It’s National Pet Month, so naturally we owe it to our fellow dogs to brush up on how we pronounce the names of certain breeds!  Luckily, the team at Preply have shed some light on this and provided a roundup of dog breeds that typically tend to get mispronounced, and how to correctly say the names. Dachshund (daks-hund) Yes, you’ve been pronouncing the breed of your favourite sausage…

By following these do’s and don’ts, you can ensure your dog is a happy and well-behaved guest at your wedding. With a bit of planning and preparation, you can make your special day a family-friendly affair that includes your furry best friend:  Do’s  1. Make sure your dog is up-to-date on all necessary vaccinations and is in good health before bringing them to the wedding. “It’s…

“The cheese tax, the cheese tax! You got to pay the cheese tax every time you’re cooking.” You may have heard of the incredibly catchy song that’s currently doing the rounds on TikTok, with dog owners going viral for feeding their canine companions cheese while using the audio. But while the song is catchy and the videos are totally adorable, the sudden craze has been…

Dog experts at Kennel Store are warning dog owners to keep their furry friends away from a particular Spring fruit following independent research that found a 1,300% increase in Google queries for whether currants, which are in season, are poisonous to dogs. Kennel Store have weighed in and provided the following expert comment on currants, and other Spring fruit that are toxic for dogs, and what owners can do to…

For many of us, our canine companions are a massive part of our lives and accompany us on all of our adventures. Whether you take your four-legged friend to work with you, or you’re packing the van to head on a pup-friendly staycation –  travelling with our dogs in tow is often a given.  Yet van drivers risk a fine of up to £5,000 for…

As lambing season approaches, dog owners must be more vigilant than ever before, particularly when exercising their pets on agricultural land, in the countryside and in forests. Lambing can take place anytime between November and May, but the birth rate typically peaks in March. Every year in the UK, an estimated 15000 sheep are killed by dogs. Already this year, there have been 19 reported…

How to recognise the signs of spring allergies Photo by Vien Dinh on Unsplash The amount of itching your pet may experience can range from mild to excessive, and is most common around the armpit, chest and paw areas. When left untreated, the itching can lead to your dog scratching skin until raw, increasing the risk of infection.  If you notice that your dog has been scratching or…