Why does my dog get anxious during a thunderstorm? “A lot of dogs are afraid of loud noises, especially unpredictable ones such as thunder or fireworks, which causes them fear, stress and anxiety, and as a owner, it can be distressing to watch them suffer every time the weather turns stormy. “Without having been habituated to loud and unpredictable noises during the unique developmental period…

It’s that time of year again when you need to take your furry friend for a marathon (26 miles) or ultra-marathon (50 miles) walk to raise vital funds for St Mungo’s, the leading homeless charity, throughout August.  The Take the Lead 2023 event can be done by p’awsome two and four-legged fundraisers at their own pace, in their local area and during their own time.  The event has grown quickly since it was introduced during the pandemic, from 132 dog…

Survey lets cat out of the bag around UK pet ownership misconceptions Research from Bella & Duke challenges gender stereotypes that cats are for women and big dogs are more masculine Leading pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke are on a mission to debunk common misconceptions around pet ownership, nutrition and pet food labelling as well as breed cliches. The company conducted UK wide…

With summer holidays fast approaching, most of us would rather spend time outdoors and go on adventures with our pets. However, there are a few precautions all pet owners should take to make sure every outing is as safe as paw-sible. Research conducted by leading vet charity, PDSA, found that 80% of owners don’t own a pet first aid kit and nine out of ten owners…

Signs your senior dog has heat exhaustion Senior dogs can often be victims of heat exhaustion, even in the shade with no exercise, and sadly signs can often go unnoticed until it’s too late. Therefore, learning to quickly identify the following flags that something might be wrong will help you to manage your senior dogs temperature during the summer months, and take action before any…

Do dogs get hay fever? What to look for and how to treat it Every summer, there’s the inevitable rise in the pollen count – and a similar rise in dog hay fever. Hay fever in dogs does indeed exist – but not in the same way it does in humans. While both are caused by an allergy to pollen, the dogs experience hay fever…

The UK is set to have some of the hottest temperatures of the year so far over the coming days, with some areas of the country predicted to experience highs of 30c. But while for us humans, basking in the sunshine is often enjoyable, we can quickly forget that the heat can be much harder to bear for our dogs, so it’s important to consider…