Dog Care and Advice

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Why it's important to teach your dog to sit
The sit is one of the useful commands for your dog to learn, as Carolyn Menteith explains…
Teach your dog
How to care for your dog after a vet visit
The vet has told you to collect your dog from the surgery, the anaesthetic is wearing off, so now what? Trainer Tony…
Care for your dog
8 ways to mentally stimulate your dog
Does your dog have boundless energy? Is he still raring to go even after a long walk? Then maybe it’s time to rethink…
Walking your dog
How to find the best day-care for your dog
So how do you go about finding the best day-care for your pet? Carolyn Menteith advises…
Care for your dog
What is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in dogs?
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, or EPI, is a condition where the body fails to produce enough digestive enzymes in…
Your dog's health
What are the pros and cons of neutering?
It’s one of the dog owner’s biggest decisions, to neuter or not? Vet Vicky Payne reflects on the pro and cons of the…
Your dog's health
How to help your dog enjoy Christmas
With so much to do during the festive period, make sure your dog has plenty of Christmas cheer...
Walking your dog
What is sudden onset blindness?
Sudden onset blindness is a condition which causes your dog to lose his sight in a relatively short period of time —…
Your dog's health
How to protect your dog against theft
With dog theft showing no signs of abating, Joanne Bednall investigates this worrying trend, and how we can keep our…
Care for your dog