In part one of the raw meat-based diet series, I investigated and explained a few myths associated with raw meat-based diets – including how dogs are far removed from wolves and therefore don’t need to eat a ‘natural’ or…

You may have noticed a lot of hype around paw balm recently, but what exactly is paw balm, and is it necessary for dogs? Let’s take a look……

You may have heard recently that owners of imported dogs are increasingly being asked to get blood tests done for a relatively rare infection, Brucella canis. In some cases, vet practices are reportedly saying that they…

Given the recent rises in Brucella canis in the UK, many vets are now requiring owners of imported dogs to have their dogs tested for this potentially dangerous and zoonotic bacterium. However, concerns have been raised…

There are many potential ways to find a reputable, reliable and high-quality dog groomer in your local area. In this short article we consider a few of those options; and hope to provide some guidance of where to search…

You may have heard about ear cropping in the news recently. It’s an animal welfare ‘hot topic’ at the moment and for good reason. Ear cropped dogs are becoming increasingly popular in the UK; despite the procedure being…