How to choose a joint supplement for your dog
Stiff after a rest or slow on the stairs? What to look for in a dog joint supplement: ingredients, amounts, chews or tablets, and when to start.
Runny poo in dogs: what helps, and when to call the vet
The short answer: most bouts of runny poo in dogs are short and come from a food change, scavenging or stress. Keep fresh water down, offer small plain meals, and call your vet if it lasts more tha...
Frozen Lick Mat Recipe for Fireworks Night
Most dogs love a good lick. A frozen lick mat turns that into a long, slow job that keeps them busy when the bangs start. This one takes three ingredients, five minutes and two hours in the freezer...
A Calm Christmas for Your Dog: Visitors, Noise and Travel
The short answer: keep your dog's routine as normal as you can, give them a quiet room to escape to, ask visitors to let them come over in their own time, and keep festive food well out of reach. P...
Senior Dog Restless at Night: Why It Happens and How to Help
The short answer: older dogs are usually restless at night because of stiff, achy joints, needing the toilet more often, or age related confusion that muddles day and night. A supportive bed, a lat...
Do Calming Treats Work? What's Inside and What to Look For
The short answer: calming treats can help many dogs feel more settled, especially when they're given every day alongside a good routine. They're not sedatives and they won't fix everything on their...
How to Keep Your Dog Calm on New Year's Eve
The short answer: walk and feed your dog early, give them a cosy den in the quietest room, keep the TV or music on through midnight, and stay calm and close when the fireworks peak. If your dog str...
Why Is My Dog So Itchy in Summer, and What Actually Helps
Summer scratching in UK dogs is usually grass and pollen, not fleas. A straight guide to what actually helps the itch at home, what does not, and the signs that mean it is time to see your vet.
Puppy Nutrition: What Your New Dog Actually Needs to Thrive
The first year of a puppy's life is the most nutritionally significant of their entire lifespan. Getting the foundations right — gut health, immunity, vitamins, and minerals — sets them up for a li...
Dog Skin and Coat Health: The Inside Out Guide
Groomers and shampoos can only do so much. The real secret to a healthy, gleaming coat and comfortable skin in dogs is nutritional, and it starts in the gut. Here's the complete guide to skin and c...
Does My Dog Need a Multivitamin? 7 Signs to Look For
Most dog food claims to be "complete and balanced" — but does that mean your dog is getting everything they need? These seven signs might suggest otherwise, and they're more common than you'd think.
Dog Anxiety: Signs, Causes and How to Actually Help
Anxiety in dogs is far more common than most people realise — and far more varied. From the dog who panics when left alone to the one who can't settle during a thunderstorm, canine anxiety takes ma...
