It is November and we are either in lockdown or heavily restricted due to the Pandemic. I don’t know about your region, but I saw Christmas decorations go up in our local barbers a few weeks ago and there are signs of lights and tinsel all over the county. And why not? Cheer, whether its …
Introducing Pippin, he is gorgeous and such a lovely lad. I met Pippin socially in the summer and had a lovely conversation with his owner about her journey from kibble to something more. So much so, I asked her if she would write her story, to help inspire others into a world of where to …
Christmas is coming and, whether you celebrate it or not, it is the perfect time to put a dehydrator on your list for under the tree or the Boxing Day sales shopping list. They are so easy to use and you will get your return on investment in no time. The investment need not be …
According to figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), over 60% of vets say obesity is the biggest health and welfare concern for UK pets. Reported recently in The Times, the worrying part is that an increasing number of pet insurance companies are now rejecting claims for sick animals if they are found to …
Vegetables have been part of the food bowl changes that I made to help improve my dog’s digestive system. It is an interesting topic for me and, these days, I don’t just add veggies for nutritional reasons. It has been one of the best changes I made to help him loose weight and help him …
Did you know Beagles are known as being one of the most vocal dog breeds? In fact Beagle means “Loudmouth” in French! Beagles have a real quality of persistence and the ability of working things out for themselves. As a working dog, they are right up there with the best. They have about 220 million …
It doesn’t matter what I eat, it can be anything, and my immediate thoughts turn to, “would a dog benefit from this” or “would my dog like that”. But when the juice recipe this morning called for Spirulina, I stuck my tongue out and did a little “yuck” sound. Not even I wanted to eat …
You don’t always have to buy expensive pre-packaged treats to reward your dog and there are a plethora of ideas on the internet and in social media on how to make snack time a healthy time. It can take all the seasons to figure out taste buds, something I wish I had done from a …
I much prefer to write about fresh healthy ingredients that have amazing benefits for our faithful friends however, sometimes, expanding on what we know in the world of toxicity can be helpful. Every dog owner knows this word, we know it is in chewing gum and we know it is in some peanut butters. We …
When my mum’s next-door neighbour rescued her gorgeous Dachshund not so long back, we talked calorie-controlled diets, since he was enjoying his training treats just a little bit too much! However, she is an experienced dog owner and knows, with this breed, that healthy weight is crucial. For me, I love getting to learn about …
