The Research into Dogs and Their Preferred Music Listening to relaxing, instrumental music can do wonders to soothe the soul and calm the most active of minds. But does it work on our dogs? More and more research has been conducted in this area over the past 10 years and the conclusive answer seems to be yes. Through studies and research such as that of psychologist Deborah Wells from the [...] Continue Reading →
The first study of the Canine Lifetime Health Project is The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study, which will involve 3000 Golden Retriever dogs will be the longest and largest study of its kind to take place. The study will last for the duration of the dogs lives (study leaders envisage this to be approx 10-14 years) and will look at the dogs’ environment, diet and genetics as factors that may cause [...] Continue Reading →
An age old question amongst us dog owners is should we put our beloved pets under the knife? As with everything, there are pros and cons to this question and this article will look at both sides of the coin. For those who don’t know the in’s and out’s of spaying and neutering, to spay a dog refers to removing the reproductive organs of a female dog and neutering is [...] Continue Reading →
There are some insurances in life that you have to take out by law, such as insurance for your car and others that are considered a necessity such as home insurance to protect your contents or travel insurance to protect your money and luggage when you go abroad; after all you never know what is going to happen. However, according to a recent survey by Ageas, only 12% of people [...] Continue Reading →
Save 10% off orders over $85 at the National Pet Pharmacy! Use code SAVE1085. No expiration date. We all know that there are hundreds of situations and issues that can cause us stress and nervousness, but we seldom think about our dogs in the same way. Household pets and especially dogs can be sensitive to all kinds of situations that can cause them stress and as they are unable to [...] Continue Reading →
There are many hazardous when walking a dog that can result in sore or wounded feet and pads. This is even more appropriate for working and agility dogs. Dog walks in towns, cities and the countryside can present many hazards for dogs’ feet. These can include hot pavements in the summer months, broken glass, grit salt in the winter months and sharp rocks or uneven ground. Dogs that pull excessively [...] Continue Reading →
We count our dogs as part of the family; to some people their dogs are as close to them as children are. Sometimes however, we treat them so much like people that we can make them sick, there is a point where we as humans must realise that our dogs can be loved to death and we must therefore, think about their health first. Treats are okay for occasionally rewarding [...] Continue Reading →
