Shedding in dogs is definitely the downside of doggy devotion. Don’t get me wrong. I adore my Labrador – from the tip of his snack-mooching nose to the end of his ornament-smashing tail. I just wish there was a little less of him on the carpet, the furniture and my (clean) washing. It’s bad enough […]

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Cats shed hair. Sometimes they shed a lot of it. It’s an inconvenient feline fact of life. But in the great scheme of things, shedding is one of the more benign ‘hiccups’ in a purrfect relationship. Let’s face it, a few hairs on the cushions aren’t in the same league as the shredded sofa ‘scratching […]

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4 Easter celebrations for humans that can turn into Easter dangers for pets -What they are, why they’re dangerous and what to do in an emergency!

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Valentine’s Day – what it is, why it happens, and how to treat 5 common presenting signs.

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Your dog’s paw pads are, quite simply, amazing. They’re the leathery skin underneath the paw and the only part of your pooch in contact with the ground. Read on to find out why pads are the unsung heroes of every doggy adventure – from mountain rescue to zoomies. Discover six common health conditions of pads and how best to care for them

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And tips for (mere) humans on how to share their lives with them.

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Zoomies – the popular name for those sudden, tail-tucked, bum-under, ear-flapping, nose-pointing, wild-eyed, flat-out, crazy-circling chases that leave dogs happily-exhausted. And their humans either bewildered or delighted in equal measure!

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Why and when the answer is yes! And what humans can do to prevent it.

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This article takes a light-hearted look at 5 common questions about dreaming in dogs and the science behind the answers (or our best guess at them). 

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Labradors have been our workmates and loyal companions for 500 years. They originally come from Newfoundland in Canada. But they got the name ‘Labradors’ when they came to the UK in the 1800’s. To many of us, they are the ultimate ‘Man’s Best Friend’. The Labrador/ Labrador Retriever: Labradors are playful, friendly, energetic dogs who […]

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