Health

Just like human children, dogs can get into all sorts of things that they shouldn’t. Snooting in leaf litter, checking out garden pests like slugs and snails or eating things that definitely are not food! Unfortunately, part of dog ownership means dealing with pesky parasites like worms. All dogs will carry worms, but keeping your … Read more

Finding a lump or bump on your dog’s body can be worrying and all sorts of things can fly through your mind. Is it cancerous? How long has that been there? Is my dog in pain? Thankfully, most Histiocytomas are harmless, and your dog will recover without any side effects. Today’s blog is all about … Read more

We all love to give our dogs a tasty treat from time to time, but it can be difficult to know what is safe. Giving treats with natural ingredients has become more popular in recent years, as has given fruit and veggies. There are plenty of foods that can be given safely in small amounts … Read more

Amongst the questions we commonly get asked by owners, what dogs can and can’t eat, is right up there. The topic is continually a source of confusion. After all, dogs and humans digest and metabolise differently. Therefore, we can’t just serve them the same grub we’re cooking for dinner. We all know dogs love a juicy … Read more

As a proud owner of a Patterdale Terrier, you will no doubt be aware that they are an excitable and energetic breed prone to getting up to mischief. Like the Jack Russell was bred for ratting, the Patterdale Terrier was bred for hunting foxes and badgers on farmland. They come from a village in the … Read more

Have you ever wondered, what’s that little claw on the inside of my dog’s leg? That’s the dewclaw – the dog equivalent of your thumb or big toe. We use these digits for grasping or walking, but dogs use their dewclaws to grip the ground when running or when trying to hold their favourite toy. … Read more

Patterdales can be smooth or rough haired. The great news about owning a Patterdale terrier is that they do not need extensive grooming like some other breeds such as the bichon frise, poodle or Lhasa Apso. Patterdale terrier grooming should only need to be weekly, even fortnightly and it will be a simple procedure due … Read more

I often get asked the question why is my dog scratching? The things is that a little bit of scratching is quite normal for a dog. However, when it is repeated scratching, that can signify that there is a n underlying problem. Top Reasons for Dog Scratching Here are the most common reasons for dogs … Read more