Does your dog need daily medication for and ongoing medical condition? Do you find it challenging to get your dog to take his pills? Today we are going to review pill treats for dogs by Rosewood. They have helped our terrier Blake to take his dietary supplements successfully and so we highly recommend them! Discovering … Read more
I wanted to blog my story about our Patterdale terrier Blake getting his diagnosis of a liver shunt. A liver shunt in dogs can be quite serious and we were of course worried when he started to display signs of this. However, if you are prepared to pay for their medical treatment and make amendments … Read more
Dogs have noses just like us. But, there are some differences between dog’s noses and human’s noses. For example, dogs can smell things much better than humans can! Also, when a dog smells something it doesn’t smell the same way that we do! Dogs noses can sometimes be dry, sometimes be wet, sometimes be hot … Read more
Have you ever tried to give your dog his tablet and he will just eat around it or spit it out. That is exactly what Blake did when I tried to give him his worming tablet! Then we discovered this amazing invention – pill pockets for dogs. What are Pill Pockets for Dogs? Pill Pockets … Read more
Hypoallergenic dogs have a low tendency to cause allergies in some people. Some dogs shed less than others and this may mean that they are hypoallergenic. The most common shedding dog is the Labrador Retriever, with the beaver-like tail giving away its species. The Problem with the term ‘Hypoallergenic dogs’ The term “hypoallergenic” is on … Read more
All dogs need flea protection and a Seresto flea collar for dogs protects them against fleas for 8 months. It’s comfortable and easy to use. Why you need a Flea Collar Fleas are parasites that can hang on to your dogs fur and suck from their blood supply. This is uncomfortable and itchy for your … Read more
Allergies are a common problem with patterdale terriers, and one that owners must keep in mind. Many allergies will cause symptoms in many different areas of the dog’s body. Most allergies will result in itchy skin, though some may just make the skin itchier than usual. It is important to keep track of what makes … Read more
I often get asked ‘Why do dogs have wet noses? The nose of a dog is wet because dogs use their noses to receive information about the world around them. In short, a wet dog nose is a healthy dog nose and is what you want to see. Why do dogs have wet noses? The … Read more
If you are a dog owner you will know how distressing and uncomfortable (if not painful) fleas and ticks can be for dogs. When left untreated they can lead to further complications including skin infections and loss of fur. And so keeping on top of flea and tick treatments is very important, particularly in the … Read more
Metacam (meloxicam) is a safe and effective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for the management of pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis in adult dogs. It can also be used to treat acute pain and inflammatory conditions including musculoskeletal disorders, intervertebral disc disease, cranial cruciate ligament disease, hip dysplasia, and dermatologic conditions. What is Metacam for … Read more