Dog scissors are designed for safe cutting of a dog’s hair and other body parts. Dog scissors enable trimming down a dog’s fur without causing it so much stress as compared to when you use normal scissors on your dog. Dog grooming requires skills and patience in addition to the right dog grooming tools. In … Read more
The Patterdale collie cross was initially bred in Scotland as a working dog, herding sheep and driving cattle. Today, this hybrid breed has been adapted for different uses, such as show-dog competitions. A Patterdale Collie is a breed of dog that are capable of hunting, carrying loads and guarding, as well as being good companions; … Read more
More than 250,000 dogs are in animal shelters across the nation and millions of families search for a new pet each year. Dogs from animal shelters represent an enormous pool of potential companions — and adopters have plenty of options when they visit their local shelter. Yet there is an increasing problem with backyard breeders … 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
How to teach a dog to sit is an essential part of training and a good thing for him to learn. Some dogs do not know they are supposed to sit and instead remain in the standing position. It can be cute when your puppy does this but also you may want your adult … 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
In the UK, we can experience extreme weather conditions – from summer heatwaves to winter frost. The weather here is very variable. I will admit that I absolutely hate the cold and always wear a warm jacket in the winter. But what about the dog?!?! We actually have a couple of warm dog coats that … 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