Co-operative Care

It may be because I’ve been on Instagram more than usual, keeping an eye on the American XL Bully situation.. but I have been somewhat taken aback by some of the dog handling I’ve seen on people’s reels. Often endorsed by brands the dog guardian is ‘promoting’. There was one

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Prevention

Small Steps and Stairs

Zeke hit a fear period this week, I’d been expecting it to happen. It was more noticeable than the occasional brakes he puts on when out walking. If you don’t know what this is, Blue Cross website has an explanation of the puppy adolescent phase where you can read more.

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Health

Autumn Walks

As the seasons change it’s lovely to get out into the autumn sunshine, ideally without the mud! As you consider your dog walks too, I wanted to let you know how I keep Jake and Truly safe out and about. This isn’t intended to put you off enjoying your walks,

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Health

Interesting Research

The Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass™ programme, undertook research into dog conditions most often presented to Vets. As part of this study they also looked at the impact of these conditions on the welfare of dogs. From the eight major disorders seen by Vets, the three with the highest overall

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CBD

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you know Jake and Truly both have physical conditions that affect their mobility. Jake has arthritis and Truly has a degenerative condition that increasingly affects her mobility, particularly her back legs. After chatting with our Vet and extensively researching conditions that can

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Safety

Natural

What a difference springtime makes! Walking Jake and Truly in daylight, birds singing, the smell of cut grass, no mud or wet dog smell at home, and so much more time in the day. Springtime although welcome, can also bring unwanted house guests… fleas and ticks. Vet practices promote monthly

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