August 10, 2024

A balanced nutrient rich diet plays a vital role in keeping your pet healthy. So, if feeding kibble to your dog, mixing dry dog food with human grade wet or raw food is one way to improve their gut health and overall wellbeing. Benefits of mixing dry dog food with wet or raw food Boosting your dog's kibble with wet or raw food will increase...

Anxiety in dogs and cats is an increasingly common problem that both Veterinarians and animal behaviourists are treating these days, and can significantly impact their well-being if left unaddressed. That's why understanding the signs of anxiety in dogs and cats is essential for providing them with the care and support they need. It’s been estimated that over 40% of dogs and cats are now suffering...

As a dog trainer, one of the areas I consider when treating dogs with behaviour issues, particularly anxiety and aggression, is their diet and other factors that could be impacting on their gut health. This is because we now have a much greater understanding of the gut-brain axis and how signals run both ways between the digestive and central nervous system. How poor gut health...

Any dog with medium to long hair is likely to need a trim in between professional grooms which can be a bit daunting, particularly when grooming a dog's face and paws. PETstock Groomer, Dekota Doonan shares her tips on grooming a dog's face and paws safely. Grooming around the eyes It’s important to clean and trim any hair that overhangs the eyes so that a...

Do you know what you should be looking for on the label when it comes to dog food ingredients? Most, if not all, of the regulations or standards require pet food labels to list the ingredients (with the exception of water) in descending order (by weight), much the same as our human food. What to look for in the the dog food ingredients list Assuming...

If you have a dog that loves retrieving balls and toys from the water, then make sure you check out the Rogz floating toys and balls to help provide a safer alternative to keeping your dog active and entertained. Dangers of swallowing water Many people don’t realise that swallowing too much water can be dangerous for dogs, especially if they are constantly putting their head...