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The Ultimate Veterinarian-Reviewed Guide to the Best Dog Food for Allergies
Sorting the Chaff from the Kibble: A No-Nonsense Guide to Dog Food for Allergies There’s a particular sound that can cut through the deepest sleep: the rhythmic thump-thump-thump of a dog’s leg against the floorboards at 3 AM. For a while, with Buster the Lab, I put it down to a stray flea. But when […]
Can My Dog Eat Walnuts? A Vet’s Guide to the Risks and Safe Alternatives
Can My Dog Eat Walnuts? The Long and Short of It The other week, I was enjoying a slice of coffee and walnut cake by the fire, Margo the cat purring contentedly on the radiator beside me. I put my plate down for a second to tend to the logs, and in that split second, […]
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes? A Complete Guide to Safely Feeding Your Pup
Can Dogs Eat Sweet Potatoes? The Short Answer Over a Quick Pint The other Sunday, I was in the kitchen wrestling with a mountain of veg for a roast. Buster, my food-obsessed Lab and chairman of the board, had his nose glued to my chopping board, leaving a small puddle of drool on the floor. […]
Will a Possum Attack a Dog? A Pet Owner’s Guide to Safe Encounters
Understanding Possum Behaviour: More Fainting Goat Than Ferocious Beast The other night, I was out for the last patrol of the garden with the ‘board of directors’. Fern, the spaniel, was doing her usual frantic zig-zagging, while Buster the Lab was, as ever, seeing if a biscuit had miraculously sprouted near the hydrangeas. Suddenly, Fern […]
Can Dogs Eat Peanuts? A Complete Guide to Safely Feeding Your Dog
So, Can Dogs Have Peanuts? The Short Answer Sat by the fire, paper in hand, with a small bowl of dry roasted peanuts on the side table. A classic Saturday scene. But I’m never truly alone. A gentle thump, thump, thump of a tail against the rug and the soft, heavy breathing of Buster, my […]
What Happens If a Dog Eats Onions? A Vet-Reviewed Guide to Symptoms and Treatment
The Slip of the Fork: A Kitchen Confession It’s a familiar scene in our Peak District cottage. I’m plating up a hearty shepherd’s pie, the kitchen smells divine, and the ‘board of directors’ are assuming their positions. Buster, my food-obsessed Labrador, is practically a furry tripod at my feet. Fern, the high-energy Spaniel, is doing […]
Will a Fox Attack My Cat or Small Dog? A Data-Driven Answer
Will a Fox Attack My Cat or Small Dog? A Down-to-Earth Guide The other evening, I was stood by the back door with a mug of tea, watching the rain. Fern, my high-octane Spaniel, was doing her final patrol of the garden perimeter, while Buster the Lab was trying to telepathically open the biscuit tin. […]
How Many Boiled Eggs Can Your Dog Safely Eat Per Day?
Can Dogs Eat Boiled Eggs? The Short Answer from the Peak District The smell of a boiled egg in the morning. For me, it’s the smell of a proper breakfast. For Buster, my food-obsessed Labrador, it’s the smell of opportunity. He’ll sit there, tail thumping a steady rhythm against the flagstones, eyes locked on my […]
How to Tell if Your Dog is Allergic to Chicken: A Complete Guide
What are the Telltale Signs of a Chicken Allergy in Dogs? There I was, enjoying a quiet evening with a brew, when the relentless thump-thump-thump of a leg against the floorboards started. It was Fern, my little Spaniel, scratching her ear with the kind of frantic energy she usually reserves for chasing squirrels. Her ears […]
Are Dog Ticks a Threat to Humans? A Guide to Risks, Diseases, and Prevention
Are Dog Ticks a Threat to Humans? A Guide to Risks, Diseases, and Prevention There’s a particular moment of dread that every dog owner knows. It’s that feeling when you’re giving the dog a good ruffle behind the ears after a long, muddy romp through the Peak District, and your fingers catch on a tiny, […]