Dogs
How Much Do Dog Groomers Really Make? A 2026 UK Salary Guide
How Much Do Dog Groomers Really Make in the UK? A Practical Guide The other day, Fern, my whirlwind of a Spaniel, decided the most interesting part of our Peak District walk was a bog. Not next to it, not around it, but right through the middle of it. She emerged looking less like a […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Calmest Dog Breeds for a Peaceful Home
Right, Let’s Settle In: Finding a Dog That Won’t Climb the Curtains The back door swings open and in barrels Fern, my whirlwind of a Spaniel, looking less like a dog and more like a mobile peat bog. She does a victory lap of the kitchen, spraying mud in a perfect 360-degree arc while Buster, […]
Can You Get a Dog Fixed While in Heat? A Complete Guide to Risks, Costs, and Alternatives
Can a Dog Be Spayed While She’s in Heat? The Short Answer Right then, let’s get straight to it. The kettle’s just boiled. You’ve got a spay appointment booked for your lovely girl, and Murphy’s Law being what it is, she’s decided to come into her first season. Classic. I had this exact panic with […]
Can a Vaccinated Dog Get Parvo? A Practical Guide to Breakthrough Infections
Can a Vaccinated Dog Still Catch Parvo? Let’s Have a Word. The other day, I was out on the tops above Hayfield with Fern, my whirlwind of a Spaniel. We bumped into a chap with a brand new, ridiculously fluffy puppy. He was absolutely beside himself with worry, asking me, “I’ve had him jabbed, but […]
Can an Adult Dog Eat Puppy Food? The Risks, the Reasons, and the Rare Exceptions
Can an Adult Dog Eat Puppy Food? The Short Answer Right, let’s get this sorted before the kettle’s boiled. The long and short of it is: no, an adult dog shouldn’t regularly eat puppy food. A sneaky mouthful nicked from the pup’s bowl won’t do any lasting harm, but making it a regular meal can […]
Can Dog Urine Make You Sick? A Practical Guide to the Risks
That Lingering Puddle: More Than Just a Nuisance? The other evening, I was settling down with a brew, feet up by the fire. Fern, my high-octane Spaniel, was dreaming of chasing squirrels, and Margo the cat had claimed her usual spot on the warmest radiator. All was calm. Then I caught it – that faint, […]
Can Your Dog Be Allergic to Your Cat? A Complete Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Cat Did It? Unmasking Canine Allergies in a Multi-Pet Home The other evening, I was enjoying a rare moment of peace. Fire crackling, a decent brew in hand. Buster, my food-obsessed Lab, was snoring with the sort of dedication only a Labrador can muster. Suddenly, he let out a great big sneeze, followed by […]
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, […]
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 […]
A Veterinarian’s Guide to the Best Dog Foods for Sensitive Stomachs
Decoding Your Dog’s Digestive Distress: Signs and Potential Causes of a Sensitive Stomach It was a Tuesday. The sort of damp, grey Peak District day where the fog sits on the hills like a wet blanket. Inside, the only sound was the crackle of the fire and a low, ominous gurgle coming from Buster, my […]