By Dr Linda Simon, MVB Should I Add Other Foods To My Dog’s Meals? The average canine eats the same meal day in, day out. Most of us wouldn’t eat the same thing every day, even if it were our absolute favourite. So, while a good clam chowder followed by steak and chips, topped off […]
Are you looking for simple ways to keep your dog entertained indoors? Keeping dogs mentally stimulated indoors can be a challenge and actually finding activities to keep your dog busy can be even more exhausting. We are always told how important it is to keep our dogs entertained and mentally stimulated, but why exactly should […]
By Dr Linda Simon, MVB Feeding a New Puppy There is no doubt that bringing a new puppy home is a truly magical time. The sweet scent of their fur, the pitter-patter of their paws and those delightfully wet puppy kisses. However, it can be an event that is both exciting and daunting. One of […]
By Dr Linda Simon, MVB What exactly is tripe? As the old adage goes, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. Dogs have been eating tripe and other offal since they first roamed the Earth and it is a completely natural ingredient with tonnes of beneficial properties. While some may feel that tripe is a […]
Snuffle mats are an excellent interactive mental stimulation activity for dogs, consisting of a variety of hiding spots for your dog’s food that they then have to sniff out. Encouraging your dog to use their greatest sense – that of smell – is wonderfully satisfying and rewarding for your dog. Snuffle mats also help with […]