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Dog maintenance and safety

Tips and advice including dog theft prevention and what to do if your dog does go missing.

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Allergic skin disease in dogs – how online pet pharmacies can help

Discover how online pet pharmacies may offer a convenient solution for managing your dog's prescription medication, healthcare products, and supplements.

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Arthritis in dogs – how online pet pharmacies can help

Find out how online pet pharmacies could help to provide your dog's prescription medication and supplements for arthritis.

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Dangers to protect your dog from this summer

Explore some seasonal claims from last year, and discover ways to help your dog stay healthy this summer!

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Heatwave advice for dog owners

Here are our top 10 tips for keeping your dog safe during a heatwave…

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Spring cleaning with your dog

Here are some tips to help you tackle the tidying without harming your pooch in the process.

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Dog poo – dangers and disposal etiquette

Discover the dangers of dog poo, and find out the best ways to dispose of it safely.

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Neutering and spaying dogs: what you need to know

You might be considering getting your dog spayed or neutered, here's all you need to know before you go ahead with the procedure.

Ten top tips to dog-proof your Christmas tree

Our tops tips on protecting your festive ornaments from your curious canine and keeping your dog safe this Christmas. 

Keep your pet safe in the snow

All you need to know about keeping your pet safe in the snow.

Top tips for dressing your dog up safely at Christmas

While we humans love our matching Christmas onesies or paper hats, can the same be said for our dogs? 

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Should You Brush Your Dog’s Teeth? (& How)

Should you clean your dog’s teeth at home, and what is the safest way to do it?

Top tips to help anxious dogs

Joii Pet Care have helped provide guidance about living with an anxious dog, and ways to help make life easier for you and your pooch.

Renters Reform Checklist

Here are a few steps you could take to help get a landlord to agree to keeping your pet in a rented property…

How much water should your dog drink?

Unsure of how much water your dog should be drinking each day? Check our top tips for healthy dog hydration!

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The danger of hot pavements

The dangers of hot pavements and you can help keep your dog's paws safe in the sun.

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Sand ingestion and impaction in dogs

Everything you need to know about the dangers of sand ingestion and how to prevent your dog from eating sand.

How cold is too cold for dog walks?

The vet experts at Joii have given us some guidelines on how cold is too cold for your pooch. 

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Seek the right care at the right time – when to use online vets

The experts at Joii tell us how important it is to ensure our pets get the right care at the right time. 

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How to keep your dog warm this winter

There are a few things you should do to help keep your dog healthy and warm in the winter. 

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Cycling with your dog

Bikes provide hours of fun for families, offer a form of transport and are a great way to exercise but can you take a dog with you on a bike ride? We look at if riding with your dog is safe, how to ride with your pooch and other things to consider.

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Running safety with your dog

Discover our top tips to help you go running safely with your dog!

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How to walk & exercise dogs in winter

Read our top tips for walking and exercising your dog in winter to help keep you and your pooch safe. 

What to do if a dog attacks

Dogs can snap or find themselves in a fight with another dog - while dog attacks are not too common, you need to know what to do to protect yourself and your dog.

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Ways to cut the cost of pet insurance

Practical steps you can take to help keep their pets protected while cutting the cost of your policy. 

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Pet food banks

Advice for cat and dog owners to find their local pet food bank so that they can collect or donate to those in need. 

Can dogs sense thunderstorms?

Here’s exactly how our dogs sense a storm and how you can help them through one. 

How to keep your dog safe around livestock

Here are our top tips for helping keep your dog and livestock safe while out and about. 

How to help your pet adjust to a new home

Understand what elements of moving house can cause pets stress, and what actions to take to help settle them

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How to spot early signs of illness in dogs

Learn to recognise the obvious and more subtle signs that your dog may be ill

Introducing a new dog to an existing pet

Learn the initial considerations, plus detailed instructions for successful introductions to both cats and other dogs

Dog grooming hacks

Our top tips, owner hacks and expert advice on grooming your pooch and keeping your home as fur-free as possible.

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Guide to Summer Dog Walk Safety

We all enjoy a summer dog walk, but do you know the best ways to do this in safety? Animal Friends has put together a guide to safe summer dog walks.

Reading your dog’s body language and emotions

There's nothing more frustrating than knowing your dog is trying to tell you something but not fully understanding what's wrong with them. Did you know that you can learn a lot from reading their body language?

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Pets and Families

A Guide on How a Family Pet Can Help a Child to Learn. Pets and families go hand-in-hand; a pet can make a great addition to family life.

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Tips, tricks and lists for a pet-friendly summer garden

If you're not sure what plants to use or avoid this summer then this might be the article for you. You might be inspired by the RHS Flower Show but not all plants or bulbs are pet-friendly. Here are a few to avoid and alternative flowers to use.

Keeping your pets safe in the garden this summer

It’s summer! This probably means you might be spending more time in the garden, cat and dog in tow and, of course, you want to keep them safe in it which means pet-proofing your garde.

How to Store Dog Food Properly

Whether you buy dry, tinned or raw dog food it can be a challenge to know if you are storing it properly. We go through the dos and don'ts of dog food storage.

Exercising With Your Dog

Whether you're a seasoned runner or someone that is determined to get fit, why not start exercising with your dog?

Dogs and traffic

Discussing five scenarios when your dog is at risk of an accident and how to manage dogs and traffic

Beginners guide to dog muzzles

Discover our guide to muzzles, including usage, suitability requirements, familiarisation techniques and more

A guide on dogs and babies

Handy advice for dog owners who are planning to have a baby - planning, behavoural training and introductions

Adopting & rehoming a dog

Learn about the key factors to consider, managing your expectations, and the adoption process itself

5 top tips on washing your dog

Grooming your dog can be difficult - learn how to make your bathing sessions run a little smoother

5 dog laws every dog owner should know

Check our guide to help you understand some of your key responsibilities as a dog owner

Activities for pets on a snowy day

Pets require daily exercise and entertainment, see our activity ideas to keep them busy on a snowy day

Dog leads

Choosing a dog lead might seem like a simple task, but the decision will depend on location, behaviour and versatility requirements

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Dog grooming techniques

Each breed's coat is as unique as they are - discover your dog's grooming needs depending on their breed and coat type

Dog grooming

Discover our tips on how to groom your dog and other associated personal hygiene tasks