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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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.