Dog maintenance and safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Every dog is legally required to wear a collar when its out and about, do you know which type of collar is best for your dog?

Do you suspect that your dog is suffering with an allergy? Use these steps to diagnose and treat the allergic reaction.

Learn how to spot the signs of an flea or worm infestation, how to treat it and protect your dog against future outbreaks

Worried that your furry friends might get their paws on your perfectly-wrapped presents this Christmas? Here are some tips to keep them safe!

Are you looking for a way to keep your pet cosy this festive season? Read our article for a few tips and tricks on how to keep your furry friend warm.

Obese pets are risk of developing health issues such as cancer and heart disease - learn how obesity in pets can be prevented and treated.

A dog's teeth are key to a healthy mouth so it’s important to look after them. Read our top tips to learn how to clean your dog's teeth.

Microchips are inexpensive, so there is no reason not to get your pets chipped. Whether you've got a kitten or puppy speak to your vet about microchipping.

Dog thieves can be deterred by good security systems. Find out what security systems are available to help keep your cat or dog safe.

If you are a victim to pet theft we have put together a guide of do's and don'ts to help you advertise your missing pet.

A guide to helping keep your dog safe whilst out on a walk and different smartphone apps that could help in case of emergency.

A rescue dog may need some special attention to settle well into your home. Here are some tips to make the process a little easier.

Every owner knows that their dog needs regular walks, but do they know why? Here's why walking a dog is so important, for you and them!

Read about what happens if a stray dog should wonder away from their home and the reasons why they might stray from their family.

Although it is widely known that the theft of cats is worse than dogs, discover why dogs theft has reportedly increased over the last few years.

Find out about heatstoke and what you can do to avoid your furry friend from suffering from it.

Guides to pet health and advice on keeping them happy, and dealing with the inevitabilities of life as a pet owner.

Just like humans dogs need suncream too! Find out what you need to know about keeping your dog safe with sunscreen.

A guide to understanding what can affect your dogs swimming abilities.

A guide to the collars, ID tags and leads that will help keep your dog safe while out and about on their daily walk.

Choosing a dog bowl seems like a simple task, but there's more to it than looks alone. Different materials have different properties - which is best?

Every dog needs a place to sleep, but did you know that there are many different types of dog bed? Use this guide to choose yours!

From dog kennel regulations to assessing facilities, we take a look at what you need to know about kennels for younger dogs.

Do you find dog walking hard in the winter months? Here are three tips for walking your four-legged friend in snowy weather safely.

Discussing the pros and cons of pooper scoopers, and the merits of each type for domestic usage versus out-and-about convenience.

We explore how you can detect if a pet is being abused and what you can do to help.

From dog kennel regulations to assessing facilities, we take a look at what you need to know about kennels for older dogs.