When is it ok To Crate or cage your Dog or is it never ok to cage your dog. This question has been put to me several times since my recent post about adoption of an adult dog, so I thought it time to write a blog post on this very subject “Do I Or Don’t I Crate My Dog?” That is the question.

Short Answer

Without appearing to sit on the fence. Yes and No. Sometimes it is, and often it is most definitely not ok to cage your dog. Let me show you! Continue reading “Do I Or Don’t I Crate My Dog – Is it Really Cruel to Use A Cage?”

Recently I have noticed Dolly  has become increasingly deaf. I understood it to be as a result of strong antibiotics which were required after a recent operation. Her deafness has become so debilitating I wondered the possibility of “Hearing Aids For Dogs” Continue reading “Hearing Aids For Dogs – Deaf Dog Collars”

 

My friend has recently introduced s new pet to her family. All concerned were excited but also nervous, had many questions and could’nt see beyond the first week. Continue reading “Adopting A Rescue Dog First 7 Days”

It’s a Bit Smelly round here

I am sitting in my lounge minding my own business when this dreadful putrid smell comes up to greet my nostrils. Tammy (my mother’s dog) has let rip and it’s vile. Which led me to asking Why Does My Dog Keep Farting. In fact why do dogs (in general) seem to have such awful smelling farts

Continue reading “Why Does My Dog Keep Farting? & What Can Be Done”

 

How can it be possible to exercise with the Dog?

Actually easier than you may think and if you have a dog that is a little on the chubby side (like Dolly, my Westie) and if you also have a body which requires more than just a diet overhaul, then why not incorporate exercise for the both of you, it is often lots of fun and a good use of time as this is often in short supply.

I have been doing some research on what I can do with a somewhat sedantry dog and an even more sedentary (me)

Top 8 Ideas.

Continue reading “Exercising With The Dog – 8 Good Ideas & A Gadget”

& The Indicators our Dog gives us When it’s Time to Say Goodbye

You have just been given the heartbreaking diagnosis, your beloved much loved Dog is very seriously ill, it’s now a period of waiting. What do you do? You have seen The Super Vet save countless lives when all other Vets  had all but given up, so why can’t ours be saved?

I have Just Been told My lovely Dog has Liver Failure

 

This was the heartbreaking email I read recently from a friend. Continue reading “What to Do when your Dog is Dying – The Signs”