Winter Walking – Yes or No?

Winter walks.  Yes or No? Walking in Winter may not be suitable for your dog.  Read on to see what you can do to support your dog in the coldest season.   Brrrrrr!  We’ve had a cold snap!  It may be tempting to just snuggle on the couch with a book, blanket and doggy,...

Subtle signs of pain to look for in your dog.

How would I know if my dog is painful?  Some signs of pain in dogs are obvious – lameness, wounds and vocalisation, but was are some of the harder to spot signs?  Read on….   Like some humans, there are dogs that are very stoic.  It can be hard to spot...

Canine Enrichment – what is it and why is it important?

Canine enrichment is all the rage, but is it all that it is cracked up to be?     Like so many popular focuses and activities, not all canine enrichment activities are created equal.      In short, yes, canine mental enrichment is an essential part of every...

Managing Stifle Instability In Your Dog

How would I know if my dog has stifle instability?    Well, let’s look at what is a normal stifle in a dog.     The term stifle is another name for knee joint for dogs.  In simple terms, this joint is where the femur (thigh bone) meets the tibia &...