Pet & Cat Abduction
A criminal offense from August 2024 in England and Northern Ireland after legislation received Royal Assent May 2024. (Pet Abduction Act 2024).
Great Snack Options
Apples – are a great fruit that can help your dog’s allergy symptoms, like itching, and naturally freshens your dogs breath. Remove the seeds but keep the skin of the apple because that’s where the superpowers are according to vets.
Cucumber – a great option for a hydrating low calorie snack. Supports skin, coat and digestion due to antioxidants and fiber content.
Banana – helps ease digestive issues. High potassium content aids in supporting bone, heart, nerve, and healthy blood pressure. Also supports skin and coat health.
Mango – Helps support a healthy immune system due to the vitamin C content. High in density fiber. Rich in magnesium, potassium, and iron. Avoid feeding the pit, only the fruit.
Blackberries – Contains antioxidants anthocyanins which protects against cell damage. Anti-inflammatory properties. Blackberries vitamin C content also supports healthy eyes. * Some dog owners have reported it has a calming affect due to the antioxidants. Take advantage of this seasonal & free fruit !
Blueberries – Contain antioxidants to fight cell damage. They are low in calories, help to support eye health, and digestion. The antioxidant and phyonutrients also aid in supporting the brain and cognitive health. These are one of the most nutrient dense fruits 💕
Watermelon – On warm days, you could try your dog with a slice of watermelon, it’s rich in moisture & electrolytes. Avoid feeding the rind or seeds.
Note: introduce to your young dog as fun rewards in moderation, not to form part of the main diet ✅
So important to let your dog sniff on a walk
- Dogs ‘see’ the world through their nose
- Scent sniffing walks lets your dog absorb and process information
- It’s mentally and physically enriching your dogs life
- It decreases your dogs heart rate & stress levels, creating more happy hormones
- It can help to imporve your dogs behaviour
- It’s their walk
Barking
BARKING: is a natural behaviour for a dog and with some breeds this is instinct. If you dog is excessively barking, we should first understand why your dog is barking, we should not stop our dog from barking but we can manage how and when to use their bark
Digging
DIGGING: is a natural behaviour for all dogs, often dogs dig for fun, they are bored, frustrated, can be in pain
Puppy Teeth
Puppies have 28 baby teeth, these are known as ‘milk teeth’, and sharp like needles. Puppies baby teeth start to fall out from 16 weeks up until they are around 5/6 months of age. Baby teeth are replaced with ’48 adult teeth’. Puppies become bitey when they are hungry, tired or when they are over stimulated (excited). Why not try giving your puppy a Himalayan YAK dog chew, a natural product made from 100% Yak cow milk.