Well Being

Tips to keep your dog happy and safe in the cold weather - Skye and Beith are loving their frolic in the snow, but there are precautions that should be taken to ensure the comfort and safety of your dog during the cold weather.

Bonfire night can be a very scary time for pets, particularly the noise sensitive breeds such as Border Collies. It is now fashionable to have firework displays at any time of year bringing untold misery for your pets, particularly around November 5th. The following tips may help to reduce the ...

Although we frequently use the term ‘rescue’ when referring to our organisation there is a good reason why, after much deliberation, it was not included in our title. There is a popular misconception that most of the dogs that come into our care are neglected, unloved, unwanted or abused in ...

how many of us realise the harm that some of our garden plants can do to our dogs?

Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don’t have a pet, please pass this to those who do. Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by garden supply stores, contains an ingredient called ‘Theobromine’. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it ...

Another hazard to your dog may be lurking in his favourite swimming spot. Blue green algae can thrive in stagnant ponds after a spell of warm, dry & calm weather and can prove fatal to your dog. Pets can die after ingesting only a small amount of the toxin. We ...

Now is the season when there is an increased risk of problems to your pet associated with grass seeds. This can also prove to be expensive in veterinary bills, and it is wise to be on the alert for signs of distress in your dog.