What do your pets really need?

Summer is here – barbecues are sizzling and picnics are in full swing. It’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors but it’s also crucial to keep your dog safe in the heat. It’s good that people are no

FEATURE GINEVRA BENEDETTI As much as we love ...

One of my favourite jobs is health checks on litters of puppies before they go to their new homes. Both breeders and buyers find it useful for any problems to have been identified in advance of the pu

Q I’m so concerned about my Labrador getting arthritis. Our previous Lab had it and spent the last couple of years of his life taking medication; I think he also experienced a lot of discomfort. Our c

Why does training slip? Why do the behaviours we thought were good become intermittent and then they fade into a distant memory? This can happen for a number of reasons – the technique we thought we h

Q How much does it cost to keep a dog? I’ve said yes to my kids but now I’m worried! AIt’s very difficult to put a figure on this as costs can vary widely. However, a study for specialist pet insuranc