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10 Dangerous Foods Your Dog Should Never Eat

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  When working at the kitchen counter preparing a meal for the day, those who have dogs will be familiar with having a shadow. They sit there with their puppy dog eyes, just waiting and watching for something to drop their way. Most of us can’t help but throw them a bit of whatever we are cooking at the time. Although our dogs might look like they want what we have more than anything, it doesn’t mean that they should get it. Our digestive systems work differently from theirs. We, humans, enjoy many things that we can’t digest or that are toxic for them. When you have a dog and know that there is a chance that you will share some of your food with them, it is essential to understand what they should and shouldn’t eat. In this article, we go over the most common human foods that your dog shouldn’t eat and why it is dangerous for them. Dangerous Foods That Your Dog Shouldn’t Eat Dogs are animals that don’t need much more than meat in their diet. They can glean some beneficial nutrient...

Do I Need An Outdoor Cat Shelter?

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  Even though it seems like we haven’t really had much of one, summer is drawing to a close. If, like me, you’re not looking forward to the winter ahead, spare a thought for your cats! For many cat owners, letting their feline friends come and go from the house isn’t possible so how important is it to have an outdoor cat shelter? While it’s definitely worth looking at installing a cat flap ( Microchip cat flaps  help to solve a lot of issues that regular flaps have), we understand that some cats will have to stay outside for extended periods of time. Outdoor cat kennels will provide your pet with shelter when the weather takes a turn for the worse. We will give you more of an idea of the benefits of an outdoor cat shelter along with the features of our range of Mr Snugs Outdoor Cat Kennels. They will be sure to prepare you and your cat for the winter months ahead.  Benefits of an outdoor cat shelter Provides shelter from wet and cold weather Provides shelter from the sun ...

The Best Outdoor Dog Kennels

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  If your dog's kennel is starting to look a little bit weathered and worn, it might be time to treat your beloved pooch to a warm new cosy shelter outside your home. Perfect for winter and summer, we stock a fantastic selection of wooden and plastic dog kennels that will provide your dog with the ideal place to relax and shelter itself from the elements.   Goodspeed Flat Pack Shiplap Dog Kennel The Goodspeed Flat Pack Shiplap Dog Kennel is a traditionally styled dog house that is perfect for positioning in your garden or backyard. The kennel is flat-packed for easy transportation and tidy storage, designed with shiplap boarding to keep the rain and cold wind at bay. The apex roof will offer ample room for your dog to stand and manoeuvre inside, making it feel spacious and non-restrictive for the time they need to spend outdoors.   Rosewood Weather Tuff Kennel Apex   This modern dog kennel is constructed from a wood and plastic composite, which has come from recycled...

How To Tell If Your Dog Is At A Healthy Weight

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  For dogs to lead an active, healthy life it is important for them to maintain healthy body weight, and as a dog owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that they do so. The most important factors to consider when it comes to your pet's weight are the intensity with which it exercises, how often it gets to do so, and, of course, its daily food intake. The results of an in-depth study carried out by Purina Pet Food and professional animal nutritionists in 2002 showed that by eating a properly regulated diet, dogs can live almost two years longer; which is quite a difference considering that the average lifespan of a dog is between ten and thirteen years. There are clear benefits to maintaining your dog's weight at a healthy level, but how do you know if your dog is at the correct weight? If you are concerned your dog is underweight or overweight, you can get an accurate answer to this question by visiting a vet or pet nutritionist, but there are a few simple ways of finding ...

Why Are Dogs’ Noses Wet? (Vet Answer)

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  The first bit of any dog you’re likely to encounter is its nose since all dogs will always introduce themselves and investigate their nose first! The nose is a vital sensory organ for dogs, providing incredible amounts of information about their surroundings – especially (but not only) the smells! We often take noses for granted but dogs’ noses grant them serious superpowers and there’s a lot going on in there. From our perspective (commonly when that nose gets shoved in your face!), most dogs have cold and wet noses, but why is this the case? Read on for more information! What Is a Normal Nose for a Dog? Most dog noses are wet and cold, most of the time. However, just like dogs in general, they do vary a lot from individual to individual, and from time to time. An old saying advised us that a wet nose is healthy, and a dry nose means the dog is poorly. This is not true and all you need to know is what is normal for your dog. Some dogs naturally have wet noses, while some natural...