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Child Safety Week: keeping children safe around dogs

Child Safety Week: keeping children safe around dogs

With Child Safety Week beginning on Monday 5 June, Battersea is offering advice to parents on how to keep their children safe around dogs...
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Outdoor dog specialists share their top three tips for running with your dog

Outdoor dog specialists share their top three tips for running with your dog

For Global Running Day (Wednesday 7th June), the outdoor dog specialists at Ruffwear have provided their top tips for running with your dog, as well as a running training plan that you can follow to learn how to run with your trail-blazing companion.
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Beware of the BBQ: hidden pet hazards

Beware of the BBQ: hidden pet hazards

With the summer fast approaching and the hot weather making a welcome return, many households across the country will be firing up the barbecue to enjoy some al fresco dining.But barbecues can pose many hazards for our beloved pets and it's important we're aware of the risks...
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Four tips to keep your dog cool and comfortable in the heat

Four tips to keep your dog cool and comfortable in the heat

The UK is set to be hit with a heatwave this weekend, with temperatures to reach up to 25 degrees. This type of heat can mean we have to take extra care of our canine companions, and the dog experts at Ruffwear have revealed four unique tips that you may not know to help keep your best friend cool and comfortable.
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Outdoor adventures: all you need

Outdoor adventures: all you need

Spring is here, Summer is on the way, and it's the perfect time for outdoor adventures with our dogs after a long winter! But what should we bring on these adventures? When it comes to outdoor gear for your dog, there are several essentials you'll want to bring with you...
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Urban allergies affecting dogs, the signs, and how to help

Urban allergies affecting dogs, the signs, and how to help

Dangers to dogs in the great outdoors vary by city and country. A little-known fact is that pups (and their owners) are exposed to a host of allergens unique to urban spaces every day.
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Signs your dog is a fussy eater - and how to fix it.

Signs your dog is a fussy eater - and how to fix it.

Not liking the food isn’t the only cause of fussy eating in dogs, and Barking Heads' vet Dr Scott Miller shares how to help your fussy pet love food again.
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Seven expert tips for cleaning your dog’s outdoor gear

Seven expert tips for cleaning your dog’s outdoor gear

From mud-caked harnesses to strange smells from your dog’s gear, the dog adventure specialists at Ruffwear share their expert tips on cleaning your dog's dirty gear to help keep things fresh and preserved for all of the exploring ahead.
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Can dogs eat bananas, strawberries, apples and tomatoes?

Can dogs eat bananas, strawberries, apples and tomatoes?

Can dogs eat bananas, strawberries, apples and tomatoes? Generally, yes - but there are a few things to keep in mind...
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Including your furry best friend in your wedding: the dos and don'ts

Including your furry best friend in your wedding: the dos and don'ts

Dog Behaviourist Dr Emma Scales-Theobald, PhD, shares the dos and don'ts of including your dog in your wedding, from making sure your dog is properly trained and socialised to creating a comfortable and safe space for them during the event.
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Eight tips for road-tripping with your dog this Spring

Eight tips for road-tripping with your dog this Spring

The weather is getting warmer and plenty of bank holidays are upon us, including Easter this weekend. It’s high time to hit the road, and the dog adventure specialists at Ruffwear have provided their top eight tips for road-tripping with your dog...
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Don’t egg-nore Easter hazards, warn pet experts

Don’t egg-nore Easter hazards, warn pet experts

Easter is a time for indulgence – but not for our furry friends. Many of the seasonal treats we love are dangerous to cats and dogs, and being aware of them could save you an expensive – and avoidable – trip to the vet.
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