Adapting your senior dog’s home environment and routine is important to ensure their comfort and wellbeing. Jamie recommends implementing these 6 changes and lifehacks to help make life easier for them. Avoid any impactful exercise such as jumping and ball catching. Add non-slip rugs to laminate/tiled floors to prevent slips....Read More
How to help older dogs stay healthy?
To help older dogs stay healthy, keep an eye on your dog’s weight, as senior dogs move slower and use up less energy, making it easy for the pounds to pile on. Obesity is a hazard for dogs of all ages, but it’s particularly harmful for senior dogs – largely...Read More
What food is best for senior dogs?
Senior dogs are like humans in lots of ways, they like longer naps, might move a bit slower, and their nutritional needs change over time. As your dog ages, their sense of taste and smell becomes less strong, so it’s important to give them highly palatable food. This might include...Read More
When to know to put senior dog down?
Some of the common reasons to put your dog down include advanced age, terminal illness, intractable pain etc. There are some situations when putting a dog down is the only solution – and most of these reasons include when your dog is: Critically injured and won’t be able to survive,...Read More
What not to do with an aging dog?
Be careful with extra snacks and scraps. Try to avoid moving the furniture in your house or leaving objects in their way. Your dog may begin to bark more often, this can be because something is troubling them, or because they are going deaf. It is important to respect your...Read More
Why does my old dog feel bony?
Your old dog may feel bony because they are losing weight due to their aging process naturally resulting in them slimming down. But why is your old dog losing weight, the possible reasons for weight loss in senior dogs fall into two categories either your pup has an underlying condition...Read More
Why do dogs need summer haircuts?
Cutting or shaving your pet’s fur can actually compromise your furry friend’s ability to remain cool. Your Pet’s Coat Provides Built-In Climate Control. Their coats actually provide a built-in heating and cooling system. During the winter, your dog or cat’s fur offers warmth when it lays flat against the body....Read More
What medicine can I give my dog for seasonal allergies?
For dogs that have seasonal or environmental allergies, prescribing allergy tablets like antihistamines or steroids can be the best course of action. Allergy treatments can be a long-term solution, so buying your prescription through us will help make your pet's medical needs more affordable. We also have wipes, balms, shampoos...Read More
What are the four stages of a dog season?
The canine estrus cycle has four stages:
Proestrus: The beginning of heat lasts between 7 and 10 days.
During this time, the vulva begins to swell and your dog begins to bleed.
She will start attracting male dogs, but she isn’t ready to mate yet.
Estrus: This is the mating...Read More
Is being in season painful for dogs?
Being in heat can make dogs nervous and fidgety, but while they’re bleeding they’re not in pain and won’t experience menstrual cramps the same way humans can. If you think the heat cycle is causing your dog pain, take them to the vet. Female dogs in heat can be hormonal...Read More
What to look out for when buying puppies?
Always make sure you see mum and her pups together, and never buy a puppy if you have doubts about the breeder or situation - buying the puppy will only fund their illegal operation. Be sure to follow our tips for spotting adverts from bad breeders. Check out our top...Read More
What is the very best joint supplement for dogs?
Our range of joint aid for dogs includes brands that are trusted by vets, so you can be sure your dog is getting the best supplement. Whether you are just giving an active dog extra support, or giving an older dog relief from their arthritis, we have a supplement that...Read More
Is there an alternative to YuMOVE for dogs?
VetUK Joint Supplement Tablets are a complementary supplement for dogs and cats to support their normal joint function and mobility. Joint Aid for Dogs is a painless, economical aid for maintaining healthy joints in all dogs. Joint pain and uneasy movement is a common problem in many dogs, especially senior...Read More
Do vets recommend joint supplements?
Our joint care tablets for dogs have been developed by veterinary professionals using ingredients that fight inflammation in the tissues that surround the joints in dogs’ hips, legs and paws. At just 0.20p per tablet, they’re also a very affordable solution compared to some tablets that vets may recommend. This...Read More
Is Dasuquin or Cosequin better?
Most veterinarians may recommend Dasuquin for dogs because the additional ingredient of ASUs provides the most support. The addition of MSM is also a plus, as it provides the anti-inflammatory effect for conditions such as arthritis. Cosequin supplements are approximately 20% less expensive than Dasuquin. Dasuquin offers additional ingredients not...Read More