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Behaviour & Training

Why Do Dogs Sleep On Their Backs?

Dogs sleeping on their backs is usually indicates that they feel safe and comfortable in their surroundings as they slip off into dreamland.

19 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Behaviour & Training

Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys?

One squeeze of their favourite toy and your dog is front and centre, ears pricked and ready to go. But, what is it about squeaky toys that sends dogs crazy?

19 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Health

Can Dogs Get Chicken Pox?

It is incredibly unlikely that dogs would get chicken pox. The virus is adapted to infect humans, and it has limited potential to infect other species.

13 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Health

Can Dogs Get Lyme Disease?

Yes, dogs can get Lyme disease from ticks. It is curable but you should seek help from a vet as soon as you suspect that your dog may have Lyme disease.

13 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Health

Can Dogs Get Pregnant When Not In Heat?

No, dogs cannot become pregnant when not in heat. The heat cycle is the only period during which a female dog becomes fertile and can conceive offspring.

13 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Health

Can Dogs Get Bird Flu?

Yes, dogs can get bird flu. There are things you can do to minimise their risk of contracting it. If you suspect that they've become infected, consult your vet.

12 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Nutrition

Can Dogs Eat Sweetcorn?

Yes, dogs can eat sweetcorn. It is best fed in fresh or frozen form. Dogs should not eat the corn cob as this can pose a serious choking hazard.

12 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Health

Can Dogs Get Norovirus?

Yes, dogs can get norovirus. However, it's extremely rare for transmission to happen from humans to dogs, and vice versa.

12 Sept 2023 • 1m read

Behaviour & Training

Why Do Dogs Bury Things?

You've given your dog a treat but instead of eating it, they've buried it down the sofa, why? This is an instinctual behaviour in dogs that is perfectly normal.

12 Sept 2023 • 1m read