As the temperature drops and the cold weather starts to set in, you may wonder if your dog needs a coat during the colder months. Luckily some dogs, particularly those with thick fur or were bred for cold climates may not require a jacket whilst others may need a little extra help to stay warm.
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Top 10 Dogs for Anxiety Sufferers or those living with PTSD
Just as much as we look after our dogs, dogs also do a lot to look after us, especially regarding emotional support. Several studies have shown that pet owners have lower resting heart rates and blood pressure levels than equivalent people without pets. It has also been observed that people who own pets tend to have less intense emotional and physical reactions to events that would otherwise be more aggravating to those without pets. As well as just calming down the nerves with their joyful presence, dogs in particular encourage more active lifestyles. The need to go outside more for morning walks for instance encourages a more healthy body and mind. If you live on your own and have suffered recent trauma, then a dog’s presence can be a significant part of the road towards a relaxed and peaceful mind and body. A study has even shown that ten minutes spent stroking a dog can reduce the production of cortisol, the stress hormone. People also have been shown to feel far fewer feelings of loneliness when they have a dog.
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The daily walk is a central part of any dog’s life. It is what they need to keep active, healthy, and use up all that energy that might otherwise go towards causing havoc in the living room! It is also of course a beloved part of any dog owner’s life. You can feed off the excitement of your canine pal’s tail-wagging celebrations as they realise that it is time to head out for a wander. Then, when you are out and about, you too can enjoy the fresh air and the good company of a happy little animal friend.
Dog walking, however, is not the same process all through the year, especially if you live somewhere where the winters and summers can seem like different worlds! So that you and your dog are comfortable, happy and (most importantly) safe, there are some tips that it is worth following when it comes to winter walking with your dog. Follow these tips, and you will be able to have just as much refreshing and revitalising fun in those chillier months as you do in the spring and summer.
Pet Dental Care
From bad breath all the way up to gum disease, it is likely that your pet will experience all the same oral ailments as humans if their teeth do not remain clean. Plus, unhealthy teeth do not just sometimes need to be removed, but in fact, can lead to organ issues. Because diseases in the mouth can spread bacteria via the bloodstream, it is always important to keep your pet’s teeth clean and healthy. With a bit of practice, it is a little job that you and your pet will soon be well accustomed to. We have put together this outline of information and tips to help you look after your pet’s teeth in the best way possible!
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Warnings are currently being put out about cases of seasonal canine illness caused by orange harvest ticks. During this time of the year, the presence of these kinds of ticks, which will show up as orange in the fur, has been found to cause potentially severe illness in dogs. As it has its most probable source in harvest mites, the illness is at its peak in the September to October period. As such, experts, who have already noted cases in the west of the UK this year, have issued an orange tick warning.
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