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The Do’s and Don’ts of feeding your dog Christmas food.
By Declan O’keeffeThe festive season brings joy, laughter, and an array of delicious foods that tempt many, including our furry friends. However, while it’s easy to want to share a taste of the holidays with your dog, not all festive foods are safe for their consumption. Understanding what can be shared and what should be avoided is…
How to keep your dog away from your Christmas Tree
By Declan O’keeffeA Christmas tree adds joy and sparkle to any home, but for dog owners, it can also bring challenges. Dogs, with their natural curiosity, might see the tree as a tempting playground, risking damage to decorations and potential harm to themselves. To ensure a safe and stress-free holiday, securing your tree with gates, barriers, and…
Can Dogs Eat Seaweed?
By Declan O’keeffeDiscover if your furry friend can eat seaweed and all the benefits seaweed has. Also find out Blue Pets special approach.
Fun for ALL the family
By Dr. Katie O BrienHere at Blue Pet Co, we know how important it is to keep our dogs happy, so we have put together a few ideas on how to amuse your dog over the festive period.
Managing Dogs (and puppies) At Christmas
By The Mutty ProfessorEverybody wants Christmas to run as smoothly as possible and managing a busy household and your dog can at times be challenging.
The Do’s and Don’ts of a “furry” Merry Christmas!
By Dr. Katie O BrienChristmas can be one of the most enjoyable times of the year for both you and your furry best friend. But there are some things that may get in the way of this. So, to ensure this is a happy and healthy one, I have drafted a list of Do’s and Don’ts for the festive…
Osteoarthritis
By Dr. Katie O BrienOsteoarthritis = Degenerative joint disease Definition: The cartilage found in our pets joints may degenerate over time, leading to loss of joint movement and, in many cases, pain. Thinning and breakdown of cartilage within the joints leads to changes in the underlying bone. We then see bony outgrowths and a build-up of fluid within the…
Gum Disease / Periodontal disease
By Dr. Katie O BrienPrevention is better than cure! Definition: Periodontal disease is infection and inflammation of the tissues that surround the teeth.Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums and is the early form of periodontal disease. Cause: This is caused by bacteria in the mouth and the body’s own response to these bacteria!Plaque is a sticky colorless film of bacteria…
Working with the over-reactive dog Part 2
By The Mutty ProfessorIn part 2 I will describe the training required to help dogs be less reactive.
