Dog Blog

Launched just six years ago, StreetVet has a simple mission: to deliver free essential veterinary care and services to the pets of people experiencing homelessness and to protect the human-animal bond, keeping pets and their owners together wherever possible.

Do you talk to your pets? I know we do. Of course, they understand some words we use regularly such as, walk, treat, and sit, but how much do they really understand?

Until recently there was very little research into language skills of domestic pets but it looks pretty clear that we haven't been talking to ourselves. Read more.

Save Our Spaniels (SOS) started from humble beginnings in 2015 with one poor emaciated, flea ridden cocker in Spain called Snoop. Laura Hurt and another like minded person, at different parts of the country, had a meeting of minds and desperately wanted to help other Spanish spaniels abandoned on the streets or dumped in the kill stations (perreras) across Spain.

Dog can and do survive. Between 96-97% of dogs will make a full recovery
from an adder bite. This will usually take up to 5 days with the right
treatment. These simple steps will give them a better chance. Read more.

If you're contemplating travelling abroad with your dog, there are clearly lots of things to consider. 

It is worth doing your homework on the country you plan to visit. How dog friendly will it be? Will you be expected to muzzle your dog when out and about? Are there local Vets close by? Is the climate suitable?

This time of year has the potential to be fun filled for our pets, with trips to the beach for some and longer days to enjoy summer walks. The season can present certain hazards, from overheating, to bites and stings and toxic stagnant water.

Discover how to create a backyard oasis for your furry pal by following these tips and tricks. From selecting the rightplants and landscaping materials to keeping away pests and predators, we'll guide you in designing a safe and enjoyablegarden for your pup.

A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice, and will be implanted under the skin in a simple procedure. Your dog’s microchip must be fitted by a trained professional, for example a vet. Microchipping your pet only takes a few minutes, but it lasts a lifetime and is an effective, safe and simple way to make it possible to reunite you with your pet if they are lost or stolen.

 

The key to keeping any dog fit and healthy is to feed it a balanced and nutritious diet.  A good diet should consist of the correct balance of Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins which are then broken down by the body into micro nutrients to furniture all living cells with their nutrition to function and survive.

“We will protect, celebrate & rehabilitate both serving and retired police dogs from across the United Kingdom.”

Dental hygiene is essential for all pets, but it is especially important for dogs. Not only does good dental care help keep your pup’s breath smelling fresh, but it also helps prevent more serious health problems

The kindness of strangers has inspired the owner of a disabled dog to help other pet owners in a similar situation.

Rachel Wettner's dog Winston, a nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was diagnosed with a tumour - making it impossible for him to walk without the help of a wheelchair.