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A joyous dog relishing a bowl of homemade banana ice cream, a delightful and healthy treat for our furry friends.

Dogs Eating Dairy: Why only Some Dairy is Okay

My two dogs, a chihuahua cross and a border collie, quickly eat any dairy products in front of them. However, I’ve often wondered about the safety of their indulgence. Does it matter if they eat the dropped cheese from a hot dog or lick the left overs of a soft-serve ice cream? To get answers,…

· Talitha Mulder

Image of dog paws beside a plate of wholesome and nutritious food, highlighting a balanced and healthy diet for dogs.

How Do I Feed my Dog a Balanced Diet?

I have two dogs, a Border Collie puppy and a senior Chug (Chihuahua x Pug). They have different food preferences, appetites and weights. They are polar opposites in what they need nutritionally and I was very interested to know what diet I should be feeding them. So, I did some research to find…

· Talitha Mulder

A symbolic representation of pet care: A paw-shaped dry pet food held gently within human hands, reflecting the determinants of pet food purchasing decisions.

How Do Owners Choose Their Pets Food?

Nowadays, there is so much confusing information about what is good for our pets. Trends are always changing in pet care, not to mention the fluctuations of pet food suggestions based on what is popular in humans. It all becomes tricky to know how to feed our pets well. So I’ve taken a look at a…

· Talitha Mulder

Happy Labrador puppy sitting at puppy pre-school training class

Should I Send My Puppy to Puppy Preschool?

When I brought my new Border Collie puppy, I started home training early. I was keen to teach her to sit and wait and come, and she was keen to learn. She’s 14 weeks old now, but I still regularly think – should I take my puppy to a puppy training program? And would it…

· Talitha Mulder

Joyful dog enjoying outdoor living in a cosy dog house – Happy canine companion basking in the sunshine and embracing the great outdoors with a content smile

Do Dogs Belong Inside or Outside?

Recalling my childhood, our dog was always an outdoor companion, never stepping foot inside the house. Yet, during camping or family trips, our loyal dog was right there with us. Fast forward to today, my dogs enjoy a mixed lifestyle, spending time both inside and outside based on daily activities…

· Talitha Mulder