Regular readers will know I love writing about pets and animals. But while our pets give us so much, there is a sad side to ownership too and losing a beloved furry friend is devastating. Two weeks ago, the Queen lost her final Corgi Willow, the last of 14 generations of the breed. Willow … [Read more...]
How ‘healthy’ high street breakfasts are as calorific as a Mars bar!
Do you grab a 'healthy' breakfast when you're on the go or your morning commute? I've done this plenty of times, but it was only when I stopped to look at the nutritional information on a Bircher Muesli pot that I realised just how sugar filled they are. For this story for the Daily Star … [Read more...]
Tried and tested – fitness trackers for dogs – Indy Best
A huge 60% of people in the UK are using an app or wearable to monitor fitness and now we’re using them for our pets too. Just like human health trackers, they monitor steps, distance covered, calories burned, sleep quality and some even have GPS tracking so if your pooch vanishes you can trace t … [Read more...]
Festivals and days out for you and your dog this summer
Forget Glastonbury - this summer there’s loads of PAWSOME festivals to chose from and you can take your four legged friend with you too. Enjoy music from chart-topping acts like Jessie J, eat streetfood and try craft beers and ciders - all with your dog by your side. I did a round up of the most d … [Read more...]
How seeing a homeless dog inspired Jade to set up StreetVet
When vet Jade Statt saw a homeless dog with a painful skin condition while on a night out with friends, she wanted to help. But away from her surgery and the medication the dog needed, she felt helpless. She decided at that moment she wanted to do care for homeless dogs, improving their health … [Read more...]
What your dog says about you
Did you know that your choice of dog says a lot about you as a person? As a terrier crossbreed owner myself, I’m fun loving and open minded, with lots of diverse friend groups and are more likely to do volunteer work. I did this feature for the Sun newspaper with expert guidance from Dog Whisperer … [Read more...]
Canine Arthritis – tips for owners from Hannah Capon
Did you know canine arthritis affects 80 per cent of dogs over the age of eight and is the major cause of elective euthanasia for pets in the UK. I have a senior dog who suffers from the condition and spoke to vet Hannah Capon who is the founder of the Canine Arthritis Management … [Read more...]
Regular pets are becoming su-paw stars thanks to Instagram!
Who doesn’t love looking at cute dog photos on social media? I know I do! Your pup doesn’t have to be a pedigree pooch to be a superstar in the digital age! I wrote this feature for Sun Online on the rise of the pup stars - the four legged cuties who have thousands of followers on Instagram. It ca … [Read more...]
Publicity – DogIz app that lets you trace your pet’s every move!
Danny Djanogly, one of the founders of this fascinating app for dog owners, approached me to help gain some newspaper coverage. We had a chat about his app and what features made it stand out from the many other pet care service apps on the market. With DogIz, users can live track their dogs while … [Read more...]
Summer grooming guide for pets – Sunday Mirror
Keeping your dog, cat or small furry well groomed is important for their health. I put together this guide on primping your pet for the Sunday Mirror. Thanks to Cats Protection, the RSPCA and Vets4Pets for sharing their expert advice. Now all we need is for the sun to come out! Read How grooming … [Read more...]
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