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Canine Dementia: Enrichment & Exercise

Canine Dementia: Enrichment & Exercise

Although the mechanisms are poorly understood, dogs can suffer a spectrum of symptoms that are called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), or simply, dog dementia. We asked professional Canine Fitness Trainer and Kennel Club Accredited Instructor Joe Nutkins of Dog Training for Essex and Suffolk for her tips on helping to prevent, slow down and alleviate CCD through canine enrichment and exercise…..

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Enrichment Gardens for Dogs

Enrichment Gardens for Dogs

Let’s face it – we can all get stressed at times! This may well rub off on our dogs who may already be stressed themselves. We asked Caroline Hearn of Hedgerow Hounds to give us some ideas for helping our dogs – and us – relax in the garden. Not to mention helping wildlife!

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Pet Euthanasia in Lockdown

Pet Euthanasia in Lockdown

Looking after your animal at the end of their life is as important as it is at any other time. We asked holistic vet Ilse Pedler for some advice on steering us through this difficult decision, especially in lockdown.

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Does your dog need physiotherapy? (part 2)

Does your dog need physiotherapy? (part 2)

In part two we will be looking at postural signs that can indicate an underlying problem which may be causing your dog difficulty. Most people assume that if their dog can run and jump they do not have any musculoskeletal problems. Surely if they were in pain they wouldn’t do that, would they? …

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Geriatric Pet Care

Geriatric Pet Care

Holistic vet, Vicky Simon BVetMed VetMFHom MRCVS, gives a vet's eye view on how we can help our aging pets. This article was first published on her own website here If you are lucky, your pet will get old whilst still with you, and you will end up caring for a...

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Time For Compassion

Time For Compassion

Hannah works holistically with horses, taking into account all factors from feet to feed. She is a Reiki Master & Teacher, Holistic Therapist, Masterson Method Certified Practitioner and Qualified Remedial Saddle Fitter. We asked for her reflections on how lockdown has affected the relationship between horse and rider. We think you’ll find her reflections insightful and welcome your comments. How has lockdown affected you and your horse?

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