Expert Dog Health & Wellbeing

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026

Dogs need far more sleep than people, from 18 to 20 hours a day for puppies down to 12 to 14 hours for healthy adults. Here's what shapes a dog's sleep needs by age, breed and activity level, plus the warning signs that mean it's time to see a vet.

Expert Dog Health & Wellbeing

Removing a tick from your dog: Safe and Effective Action

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026

Know exactly where to grip and how to pull so the tick comes out whole, without leaving mouthparts behind. Spot the three mistakes, alcohol, squeezing, twisting, that raise the risk of infection. Recognise the early signs of Lyme disease and anaplasmosis so a vet visit doesn't come too late. Compare tick collars, spot-ons and tablets to pick the right year-round protection for your dog.

Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth: Why It’s Important and How to Do It

Expert Dog Health & Wellbeing

Dog teeth brushing: why it's important and how to tackle it

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026

Dogs build up plaque within a day of eating, and left unchecked it can lead to gum disease and even affect the heart, liver and kidneys. Here's why brushing matters and how to get your dog used to it.

Expert Dog Health & Wellbeing

What does a dog do all day? Behaviour and daily routine

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026

Between naps, meals and walks, a dog's day runs on a fairly strict internal clock, and getting the routine right is the easiest way to head off boredom-driven behaviour problems.

Expert Dog Health & Wellbeing

Weil's disease in dogs: symptoms, treatment and prevention

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 14 2026

Weil’s disease, also known as leptospirosis, is a serious bacterial infection dogs pick up from contaminated water or infected animals, and it can damage the kidneys, liver and blood clotting. Here’s what to watch for, how vets treat it, and how to lower your dog’s risk.

Expert Dog Health & Wellbeing

Dog years: How old is your dog in human years?

by Nicolas Bartholomeeusen on Jun 10 2026

The classic multiply-by-seven rule oversimplifies how dogs age. This guide covers the AKC, weight-based and DNA methylation methods for converting dog years to human years, and the size, genetics and nutrition factors that actually shape a dog's lifespan.