The 14th of June each year sees the World Health Organisation’s World Blood Donor Day which this year has the theme ‘Blood Connects us all’ and with the need for blood donors being at an all-time high we are being encouraged to visit local centres to make a donation. However did you know there is also a blood bank to help pets…
Yes, summer is upon us once again. Long days, plenty of time to get out there and enjoy life to the full. Here’s our list of the top items that we recommend to enhance your enjoyment of walking or running with your dog across our glorious mountains and valleys. Swamp Cooler Dog Jacket by Ruffwear Dogs don’t sweat. They often overheat in…
Here at K9active we are very lucky to be able to bring our canine companions into work with us during the day. However in their 2015 PDSA Animal Welfare (PAW) report the PDSA discovered that some 2.3 million dogs are left alone for 5 or more hours on a weekday, that’s 25% of UK dogs. Further to that they discovered that 28%…
With their fantastic range of toys and other products there are many reasons to love the manufacturer Planet Dog. K9active recently had the opportunity to find out more about the inspiration behind this eco-friendly company and hear about their waste-free manufacturing processes. What does your brand stand for? At Planet Dog we are an eco-friendly company and we have 5 core values…
Some time ago we featured a blog by Rhona Warnock warning about “weekend warrior syndrome”. I was reminded of her piece when I started to think about getting out for some long walks with my dogs after seeing the first glimmers of Spring recently after what seems like a very long and wet winter. Rhona talked about the risks of suddenly partaking…
Home Based Dog Grooming – Easy When You Know How Every town has a dog groomer or two. Yet they always have a long waiting list and often struggle to fit people in. Grooming and even clipping your dog at home is easy when you know how though, it’s just a case of choosing between 3 basic styles and learning to create…
In March 2010 Wales became the first country in the UK to ban the electric dog collars that are increasingly being used to correct the behaviour of dogs, a move which was welcomed by many including myself. Now discussions are under way within the Scottish Parliament to discover whether we too should introduce a ban, removing these devices from sale and prohibiting…
Dog Grooming at Home – Straight Haired Dogs If you are looking for some tips to clip and groom your dog at home, look no further. The style that we are going to describe here is suitable for spaniels, steers and other breeds with long hair, whether you are clipping them or not. Many people with spaniels clip the hair away on…
