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How To Keep Your Dog Calm With Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and Valerian Compound

In Advisor's Blog Animal Behaviour Anxiety & Behaviour General Health Herbal Expertise By Ben No comments yet

If your dog suffers from anxiety caused by changes at home, travel-related issues, noise phobias such as fireworks fear, or if your dog has general anxiety, Dorwest will come to the rescue! Our licensed herbal medicine Scullcap & Valerian Tablets and herbal supplement Valerian Compound Liquid both calm and relax dogs and cats naturally. Herbs

Top Tips for Fun at Home With Your Dog

In Advisor's Blog Dorwest News General Health By Sarah Baxter 4 comments

We’re living in an uncertain world at the moment. For many of us, our normal routines are changing due to the fight against Coronavirus / COVID19. Amongst all the chaos your dog will remain by your side and together, you might even be able to put this lockdown to good use. The aim of our

Springtime Fun and Spring Hazards for Dogs

In Advisor's Blog Digestion General Health Skin & Coat By Sarah Baxter No comments yet

Are you and your dog fed up of the dark nights, rain and cold weather? The good news is, spring is just around the corner! If you listen very carefully, you might be able to hear those clocks moving forwards, beckoning the lighter nights and warmer days! Hooray! With the change of season, there are

Are you ready for Crufts 2020?!

In Advisor's Blog Dorwest News Shows & Exhibitions By Claire Negri 2 comments

As we are approaching Crufts 2020, no doubt you are planning your day (or days) to fit in all the best things that Crufts has to offer. From spotting your favourite breeds in the show ring, all the shopping, to watching exciting demonstrations such as the Police dog unit, we’ve devised a handy guide to

Overweight Dog? Top Tips to Help Them Lose Weight.

In Advisor's Blog Animal Behaviour Digestion Dorwest News General Health By Sarah Baxter 2 comments

When you’re at your local veterinary surgery, it’s likely you’ll hear the words “pop your dog on the scales.” For many, this is just part of the process. Others reading this may have experienced a slightly different feeling! A dreaded feeling in the pit of your stomach might lurch up, as deep down you know…“I

How To Get Started In Canicross

In Advisor's Blog Animal Behaviour Anxiety & Behaviour General Health Joints Shows & Exhibitions By Georgie Gair No comments yet

We all know the importance of keeping our dogs fit and healthy. Topped with keeping ourselves active, this can all be very time consuming. If only dogs could join us at the gym! So does a fun, exciting option exist out there? I have the answer for you…Canicross!! Before you grab your running shoes &

How To Care For The Older Dog

In Advisor's Blog General Health Joints By Jo Boughton-White 8 comments

We love our oldies; old dogs have a special charm and we share with them a unique bond as family members over many years. Naturally, we want to do our best for dogs in their old age – it’s a time in their life when they need us the most, which is why caring for an

How To Improve Joint Care For Dogs

In Advisor's Blog General Health Joints By Jo Boughton-White 5 comments

We all take our joints and what they do for us for granted and it’s only when they cause problems that we think about them and take action to keep them healthy. It’s the same with joint care for dogs. With our pets this is even more of the case as we only become aware of

7 Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Dog!

In Advisor's Blog General Health By Claire Negri 1 comments

Let’s face it, our pets are part of the family and should not be left off the Christmas list. After all they’ve been good all year too! When it comes to deciding what to give your dog for Christmas, you’ll want to keep their favourite things in mind. Are they more outdoorsy or prefer to

What Not to Feed Dogs at Christmas

In Advisor's Blog General Health By Claire Negri No comments yet

Christmas is the most wonderful time of year – not only for us humans, but for dogs, too! There are many reasons why dogs love Christmas, and one of them is the food. However, it’s crucial that yourself and your guests are aware of what not to feed dogs at Christmas. Turkey bones When you’re