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Are you breaking the law? You might not know

We all want to give our dogs healthy, happy lives – but did you know that it’s actually illegal not to?   dog activity tracker Over a third of British pet owners aren’t aware such a law exists but it’s been in place since 2006. The Animal Welfare Act (England and Wales) and Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) ensure that all pet owners are legally responsible for meeting the care and happiness needs of their domesticated animal. Your dog has rights too, you know.   There are five main welfare needs that must be addressed:   1. Living in a suitable environment   Obviously a ‘suitable environment’ will vary wildly from pet to pet – a turtle needs a different home to a cat, for example. But where your dog is concerned, this means somewhere warm and dry to sleep where they feel safe and a space with plenty of room to move around that’s kept clean at all times.   2. Eat a suitable diet   Making sure that your dog is getting all
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5 steps to better teeth: the dog edition

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Dog activity tracker   | Brush your teeth twice a day, in the morning and before bed. We’re all used to following this sage advice from our dentists, but you did you know that dogs should be brushing once a day too?     Taking oral health seriously   Only 2% of dog owners take this advice to heart and implement daily brushing for their pooches. Common excuses include things like not having the time, thinking a chew toy means clean teeth or that their dog hates the whole thing.   But making up reasons to avoid brushing only affects your dog’s health. Expecting anything other than specialist dental products to clean teeth effectively is just naive.   Make the time to look after your dog’s oral health and improve their life. They’ll soon come to accept it as part of their daily routine.   Preventing diseases   Gum and mouth diseases can turn into scary conditions. In extreme cases, they can lead to things like mouth cancer, leaving y
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5 best dog tech

5 best dog tech   From activity trackers to dog collars, here is our round up of the top pieces of tech to make pup-parenting stress free.   1. Dog activity tracker : £39.99   This revolutionary activity tracker works in harmony with the app (free to download in Apple and Google stores) to help owners get their dogs in the shape of their lives. Lightweight and durable, the clever tracker monitors all activity – including naps – and uploads it automatically to your app, so you can see what your dog is up to when you’re not around. Waterproof, with a long-lasting battery it’s the easiest way to gain insight into what makes a healthy, happy pooch.    BUY NOW   2. Leuchtie Plus LED light dog collar: from £26.99, Fetch   It might look like a glow-stick but this clever dog collar is practical at heart. At night or in the morning, it helps you keep an eye on them off lead, as well as making them visible to traffic. The sensor swit
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Are you breaking the law? You might not know

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We all want to give our dogs healthy, happy lives – but did you know that it’s actually illegal not to?   Over a third of British pet owners aren’t aware such a law exists but it’s been in place since 2006. The Animal Welfare Act (England and Wales) and Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) ensure that all pet owners are legally responsible for meeting the care and happiness needs of their domesticated animal. Your dog has rights too, you know.   There are five main welfare needs that must be addressed:   1. Living in a suitable environment   Obviously a ‘suitable environment’ will vary wildly from pet to pet – a turtle needs a different home to a cat, for example. But where your dog is concerned, this means somewhere warm and dry to sleep where they feel safe and a space with plenty of room to move around that’s kept clean at all times.   2. Eat a suitable diet   Making sure that your dog is getting all the nutrients they need
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