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Homemade Bottle Game For Dogs

Here is our homemade bottle game for dogs, that cost me nothing to make!! This was made with stuff lying around the house and a few treats!! Great if it is too hot to walk our dogs, too rainy, snowing, or they have an injury and need to rest but want a game to keep...

Do you know what is better than salmon oil for dogs?

I believe that whole salmon is better than feeding just the oil, why? Read on... Benefits of salmon for dogs Salmon is a highly nutritious protein for dogs, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that promote healthy skin, a shiny coat, and reduced joint...

Is your dog quietly solving problems all day?

Thank you to Sarah Hursthouse of Dogskool for this interesting blog post. Is your dog quietly solving problems all day? Dogs are far more intelligent than many people realise. Not just obedient. Not just trainable. But thoughtful, adaptive problem solvers who are...

What are the best treats for my manners minder / treat n train?

What are the best treats for my manners minder / treat n train?

What are the best natural treats for dalmatians?

If you are lucky enough to be owned by a dali, then you will know they need a low purine diet, not to be confused with low protein. Our natural products are perfect, as most of our chews are single-protein, making it very easy to see the ingredients. And natural chews...

Purrfectly Tasty! Natural Treats for Cats from Friends & Canines

At Friends & Canines, we are all about happy, healthy pets—and that includes our feline friends too! While we are known for our tail-waggingly good treats for dogs, did you know that many of our natural, nutritious goodies are also purrfect for cats? That’s...

Helping Paws: 6 ways to Support Pet Rescues Without Adopting

I’ll be the first to say it—I love a rescue dog. In fact, many of my own pack are adopted fromvarious situations. But as much as I’d love for every dog to find a home, I completely understand that not everyone canadopt a new furry friend—and that’s okay!The good news?...

Natural Dog Chews: A Tail-Wagging Alternative to Rawhide

As a dedicated doggy parent and the heart behind Friends & Canines, I'm always on the look-out for the best and healthiest natural dog chews for our four-legged family members. Sadly, I’m still seeing rawhide chews stacked high on shelves in shops, so I thought...

How to make Bone broth for your dog

Why make bone broth for your dogs? Bone broth for your dog is full of delicious and nutritious minerals and nutrients, like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, but most importantly is it delicious! It can help to maintain a healthy gut and support your...

Customised Canine Nutrition: Tailoring Treats to Your Dog’s Needs

As devoted pet parents, we know that every dog is unique—each with their own quirks, personality, and, of course, nutritional needs. Just like humans, our furry friends can benefit from a diet tailored to their specific health requirements. That’s where customised...
Get those tails wagging with our monthly natural dog treat boxes!

Get those tails wagging with our monthly natural dog treat boxes!

Have you heard the news? Your four legged friends can now get a Monthly Dog Treat Box featuring a handpicked selection 100% natural dog treats delivered to their door every month! Sign up to your monthly box here! As a busy dog owners, we would rather be taking a walk...

Mental Health Week

Mental Health Week

It's Mental Health Week, and in these uncertain times, its important that you look after yourself so that you can look after your dog. Most dog owners will say their dog can understand if they are upset, and pick up on the stress and anxiety being felt by their...

100% Natural Flea and Tick Repellent

100% Natural Flea and Tick Repellent

Here at Friends and Canines, we are passionate about all things natural, including flea and tick treatments. From treats and food, through to any spot-on treatments we put on our dogs, we all want to ensure that we are providing the best care for our canine friends,...

Can Dogs Feel Stress?

Can Dogs Feel Stress?

Why could your dog be stressed? Especially in the current situation, did you know that your dog can feel stress as we can? Without being too “woowoo”, the upheavals we are all experiencing on a global level at the moment could be impacting on our dog’s mental...

How to help sickness and diarrhoea in dogs

How to help sickness and diarrhoea in dogs

There is a sickness and diarrhoea bug doing the rounds so I thought we should investigate what we can do to help our dogs. Firstly keeping your dog as fit and healthy as possible and a fresh healthy diet will help. A healthy gut (both in animals and humans) goes a...

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