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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...

Natural Dog Chew Solutions: The Benefits of Chewing for Canine Mental Health

We all know how much our furry friends love to chew—whether it’s on a favourite toy, arandom stick, or, unfortunately, your brand-new shoes! But did you know that chewing isn’t just a fun pastime for dogs?As strange as it may sound, chewing is actually a vital...

How to make Homemade Energy bars for your dog

Activities with your dogs? Flyball, agility, canicross, hiking, hoopers, scentwork and more. How can you help their energy levels? Homemade energy bars for your dog, easy to make, feed, store, and transport. I partake in agility with my dogs, and I have recently...

How to Store Natural Dog Treats for Freshness and Flavour

For any dog lover, seeing the wagging tail of your furry friend at the sight of a treat is purejoy. At Friends and Canines, we know just how much your doggie pals adore our natural dogtreats.However, with great treats come great responsibility! Storing your dog's...

How are puffed snouts dog treats made?

I have a lot of messages asking how the puffed snouts are made and if they are bleached. I can only comment on the products that I supply, and urge all pet parents to check with their chosen supplier. The puffing process The puffed white variety is carefully processed...
Is It Safe For My Dog To Chew A Bone?

Is It Safe For My Dog To Chew A Bone?

Chewing is an important part of a dog’s life. Not only does it provide physical and mental stimulation, but it can also support a dog’s overall well-being. But is it safe for a dog to chew a bone? Why give your dog a bone to chew? Raw bones have been a necessary part...

Why not support small businesses this year?

Why not support small businesses this year?

I hope you will choose to support small businesses this year, like mine. Did you know that Friends and Canines is a small business? It is ultimately me, Sarah! So when you place an order, send a message, open an email, or click like on social post, it's my dream you...

What are low impact dog training for your dog?

What are low impact dog training for your dog?

I hope you enjoy this guest blog by Jo from Pippin Pets Dog Training, let me know in the comments below Activities to do with your dog When you think of activities to do with your dog, we often think the faster the better. Agility classes are hugely popular, as well...

Is pumpkin good for my dog?

Is pumpkin good for my dog?

I love feeding our dogs fresh pumpkin! Well steamed, roasted, or boiled pumpkin. But is pumpkin good for your dog? Yes, it can treat both diarrhoea and constipation, it really works for both! And now is the time to buy pumpkin, while they are in season. Cook, cool and...

How difficult is a cone of shame for a dog

How difficult is a cone of shame for a dog

On a normal Tuesday night we had been to agility training and Rebel had really shone, she had really listened, and watched my body language and me, and the trainer, Anna, laughed as Reb was telling me off for getting it wrong. I was loving life with my crazy Rebel,...

My top 7 must have dog stuff recommendations!

My top 7 must have dog stuff recommendations!

As a crazy dog lady, I love dog stuff! Accessories for me, for the dogs, or home products. So I thought I would share my top 7 must-have dog stuff recommendations I have brought. (nb these have all been purchased by myself, this is not sponsored, endorsed or...

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