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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...
Why as a small business I don’t offer free postage

Why as a small business I don’t offer free postage

I know a lot of businesses offer free postage and even I like it, but I felt I should explain why as a small business I don't offer free postage. Is free actually free? There are many quotes saying nothing in life is free, or words to that effect, and I used to think...

How the grief of losing my dog affected me

How the grief of losing my dog affected me

On the 6th July 2021 I had to take the decision to take my beloved Barney to the vets. Barney had previously had inoperable lumps diagnosed, but was living a normal life, he had been on the group walk with my friends and their dogs at the weekend, but he had been...

How can you make your dog’s treats more cost-effective?

How can you make your dog’s treats more cost-effective?

Are chews and treats for your dog a luxury or a necessity? Chews in my house are essential for calmness, to keep the dogs busy while I work, chill, clean, etc but also they are a natural way to clean teeth, and they are full of good vitamins, minerals, and protein....

What happened on our dog-friendly holiday in Scotland

What happened on our dog-friendly holiday in Scotland

We always try to get away for a dog-friendly break with some friends for my birthday, and 2021 was no exception! We took a dog-friendly holiday in Scotland, it had no limit on the number of dogs you could take! Yes, this is good for me as the crazy dog lady, and as my...

8 Practical tips for firework fearing pooches

8 Practical tips for firework fearing pooches

Firework night is just around the corner, and like me you might be thinking that the celebrations seem to start earlier year after year. This is less than welcome news for those of us with dogs that absolutely hate fireworks, so the team at Friends and Canines have...

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