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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...
Never forget to have fun with your dog!

Never forget to have fun with your dog!

Do some things become a chore? Do you attend training and don't really enjoy it? Then stop!!!!!! Okay so I'm not going to be able to make picking up poop fun! That's just a job that needs to be done! But you do have choices. Remember to have fun with your dog! Not...

What is in the natural dog subscription box?

What is in the natural dog subscription box?

Are you wondering what is and isn't in the natural dog subscription box? What is it and what are the benefits? Here are the ins and outs, yes and no's!!! How much is the subscription box? You set the amount, you can choose the amount you pay from £15 upwards, and best...

What are the best chews for a puppy?

What are the best chews for a puppy?

Do you wonder what are the best chews for a puppy, or how many treats are good for them? Read on and let's see if they are a treat or a necessity. Every dog is an individual Every dog is an individual and will tolerate different amount of chews and treats. Also each...

Dog Safe Easter treats

Dog Safe Easter treats

As we sit there scoffing ourselves silly with chocolate eggs, we might feel guilt that we haven’t thought about getting any Easter treats for dogs in for our four-legged friends. Although you might be drawn in by their mournful expressions, don’t give in and give them...

Five Top Tips on Finding A Great Dog Trainer

Five Top Tips on Finding A Great Dog Trainer

We welcome this guest blog from Niki French of Puptalk with her five top tips on finding a great dog trainer Five Tips on Finding A Dog Trainer Training is a fun part of having a dog in your life! Don’t see training your dog as something to tick off a list as done!...

Is there a Dog-friendly slug treatment for my garden?

Is there a Dog-friendly slug treatment for my garden?

Here at Friends and Canines, we love all things natural and non-chemical including our garden and pest control and we were really excited to find out how to rid your garden with a chemical-free dog-friendly slug treatment. Tessa from Ladybird Plantcare gives us the...

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