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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...
Do dog owners need to know canine first aid?

Do dog owners need to know canine first aid?

Do you know any canine first aid? Would you know what to do in an emergency with your dog? A cut paw, chocking, or even worse... Gemma from Dog First Aid shares her experiences with us, please drop a comment at the end if you found this useful, have any questions or...

Top Dog Paw Care Tips

Top Dog Paw Care Tips

Our dog’s paws are extremely hard working all year round but never more so than during the colder months when dog paw care and maintenance is of particular importance. As with everything prevention is better than cure so make a habit of checking your pooches paws on a...

10 Pet-Related New Year Resolutions

10 Pet-Related New Year Resolutions

It is that time of year where everyone talks about resolutions, check out our 10 Pet-Related New Year Resolutions, do you start and continue, or fail before January is over? Why not include your pets this year, here are a few suggestions from the team at Friends and...

Is your dog spontaneous or do they prefer a routine?

Is your dog spontaneous or do they prefer a routine?

Its been a strange year and now with Christmas, and New Year thrown in is your dog spontaneous or do they prefer a routine? Some of you may know that I used to work in an office as well as run Friends and Canines, so we used to be very routine-based. The alarm went...

3 reasons why your pooch could be the perfect sleep companion

3 reasons why your pooch could be the perfect sleep companion

They're already man's best friend, but could they also be man's best sleep buddy? In this article, Phil Lawlor, Sleep Expert at mattress specialist Dormeo, shares his insight into why you should consider letting your dog into your bed with you, and your pooch could be...

Ho Ho Horrible: What’s really in those festive dog treats?

Ho Ho Horrible: What’s really in those festive dog treats?

With Christmas just around the corner, you’ve probably already been overwhelmed by the colourful array of doggy treats hoping to part us fur parents with our cash. As cute and vibrant as these festive offerings might seem, what many people don’t know is that some of...

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