During the warmer part of our already unpredictable atmospheric year we are drawn to a very important question. Should I shave my dog to make him/her more comfortable and energetic during warmer spells?

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Many common foods are actually harmful or even fatal to dogs. Some of these (listed below) will surprise you. Others are things you would never give your dog purposefully, but now you will be more careful to not let them be in your dog's reach. And some just need to be limited to small amounts.

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The anal sacs are located on each side of the anus, just under the skin. They open to the outside by tiny passageways or ducts. Glands within the anal sacs produce a dark, foul- smelling substance. The sacs normally empty as the animal has a bowel movement. Their purpose is unknown and your pet can do well without them.
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There are several species of Foxtail, the grassy weed. Most folks have not heard of foxtail and are unaware of the danger they pose to dogs. Foxtail grows rapidly during the winter/spring rains and then dries out in the summer months. As foxtail grasses mature, a seed forms at the top of the stalk. The seed resembles a fox’s tail, hence the name given to the grass.
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Fleas can cause a lot of irritation to cats and dogs, making them itch and they also transmit tapeworms. They are also the cause of some skin problems. Cat fleas are the most common, then hedgehog fleas, with rabbit fleas next and finally dog fleas. Dog fleas are thought to account for only 1% of the flea population. The most frequently encountered flea on both
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Ticks are blood sucking parasites, the most common of which, in the UK, are the sheep and hedgehog ticks. These ticks are less dangerous in the UK than in many overseas countries. There is some evidence that when the tick bites onto the skin the host can develop Lyme disease, this can occur in both humans and animals, however it is more commonly seen
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