Pet Care

A dog's face works hard. It eats, drinks, sniffs and explores, and for many breeds, the fur around the mouth and eyes collects food, water and everyday grime. Left alone, it can become matted, smelly or discoloured. A gentle face wash, done regularly, keeps your dog's face clean and fresh, and gives you a chance to check their eyes and skin. Here's how to do it, step by step. Which dogs need regular face washing? All dogs benefit from the occasional face clean, but some breeds need it more often. Bearded breeds: dogs with long fur around the muzzle and...

Our dogs give us years of walks, cuddles and muddy paw prints. As they get older, their needs change, and grooming is one of the simplest ways to keep them comfortable and spot changes early. Senior dogs often need a gentler approach: shorter sessions, softer handling and a bit more patience. Here's how to adapt your grooming routine for your older friend. When is a dog a senior? It depends on size. As a rough guide, small dogs are often considered senior from around 10 years old, medium dogs from around 8, and large and giant breeds from as young...

If you've ever stood in front of a cupboard full of half-used dog products, wondering which one you actually need, you're not alone. A good grooming routine doesn't need a shelf full of bottles. It needs a few products that work well together, used regularly. That's the idea behind our dog care bundles. We've paired products that dog owners often buy together, so you get a complete routine in one order, and pay less than buying each product separately. Why dog care bundles work Everything in one place. A bundle gives you a ready-made routine, so there's no guesswork about...

Most dog owners know winter means a thicker coat coming in — but the season brings a lot more change than just extra fur. From drier skin to muddier walks to a shift in bathing frequency, cold weather affects dogs in ways that are easy to overlook until a coat starts looking a little less cared for than usual. What's Actually Changing for Your Dog This Winter Seasonal shedding Many dogs shed their lighter coat to make way for a thicker winter one. This transition can temporarily leave skin more exposed underneath, which is exactly when it benefits most from...