How to Walk Your Dog Safely this Winter
Posted by Clare Bristow | 2 Comments

Venturing out for a walk with your dog in the middle winter does come with a number of hazards, but armed with common sense and remembering that if you're feeling cold and miserable your dog probably is too, you can enjoy your winter walks together.
Here are my 7 tips for walking your dog safely this winter.
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Keywords: hypothermia, winter dog care, winter dog tips, winter paw care
Ideas for Homemade Dog Toys
Posted by Clare Bristow | 2 Comments

Here are few ideas for homemade dog toys that I've gathered from the web and comments that you've posted on this site.
I hope they provide you with some inspiration for making your own dog toys - please add to the list with any other suggestions you have.
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Keywords: chew toys, dog toys, homemade dog toys, rope toys
Dog Toys from China - The Alternatives
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I'd like to thank everyone who commented on my article Dog Toys from China - Why We Should be Worried. I was horrified by the number of you whose dogs have been suffering inexplicable seizures and which are now on long term medication to control them.
The common denominator appears to be dog toys purchased from a variety of stores, and all of which were manufactured in China.
In response to Theresa's question yesterday as to whether there is a list of toys that have been recalled, I've found what I can on the toys recalled, and put together a list of toys that are manufactured in the US which you may feel are safer to give your dogs to play with.
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Keywords: China made dog toys, dog toys and China, lead in dog toys








