In this article we give you four simple recipes that you can make at home in minutes, that will be better than any pre-made raw dog food on the market, a fraction of the price ..read more

If you have read our article explaining what seizures and epilepsy are and carefully monitoring your dog’s condition alongside the vet, you may also be thinking about natural ways to support your dog. Top tips for seizures in dogs  Good dental health is a must If your dog has bad oral health, this will fuel … Seizures in dogs – Our top natural tips Read More ..read more

Witnessing your dog having a seizure can be a scary and upsetting experience. It will leave you with many questions, especially about supporting your dog and  how to avoid it happening again  Whether you have clicked on this article because your dog has had a one-off seizure or has been diagnosed with epilepsy, we hope … Seizures and Epilepsy in dogs Read More ..read more

A common sporting injury of humans and canines (I’ve done my left knee twice, putting the kibosh to a less than impressive footballing career…), a torn ACL in dogs is a nuisance, necessitating some rehab -beginning with rest (confinement), healing and (nourishment) and soon therapy. It’s not the end of the world. While uncomfortable, for … Torn ACL in Dogs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Cost Read More ..read more

120 Fatal Reactions to the Leptospirosis Vaccine NOBIVAK L4 in its First Three Years…” Quite the stat from the Daily Telegraph (02/07/16), wasn’t it?! Just another annual booster that we are told is “perfectly safe to be given each year”, which is sadly killing hundreds of dogs in just the UK alone. This ones for … Leptospirosis Vaccine (Nobivak L4) Risks and Side Effects Read More ..read more

“But my dog doesn’t go into kennels?” This question is heard over and over again by vets when they mention the Kennel Cough vaccine.  Owners are correct to pose this question and on a larger scale, query the whole concept of this vaccine.   You see, the kennel cough vaccine has nothing to do with kennels, … Kennel Cough Vaccine: Is it really necessary? Read More ..read more

Vaccinations have never been perfectly safe; anyone who says otherwise hasn’t read into the subject… While greatly reducing mortality rates worldwide, those receiving and administering vaccinations are not without their critics.  There are countless examples in history of their inappropriate use and failure.  Just as polio decreased across the US in the 1950s, a new … Dog Vaccinations: Side Effects Read More ..read more

Vaccines, shots, jabs, whatever you call them, they are one of the most common queries dog owners world over have.  We always want to do right by our puppies, adolescent hooligans and subsequent mature adult dogs so along with figuring out what to feed them, we want to know how to optimise their health, or … Puppy and Dog Vaccinations: Everything you need to know Read More ..read more

We can all think back to the dead arm in school after receiving a vaccination, and for many of us, that’s where our vaccine schedule ended.  As adults, we don’t seem to receive regular “booster” vaccinations until the heavily debated flu jab and now the C word one.  Dogs, on the other hand, are “boosted” … Yearly Dog Vaccinations: Are they necessary? Read More ..read more

Here at Dogs First we are HUGE advocates for natural control of ticks (and fleas for that matter) wherever possible.  We have seen many dogs suffer awful side effects from many chemical products, and we’re always a little concerned about excessive toxin burden in the canine body.  For those reasons, we want to share some … Ticks on Dogs – Natural Prevention and Treatments Read More ..read more