Dog Advice

Dog advice, tips & guides from trusted canine experts. K9 Magazine will help you feed, train & entertain your dog with our behaviour, nutrition & dog health advice.

Dog Health

8 Myths About Arthritis In Dogs: Do Not Despair

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. About 20% of dogs will suffer from it during their lifetime. The most commonly affected joints are the hip, knee and elbow joints. There are a number of myths surrounding canine osteoarthritis and…

Dog Nutrition, Dog Health, Raw Dog Food

Will A Raw Diet Help My Dog Lose Weight?

A raw diet will help your dog lose weight if it is balanced, your dog is otherwise healthy and receives the correct amount of exercise for their breed, age and individual metabolic rate. The raw dog food revolution has been…

Dog Health

Gum Disease In Dogs (Ultimate Guide For Dog Owners)

Anyone who’s ever suffered with the stress and discomfort of toothache or problems with their gums will empathise with the poor dog who, after all, has only got his mouth as a means to pick things up, communicate, eat and…

Dog Health

Important Things You Should Know About Your Dog’s Heart (Quick Read)

Recognising and understanding the early warning signs of canine heart problems can be life-saving. Your dog's heart is responsible for pumping blood to all body parts. It goes without saying, heart problems in dogs are not something to take a…

Dog Accessories, Dog Health

How to Keep Dogs Cool in Summer: 5 Best Things to Try

We Brits love to talk about the weather. Hot or cold, snowy or windy, we pretty much always want the opposite of the hand we’ve been dealt. As the weather gets hotter and record temperatures seem to be broken year…

Dog Training

A Beginner’s Guide To Clicker Training Your Dog

Clicker training can be used for the simplest training tasks to some of the most complex behavioural problems that you may ever come across. The advantages of using clicker training first and foremost are that we are using the science…

Dog Training

How To Choose A Dog Trainer That’s Right For You & Your Dog

Choosing a dog trainer or finding a dog trainer that is going to be right for you and your canine student can be a real minefield. You need a dog trainer that you like, that can actually deliver results and…

Dog Nutrition

Best Wet Dog Food For Dogs With A Sensitive Stomach

Here's a problem lots of dog owners face. Your dog doesn't particularly enjoy dry dog food (kibble). You don't have the freezer space or desire to feed a raw dog food diet. You prefer the convenience and availability of wet…

Dog Health

Hydrocephalus in Dogs: What You Need To Know

Hydrocephalus is a condition which means 'water on the brain'. Typically, it affects puppies and is usually congenital, so it will be present before the puppy is born or at birth. In some cases, a dog may suffer from the…

Dog Nutrition

What To Do If Your Dog Won’t Eat (Feeding Advice For Dogs Who Are Fussy Eaters)

A guide for owners whose dogs won't eat. This guide provides tips & advice for dogs who are fussy eaters or dogs who just don't seem to enjoy their food any more.