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.
As a pet owner, when it reaches mid-October your internal clock start telling you to prepare for fireworks. No longer do we just hear or see them at organised events, nor on specific days of the year, fireworks can last…
It’s a sad statistical fact that larger breed dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller species. This is most likely due to the fact that their bigger bodies partake in more exercise and are put under more stress than a smaller…
One of the biggest breakout trends in dog nutrition in recent years has been the evolution of grain-free dog food. But what is it and how can you tell if your dog will benefit from a grain-free diet? Well, if…
If you notice that your dog is having trouble pooping, they could be constipated. Here are the most common symptoms, and what you can do to help your dog get back to their normal self. Constipation is normally defined in…
Have you ever sat down to look at your dog’s food in more detail to work out exactly what your dog is taking in and wondered what each ingredient on the pet food label means? It’s not always an easy…
Could your home be at risk from fleas this autumn as the weather cools outside and we automatically turn the dial on the central heating up? That’s what pet experts are asking you to consider as new research released by…
There’s probably not a dog owner alive who hasn’t witnessed their pet going through the obvious, physical motions of a, particularly energetic dream. Equally, there’s probably no dog owner who hasn’t asked themselves the question; ‘I wonder what my dog…
A Better Understanding of Canine Aggression Written by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson Dog owners are usually horrified the first time they see their beloved pet kill a helpless little furry animal. I remember the day my good friend Tina…
Acorns fall from oak trees between September and November and are an important source of food for many birds and some mammals, such as squirrels, but for many animals – including our beloved dogs – they are extremely poisonous, and…
Evaluating whether raw food is good for puppies, we’ve put together some expert dog nutrition insight to help you decide if a raw diet might be the right way to feed your puppy. If you’ve just brought your new puppy…
How a dog acts, looks and feels is intrinsically linked to their diet. If we think about our own diets for a second, if we eat well, generally, we feel well. If we have a day where we take on…
You’ve no doubt pondered that great mystery of the universe – why do dogs enjoy having their head out of the car window, but hate having air blown in their face? Well, maybe they don’t actually enjoy having their head…
As our dogs age, one of the more visible signs of their years beginning to catch up with them is the gradual lack of mobility, something that many senior dogs display. Caring for and understanding our dog’s joints can have…
If you’re a first-time dog owner and are scratching your head at the prospect of controlling a member of a different species, this article is for you. ‘Watch Me’ should be the first command people teach their dogs. Let’s face…
Canine Cushing’s syndrome is a chronic illness that, if left untreated it can rapidly and severely affect your dog’s quality of life and can lead to a range of more severe health problems and in certain cases can cause fatal…
Separation anxiety is not only a common problem faced by many dog owners, it’s also one of the most misunderstood conditions. As the owner of a dog who suffers from separation anxiety, we have first-hand experience of how challenging it…
written by Simon Foden You are playing fetch with your two-year-old Chihuahua when all of a sudden, he cries in pain and you notice that he starts to limp with his lower back leg. He skips on the other three…
