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

Why Does My Dog Have Flaky Skin?

Winter can bring many challenges for dogs and, just like us, dry skin is one of the more common ailments the cold weather can inflict. It's not just Winter or a change in weather that can be the underlying cause…

Dog Nutrition, Raw Dog Food

5 Ways to Tell If Raw Is Right for Older Dogs

If you're trying to work out if a raw diet could suit your dog read on. We spoke with a vet to find out the ins and outs of switching diets and essential steps to take for senior dogs.

Dog Training

Is it Wrong or Even Dangerous to Treat Your Dog Like a Human?

There's an old saying that goes something like this: 'Beware. If you treat your dog like a human, don't be surprised if they treat you like a dog.' One of the biggest problems I had as a former professional dog…

Dog Health

Extend Your Dog’s Life: 100 Ways To Help Your Dog Live Longer

There's only one problem with dogs, they're here for a good time, not a long time. To the man or woman who can create a dog capable of living 100 years, I'd give you everything I ever owned or wanted…

Dog Nutrition

How Much Should I Feed My Dog?

Feeding too much or too little can shorten a dog's life, affect their behaviour and negatively impact their mental health. This article covers the science and psychology of feeding. Discover how you can help your dog thrive by providing just…

Dog Training

Why Do Dogs Wag Their Tails?

Why do dogs wag their tails in certain ways at particular times? What are dogs saying to each other when they wag their tails? How can we read the signs of a dog's wagging gestures and tail positions? Not all…

Dog Health

How Do Online Veterinary Consultations Work?

Online veterinary consultations have become more popular since the outbreak of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions. In this guide we explain how online veterinary consultations work for dog owners who are worried about their pet's health and want peace of mind…

Dog Health

Are Conkers Poisonous To Dogs?

My dog ate a conker, should I be worried? Are conkers poisonous to dogs? Conkers are poisonous to dogs if chewed and eaten due to the presence of gallotannins, a harmful mix of acids. If swallowed whole by dogs conkers…

Dog Nutrition, Raw Dog Food

Switching Dog Food: When, Why & How?

Changing your dog’s food isn’t always a quick process but it can be made easier when you know why switching your dog’s food is the right thing to do. With the help of Dr John Lowe, canine nutritionist for Autarky,…

Dog Health

Hydrotherapy For Dogs: Does it Work & What Are The Benefits?

Hydrotherapy for dogs is the use of water for the treatment of injury or mobility problems. Using hydrotherapy allows dogs to take part in controlled swimming exercise which can be particularly beneficial to joints, muscles and limbs as they recover…