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Our ten year old Lab has changed her toilet time to various times during the dark hours - usually 2am ish. She used to go before or after breakfast. The only thing that we are doing different is adding more veg to her second meal of the day - 4.30 in the afternoon. She then gets an evening walk...

Our Lab (10 years old and rescued) has in the last few months become nervous of bangs locally and distant. She is normally a happy and obedient soul and loves her home life. We do our best to reassure her but it makes us unhappy to see her distressed. She has recently had medication for an ear...

Our Lab (a rescue) has frequent attention from us due to a build up of wax in her ears causing her to scratch them. Does anyone hold the view that certain foods can cause an increase in wax in the ears? I look forward to the replies.

I often read reports of irresponsible dog owners not picking up their pets poo. What does the law say with regards to horse manure? Let me say that I am not anti horse. I just wondered what the law states.

Whilst I am aware that a dog licking its lips can be a sign of anxiety, our Lab occasionally has a five minute or so session most days. No way is she worried by anything or anybody. She is content and much loved and very laid back! Any thoughts folks?

Tried to beat the start of the fireworks this evening with Brooke to clear her bowels and have a Lee but to no avail. She was frightened so I got her back home asap. A friends dog likes fireworks so it makes me wonder what Brookes earlier life was like to make her nervous of bangs and flashing...

What do the forum users think of Pet plan? Is there a better company in your opinion?

We took Brooke to the vet yesterday to have her ears treated for an infection. About an hour later I walked her on a local field which a lot of dog walkers use. I caught her eating vomit and in all fairness to her she stopped when I told her to. All seemed fine until about an hour later when she...

I would be interested to hear people's views on Cleanaural please. Is there a better product? Thanks in anticipation.

Before Christmas we visited a dog groomer who included nail clipping. The dog was putty in her hands. I did my homework and bought the correct clippers for our Lab. When I clip her nails she puts up a struggle. I admit that feel apprehensive about clipping her nails. Do you think that my...

Took the dog on the beach yesterday. Always a fun walk. No chance of her rolling in anything. Wrong! From a distance I can see her rolling. Surely she is having fun in the sand. On my arrival I find her rolling on a dead fish! She is certainly not to be confused with predictability.

Just before lockdown, our dog was put on a diet - which we have stuck to fairly rigidly and she looks healthy for it. The kibble prescribed is designed to 'fool' her into thinking that she has had her fill. I have noticed during walks that she eats a fair amount of grass. I am eagerly looking...

Since we have had Brooke - ( Lab rescue dog), she has gradually changed her habits. She is a very happy and lovely family dog. Her latest is that when she is trying to get your attention she sometimes gives off a quiet growl/moan. There is no aggression with it but I wonder if anybody on the...

Our dog surprised us on a walk through woodland this evening. She made a dash for the base of a tree where she attacked a squirrel. It came as quite a shock to us. She is a lab with a hint of Ridgeback in her. It was upsetting to us. I suppose that dogs do this. Is it normal/acceptable? As...

Bumped into a friend this evening (not closer than 2 metres!). He told me that his dog had been to the vet due to a gash in lower leg. For 6 stitches he was charged £500 (on top of his Pet plan account). Opinions on the fee please.

This may seem trivial but I am no expert and know that there are people on the forum who can answer my query. Our Lab (rescue) picks up a second-hand bone occasionally when I am exercising her. Is this unusual and should I try to prevent it and just ignore her?

Hi. Hope you are all well. We are using Plaquoff (a powder added to the dogs food) to rid plaque from her teeth. Whilst it has done a decent job, her canine teeth are not entirely free from stains. I don't want the gingivitis to develop. We have a doggie toothbrush and a paste that she likes...

I was out walking my lab bitch yesterday when a loose dog did his best to mount her. It was very aggressive towards me as I was spoiling its intended pleasure. Has anyone got any advice on getting rid of a nuisance dog in this situation? This was on a housing estate - no owner to assist.

Looking on line this morning, I read an article that stated that a dog should be fed before exercise as a twisted gut can be the result of feeding first. We feed and don't go for walks until two hours minimum have passed. Are we right or wrong or is the two hour period ok? I eagerly look forward...

Can we give our dog a mince pie? Merry Christmas everybody.