Big Dog Bed Company

25/08/2024

My name is Pip and I like this Car Cube 😍

24/08/2024

All set for Edition Dog Live tomorrow.

Come and see us on Stand 4 Hall 2 if you are visiting the event. We're showcasing the Car Cube

22/08/2024

We're off the Edition Dog Live at Stoneleigh on Sunday.

Come and visit us and pick up a whopping 20% discount on all our beds and the Car Cube.

Plus there's loads of fab other doggie stuff to see. Fido can even come with you.

With FREE PARKING, why miss out?

Join the Edition Doh Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/698635184889100/

21/08/2024

Interesting read. Do you watch for changes in your dog's coat as indicators of issues?

10/08/2024

The boy is nine! Where did that time go? In pretty good health. Does have quite severe spondylitis but still very active and near completion of a core conditioning course which is working miracles about which., more later.

Photos: aged one French breed in the French Alps, and elder statesman in English beech woods.

05/08/2024

Want free tickets to Edition Dog Live later this month?

Click here to enter https://shorturl.at/aDs4b

There are loads of fabulous stands, demonstrations, and talks dedicated dedicated to dog health, wellbeing and happiness.

Join in the fun dog show, get a photo taken in the doggy photo booth and visit the enrichment play zone to name just a few fun things happening.

Under 16s go free and parking is free - what's not to like.

Enter here to win two of the ten tickets we have to give away. https://shorturl.at/aDs4b

29/07/2024

These are fabulous cottages nothing to lose by entering. Go on give it a go

Only a couple of days left - have you entered the brilliant Visit North Norfolk competition yet!? Remember to share with your friends - they might pick you to come! 😆🤞🏻

29/07/2024

Indeed! 😄

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29/07/2024

25/07/2024

How many photos of your dog do you have on your phone? Hundreds I'd guess. I know I have.

And the thing is not many of them are that good, yet I still find it difficult to delete even the poor ones - daft, really.

So here's something to improve the quality of your photos - and possibly the number, dare I say.....

is tomorrow - 26th July. It was set up by pet photographer Kerry Jordan. You can find her here https://www.facebook.com/FurAndFable

If you’d like some tips on taking photos, take a look at her website www.furandfables.com Kerry also has a super new ebook packed with fab advice.

You can find it on her website with 30% off right now. Here's the link https://www.furandfables.com/ebook-sales-page/

19/07/2024

Who says it's a dogs life....? What a brilliant treatment room. Looks sooo relaxing

15/07/2024

Have you got yours? Something for everyone

14/07/2024

Ah, maybe wearing a buster collar ain't so bad after all....😄

11/07/2024

09/07/2024

Or any spaniel for that matter....... 😆

24/06/2024

Best shadow ever

17/06/2024

Where do you get advise about what to feed your dog? And why?

1. Your vet
2. At the pet shop
3. Family or friends
4. On-line from someone claiming to be a specialist
5. From dog groups on social media
6. Library research
7. Or?

Really the same question could be asked for any pet, regardless of species. None of us need to have any training in looking after an animal before we go out and buy one, as far as I'm aware - please let me know if I'm wrong on that.

Hopefully, we are concerned for our pet's welfare so we do the research, but who goes to the library to do so and how do we know that other sources are accurate in what they are telling us? We know there is a lot of nonsense spouted online - possibly more so now people are relying on AI..... Who should be believed?

Is there anyone at your vet practice who is trained as an animal nutritionist?

If you are a vet, do you feel you've received the same level of training in animal nutrition as in other areas of your expertise? Have you done any additional training since your first graduated?

Let me say categorically that this is absolutely not a get at vets post - how could it be - I work with them every day. But the more I've thought about this subject, the more concerned I've become about whether this is actually a real animal welfare issue that is a huge elephant in the room.

We know there is a lot of very poor quality dog food on the market, so there a reasonable chance the same is the case for our other pets.

Do we need to be better informed and where should we get reliable information?

And to close with yet another question - what do you think?

08/06/2024

Recall training from an early stage
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/VuseqSWZ4jpLcHqF/

06/06/2024

Day 2 of the Pet Industry Federation Business for Pets conference. Day 1 was fabulous so interesting and useful. Loads of like minded people and great to meet some I've only known online.

01/06/2024

With more individuals having to get to grips with muzzles due to the XL Bully legislation, we think it's an important reminder that we should NOT be using closed mouth muzzles to walk dogs. They MUST be able to pant or they risk heat stroke, especially as the weather gets warmer.

If you need a bite proof muzzle, that also allows dogs to pants, look at communities such as The Muzzle Movement, The Muzzle Up Project and The Bully Boardroom - Public Page for help and support.

Does Muzzle Mean Trouble?

❌No!

➡️Muzzles are an essential piece of equipment in in the dog behaviour world.

➡️A properly fitted muzzle can allow people to safely exercise and socialise their dogs in a safer environment.

➡️Sadly dogs wearing muzzles are subject to judgment.

➡️There are a number of reasons dogs need to wear a muzzle, and none of them mean you have a bad dog! What we do have is a dog that is experiencing the world and an owner who has safe control of their pet.

✅Muzzle training should always be a very positive experience so the muzzle becomes associated with enjoyable experiences like walks, socialising, activities off lead exercise for example. Training may be a slow process but is worthwhile to allow your pet to safely navigate their environment.

➡️There are a number of reasons why a dog may be wearing a muzzle. If you see a dog wearing one:

✅ Recall your dog in case the dog is fear reactive or dog reactive

✅ Communicate with the owner.

🗨️"Hello, how are you? Is your dog okay with my dog or would you like me to move further away?"

In many instances you may help reduce the anxiety of a fear reactive dogs owner who can then safely pass without worrying about unexpected confrontation.
You may also learn that their dog is perfectly fine with dogs and would love to play, and they are wearing the muzzle for other reasons.

These reasons can be:

✅Behaviour
Some dogs need a muzzle to safely exercise in public because they may be reactive of aggressive in certain circumstances. An owner walking a muzzled dog is taking excellent care to provide for their welfare needs to enjoy natural behaviour while still considering the safety of others.

✅ Dogs that scavenge on walks.
This could result in the dangerous ingestion of mouldy foods, or other dangerous objects like stones, large pieces of wood or rubbish and litter left around (P.s please bin your litter!!)

✅ Dogs that are on a medical elimination diet and are not allowed to eat anything else to check for food allergies

✅ Dogs with medical issues like pancreatitis meaning scavenging high fat treats could cause a nasty flare up. Or dogs with diabetes that need to stop grabbing sneaky treats on walks to help control their blood glucose levels.

✅ Dogs who have a high prey drive and may try to catch little animals or even nip other smaller dogs on walks

✅ Dogs that's are perfectly lovely but have been put under restrictions by Breed Specific Legislation like a Pit Bull Terrier or XL Bully.

Post Pictures of your happy muzzled dog✅🐾💞

26/05/2024

💚 MAY IS VETERINARY NURSING AWARENESS MONTH

Throughout the month, we're introducing you to our fantastic nursing team, and next up is Amy RVN.

The eagle-eyed amongst you might recognise the gorgeous ginger cat in this pic - Lionel 😻. When this pic was taken, Lionel was a stray, recovering from a car accident. Nursing care and 24hr hospitalisation care played a big role in this lad's recovery.

Happily he is back to full fitness now, and in a fabulous forever home.

For those that missed it, you can read his story here:

https://fb.watch/sc4TRwxVKL/

26/05/2024

Is this you?😂

That's normal isn't it??

22/05/2024

We lost our German Shepherd to a drug resistant infection in his bladder. We really must be mindful of how freely these vitally important tools in both our dogs and our own health are used to ensure we continue to have them available in the future. Can you imagine what the world would be like if all antibiotics became ineffective? It's a real possibilty if we don't change how we do things.

“AMR is not just a matter for clinicians - it is important to work across sectors to help preserve these vital medicines to minimise the impact of AMR.”

Almost 8,000 people in the UK die from drug resistant infections every year. If this continues to spread, common infections and injuries that were once easily treatable become harder, and in some cases impossible, to treat.

AMR occurs when bacteria, and other microorganisms, develop resistance to antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, making them less responsive or unresponsive to treatment. Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic usage in humans and animals is crucial to slowing the development and spread of antibiotic resistance.

➡️ Why do we insist on seeing all patients before prescribing antibiotics?

➡️ Many people believe diseases are caused by a bacterial infection, when there is possibly that no antibiotics will be needed at all. The RCVS state: 'You must always perform a physical examination in the following circumstances: when prescribing antibiotics, antifungals, antiparasitics or antivirals'

The 2023 annual UK-Veterinary Antimicrobial Resistance and Sales Surveillance report showed sales of the products were 9% lower in 2022 than the previous year and down 59% overall since 2014.

This is incredible, and there are so many within the veterinary profession who have been a trailblazer in antimicrobial stewardship in the UK veterinary farming industry. Look what can be achieved when we have a collaborative approach from government, veterinary professionals and farmers. Just look at the stats for the use of highest priority critically important antibiotics by food-producing animal species.

We think everyone who has worked towards antimicrobial stewardship in UK food producing animals has a lot to be proud of here.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/veterinary-antimicrobial-resistance-and-sales-surveillance-2022

17/05/2024

What a lovely way to end the week - Thank you Olly for the review. We're very pleased you are pleased with the bespoke bed for your three chihuahua, though only one present on the bed :)

I LOVE IT!!!

Just wanted to say a big thank you. Fits like a glove…I’m a perfectionist…and it’s perfect!

12/05/2024

Whatever language certain TV dog trainers might use to justify their means, there is no excuse for aversive methods.
Abusive or cruel techniques are really just a polite way of saying that someone is inflicting violence and degrading punishments on dogs.
Perhaps we should consider what drives that behaviour in humans and why our societies still sanction this accepted form of violence in human dog relationships.
We don't allow domestic violence, we don't allow corporal punishment of children and it's about time we stopped these methods of dog training too.
https://www.thedogenius.com

04/05/2024

I read somewhere recently that you should take some down time with your dog and just sit together. While not side by side, we are enjoying the first warm sunny evening of the summer. He is watching doggy TV in the form of a hare mooching about 200m away, just visible if you zoom right in. He wasn't asked to lie down, he's just doing his thing - being curious.

Hope you've had a good day, whatever form it took.

24/04/2024

This looks like an interesting read. And Edition Dog is an amazing publication

Edition Dog Magazine is the UK's most read and admired dog magazine with a strong following of passionate dog owners. Our aim is to promote dog health and wellbeing and explore dog behaviour and nutrition. Every feature is written by professionals and experts, this is why we are the most trusted dog...

23/04/2024

We are all very lucky. There are many who are not.