WHAT AGE CAN I TRANSITION MY DOG TO A RAW DIET? You are interested in raw feeding your dog, but are wondering what age is the right age. The answer is simple…right now!You can transition a dog of any age onto a Raw Food diet. They are born ready to eat meat. The benefits of … Read more
What is the best – dog harness or dog collar? There are so many different types of harness and collars to choose from and in this article here at The Pet Parlour we will discuss which may be the best choice for your pup. Pros and cons of dog collars Dog Collars have been popular … Read more
What Is The Best Cat Food? Fresh food for our cats – common sense and logic? A little bit about cats. Despite their proximity to humans for around 10,000 years, cats retain their unique anatomic, metabolic, physiologic and behavioural adaptations consistent with eating a carnivorous diet. Cats are obligate carnivores folks, therefore your kitty should … Read more
How To Train your Puppy – A Guide A Guide – How To Train Your Puppy Congratulations! You have a new puppy in your household which is really exciting and in this article, we will give you some tips (as best we can) on training your new family member. Having a new puppy has its … Read more
How To Switch Your Dog To A Raw Dog Food Diet Switching your pooch to raw dog food can positively affect your pet’s health. Pet Parlour shares their tips on how to switch your dog to a raw diet. How To Transition Your Dog To A Raw Dog Food Diet So you have made the … Read more
What should I feed my cat if they turn their nose up?This is another question that crops up here a lot at The Pet Parlour but the answer isn’t straight forward as Cats like ferrets, imprint on their diet, meaning they usually stay on the type of foods they get weaned onto after leaving their … Read more
This is a very important topic because canine (and feline) periodontal disease is becoming very prevalent in younger Dogs and puppies mainly due the large numbers of Dogs that are fed on only dry food diets. Dry Dog foods are generally high in sugars, carbs, starch and sodium. Unfortunately, unlike humans, Dogs do not produce … Read more
Puppy Training – With or without treats? This is a common question, and many trainers will have different answers, although they’re all based on their experience and skill set, when training a puppy, it’s important to remain open minded as an owner, because certain methods or tools will suit certain situations or individual dogs. Puppies … Read more
As you are already aware, we are BIG raw fresh feeders here at The Pet Parlour On our website, you will find a huge range of Biologically appropriate raw fresh food for Dogs. We understand that many people want to know more about the benefits of feeding Raw food feeding versus conventional convenient Kibble feeding. So below … Read more
Did you know that the feeding of highly processed dog foods is a major factor in the reduced life expectancy of our Dogs across all breeds in recent years? Since the 1970s, the average lifespan of dogs has dropped from 17 to 11, that’s a reduction of 6 years in the last 40/50 years. If … Read more
Should you feed your cat raw meat? Cats NEED meat to survive. They’re biologically equipped to survive off meat and have ZERO requirement for plant matter. Fact. Why do cats need meat? We hear this question a lot here at The Pet Parlour and the answer is very simple, Cats need taurine and you cannot … Read more
Should we bring our dogs to work? In the interest of full disclosure, I would like to say that Kaya has come to work with me since she was a little pup and… she hasn’t missed a day since. The question at hand, ‘should we bring our dogs to work’ has cropped up in the … Read more
What are the benefits of a grain free diet for a dog? In the world of canine nutrition, grain free diets (in regards to dry foods) have caused quite a stir in recent years due to the possibility of dogs developing Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) and the apparent links to grain a free diet…NOTE: Since the commotion, studies … Read more
Should you feed your dog raw meat? Should I feed my dog raw meat? This is a question I get a lot however the answer is not always that straight forward. Every dog is different and so without knowing the dog’s full history, my answer is simply “I don’t know, so please tell me more.” … Read more
Introduction If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably noticed that every time there’s a rustle of a packet or the sound of a tin opening, your canine companion’s ears prick up and their beady eyes are soon fixed on your every move. It’s great to be able to treat your dog from time to time … Read more
I know I go on about my dog a lot. And she is great. But did you hear the story about puppy-dog eyes and how dogs developed facial muscles (aka puppy-dog eyes) that would get humans to do things for them? Master manipulators. But a great tactic from an animal that is as needy as … Read more
What dogs can teach us about ourselves Have you ever seen a dog that looks like its owner? What about one that behaves like its owner? The latter is far more common, I think. Even more so having watched Channel 4’s Puppy School. We dipped in and out of it; and caught a couple of … Read more
Who’s the best dog? We’ve been finding out in a series of dog shows across Dublin over the past few weeks and months. But, we’re not done yet. The Pet Parlour, in association with Dublin City Council, could be headed your way soon. If you’re the kind of person who watches Crufts and thinks: … Read more
I have been working in conjunction with Dublin City Council for the last two years putting on Dog Shows all over the great city of Dublin. I would like to put myself forward as your Canine Candidate for Dublin. If elected I promise to More Dog Parks, our owners get to let us off the … Read more
What’s the worst thing about owning a dog? Be honest. It’s picking up s*1t every day of its life, right? When I talk to people who don’t have dogs, they really don’t understand why we do it. If they have kids, they can kind of understand but they will often say they couldn’t do what … Read more
There comes a point in every parent’s life when they need to let go and give their children space and independence. The same is true, to some extent, for our pets.
We’re going Christmas crackers It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Are you feeling Christmasy yet? The team at the Pet Parlour are. We are finalising our letters to Santa Clause, buying the last of our presents and will soon be putting up our Christmas tree. The kids are really excited about what Santa … Read more
Something spooky comes this way
Halloween is a scary time for many people, for pets it can be a very stressful time. Fireworks and firecrackers can be mildly irritating to extremely annoying, depending on the frequency. But, spare a thought for your canine friend whose hearing is roughly four times better than yours. No surprise then that the spooky season can be a stressful time for pets.
Here are 10 easy steps you can take to help your dog feel safe and calm during this time.
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