🐶 Dogs
Dog care, from the vets
Practical, vet-reviewed advice for every stage of life with your dog.
Best Dogs for First-Time Owners
New to dogs? These beginner-friendly breeds are easier to train, live with and love, plus the traits to look for, and why a rescue can be the perfect first dog.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best Puzzle Toys & Enrichment for Dogs
The best puzzle toys and enrichment for dogs, beat boredom, slow down eating and tire out a busy brain. Types, difficulty levels and what to look for before you buy.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best No-Pull Dog Harnesses (2026 Buying Guide)
The best no-pull dog harnesses to stop pulling on the lead, front-clip vs back-clip vs head halters, how to fit one properly, and what to look for before you buy.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere? 8 Common Dog Behaviours Explained
Why does your dog follow you from room to room? A friendly guide to eight common dog behaviours, following, head tilts, the zoomies, leaning and more, and what they mean.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best Family Dogs: 12 Breeds That Are Great With Kids
The best family dog breeds for homes with children, gentle, patient and sociable dogs, from Labradors to Cavaliers. Plus how to choose the right dog for your family.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best Dog Breeds for Apartment Living
The best dog breeds for apartments, calm, adaptable dogs that thrive in smaller spaces. Plus the breeds that struggle, and how to keep any dog happy in a flat.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best Dog Beds for Large Breeds (2026 Buying Guide)
The best dog beds for large and giant breeds, orthopedic support, chew-resistance, cooling and the right size. What to look for before you buy a bed that lasts.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
New Puppy Checklist: Everything You Need for the First Week
Bringing home a puppy? Our complete new-puppy checklist covers the gear to buy, how to puppy-proof your home, the first-week routine and the vet basics to sort early.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best Dog Breeds for Hot Climates
Thinking of a dog in a hot country like the UAE? These breeds tend to cope better with heat, plus the breeds that struggle most, and how to keep any dog safe in summer.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best Slow-Feeder Bowls for Dogs That Eat Too Fast
The best slow-feeder bowls to stop your dog gulping their food, why fast eating is a problem, how slow feeders help, and what to look for before you buy.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Best Cooling Mats & Gear to Keep Your Dog Cool in Summer (2026)
Our editorial pick of the best cooling mats, vests, bowls and gear to keep your dog comfortable in hot weather, what actually works, and what to look for before you buy.
By Meow Howl Editorial Team
Keeping Your Dog Cool in Dubai During the Hot Summer Months
Dubai summers can hit 50°C, dangerous for dogs. A vet's guide to keeping your dog cool and safe, the warning signs of overheating, and what to do in a heat emergency.
By Dr Alisa Alden Veterinarian
Dog Pool Safety: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Pooch Safe
Swimming is great fun and exercise for dogs, but pools carry real risks. Learn how to teach your dog to swim and exit safely, plus the medical dangers from drowning to pool-water toxicity.
By Dr Gillian Davidson
How to Potty Train a Puppy: Tips for Pet Parents
A vet's step-by-step guide to potty training a puppy, what age to start, using crates and puppy pads, building a schedule, spotting the signs, and why positive reinforcement always wins.
By Dr Alice Barker BVSc MRCVS
How to Solve the 10 Top Behaviour Problems in Dogs
A vet's guide to the 10 most common dog behaviour problems, aggression, separation anxiety, barking, chewing, jumping up, biting, begging, digging and chasing, and how to solve each one.
By Emma Chandley MRCVS
5 Reasons Why Dogs Bite and How to Stop It
Understand the 5 main reasons dogs bite, panic, protection, pain, play and predation, and learn to read canine body language so you can prevent bites and keep your family safe.
By Dr Gillian Davidson
Dog Training 101: How to Train Your Dog the Right Way
A complete beginner's guide to dog training, how dogs learn, why positive reinforcement works best, house-training and crate-training a puppy, basic commands, and tackling problem behaviours.
By Dr Gillian Davidson
Dog Emergencies: What to Do If Your Dog Is Coughing and Gagging
A vet explains the difference between coughing and gagging in dogs, the common causes from kennel cough to heart disease, the warning signs to watch for, and when it's an emergency.
By Rosa Millar
What To Do If Your Dog Is Throwing Up Yellow Bile (Vet Answer)
A vet explains why dogs vomit yellow bile, from bilious vomiting syndrome to obstructions, when you can treat it at home, and the warning signs that mean you should see a vet now.
By Alexandra Warner BVMS
6 Vet-Approved Natural Home Remedies for Itchy Dogs
A vet shares 6 natural home remedies to soothe an itchy dog, essential fatty acids, diet, coconut oil, oatmeal baths and more, plus why a diagnosis must come first.
By Rebecca MacMillan BVetMed BSAVA PGCertSAM MRCVS
6 Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for Anyone With Allergies
A vet explains why people are allergic to dogs, what 'hypoallergenic' really means, and 6 low-shedding dog breeds, plus practical tips to reduce allergens at home.
By Louise Barnes MRCVS
