by Julie Francis | May 30, 2022 | Fur Babies blog
As we prepare to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee, let’s not forget our four legged friends! After all, Her Majesty is a dog lover therefore I have created a tasty red, white and blue dog treat recipe in her honour. Frozen fruity dog treat This delicious...
by Julie Francis | Mar 20, 2022 | Fur Babies blog
Ticks are more than a gross nuisance to our pets. They can cause infection and serious illness to us and animals. Once attached ticks can be tricky to remove so it’s important to take preventative action to manage ticks. In this post we will look at what ticks are and...
by Julie Francis | Jan 14, 2022 | Fur Babies blog
Looking for some great places to walk the dog? Dog walks are one of the joys of being a dog owner so in 2021 I set a goal to explore one new route with Bosun each month. Although lockdown restrictions meant we had to stay local, it was actually rather lovely to...
by Julie Francis | Feb 15, 2021 | Fur Babies blog
Can you imagine how it feels to lose your dog? To lose your best friend and constant companion, would be sickening. Now imagine that your dog has been cruelly stolen from you in a wicked act of theft. It makes me so angry, but sadly pet theft is an increasing reality...
by Julie Francis | Sep 8, 2020 | Fur Babies blog
A few years ago I discovered paracord crafting and I loved it! It combined my passion for making things with a love of the outdoors. Furthermore, it’s perfect for creating beautiful and practical dog collars. Crafting, outdoors and dogs – that’s my perfect...
by Julie Francis | Jun 24, 2020 | Fur Babies blog
Whilst walking Bosun, I sometimes get passing comments on the practice of docking dogs tails. A lot of people assume my boxers tail has been docked, and are quick to make their views on the matter known. They are often surprised however when I inform them that Bosun...
by Julie Francis | May 20, 2020 | Fur Babies blog
What is a Fur Baby? Call your dog, cat or other furry pet your fur baby (or fur child) and you might get a mixed response. Often not a positive one. Some may roll their eyes and sneer, a few physically cringe whilst others deride you for undermining the wonder of...
by Julie Francis | Mar 24, 2020 | Fur Babies blog
Indoor games and activities for your dog Most dogs love being outdoors, walking, running, digging and chasing are physical activities which exercise your dog and tires them out. But how can you exercise your dog if you can’t go outside? Sometimes dogs are...
by Julie Francis | Feb 27, 2020 | Fur Babies blog
Lets be honest. Picking up dog poop is not the fun part of dog ownership. It’s a smelly job and somebody has to do it – that somebody is YOU. When you take on a dog, you take on this responsibility. Besides being horrible to see and disgusting if stepped in...
by Julie Francis | Jan 16, 2020 | Fur Babies blog
Have you ever been to a fun dog show? I love taking the Fur Babies stall to markets and events in and around Bristol & Bath, but my favourite events are the fun dog shows because being surrounded by dogs and chatting to like-minded dog lovers is my idea of a great...