Some pre-purchase preparation will make a huge difference to those initial stressful months of ownership and help make this new addition to your family a go a little smoother. Owning a dog is a real privilege and, as a vet, it's a privilege to help people with this special relationship.
March 23rd 2018 is 'National Puppy Day' and this year I've teamed up with pet food manufacturer Forthglade to help with their campaign #PredForPup to raise awareness of just how many puppies are being bought with little preparation for their care. Taking a on a new puppy is incredibly exciting but can also be extremely daunting. Too often it turns out to be overwhelming and as many as 1 in 10 puppies are rehomed within a month of purchase.
Some pre-purchase preparation will make a huge difference to those initial stressful months of ownership and help make this new addition to your family a go a little smoother. Owning a dog is a real privilege and, as a vet, it's a privilege to help people with this special relationship. This month's picture is one of my favourites I've ever taken. Most of the time you see unbelievable wildlife photos, it's because the photographer has spent weeks out in the field waiting for the magic combination of light and subject. However, I was always working, getting in front of the lens and not behind it. Occasionally I would get 5 minutes just to snap a few photos of my own and this was one of those moments. It isn't perfect, the light wasn't hitting the walrus' eyes, but it was good enough for me!
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