Dog Guides

• Dog Years Explained: How Old Is Your Dog in Human Years?The seven dog years rule is wrong. See how dog age really converts to human years by size, with a simple formula and what to check as your dog ages.
• How Much to Feed a Dog: Weight, Calories and Portion SizesHow much to feed a dog by weight, how to read kcal per cup on the label, a worked example for a 30 kg dog, and the rib and waist check that matters more.
• Puppy Vaccination Schedule: What Happens at 6, 9, 12 and 16 WeeksA week by week puppy vaccination schedule, which shots are core, when rabies is due, and what is safe to do before the series finishes at 16 weeks.
• How Much Exercise Does a Dog Need Each Day?Daily exercise targets by breed group and age, the five minute puppy guideline, mental work that counts, and signs of too much or too little.
• Dog Vet Costs Explained: From Routine Visits to Emergency SurgeryWhat routine dog care covers, which procedures drive the biggest bills, why prices differ by region, and how to budget for an emergency before it happens.
• Is Dog Insurance Worth It? How to Run the NumbersHow dog insurance maths works, what policies exclude, how deductible and reimbursement change the payout, and when self insuring a dog comes out ahead.
• Foods That Are Toxic to Dogs: What to Do in the First Ten MinutesChocolate, grapes, onions, xylitol and alcohol are dangerous to dogs. See the amounts that matter, the symptoms to watch, and the first steps to take.
• Crate Training Basics: A Step by Step Guide for PuppiesHow to size a crate, introduce it without tears, build duration, and set rules that keep the crate a safe place instead of a punishment.