Caring for senior dogs during winter is essential to ensure their health and comfort. As dogs age, they become more vulnerable to the cold weather, and the winter season can be particularly harsh on their joints and immune system. It is important to keep them warm and dry, provide them with adequate nutrition and hydration, and make any necessary adjustments to their exercise routine.

We've rounded up some tips on how you can help keep your dog happy and healthy even during the colder months.

They can be energetic, full of vigour, and seem to have indestructible health, but just like all living things, dogs can fall victim to a variety of illnesses, ranging from parasites to bacterial or viral infections.

We’re going to go with the assumption that you take your dog to the vet regularly for check ups, and that they are vaccinated or will have received all of their shots soon. But besides the diseases that these shots protect against, here are five common medical issues you should be on the lookout for.

Taking walks with your dog is essential for keeping them healthy and happy. Besides their regular potty walks, dogs should engage in some longer exercise sessions on a weekly basis. Spending time outdoors is important for socialising with other animals and people and offers multiple benefits to their body, too.

Choosing the right gear to walk your dog with can make a world of difference. Not only does the lead need to be good-quality, but you also need to be able to restrain your dog’s movements, especially when they risk getting into a potentially dangerous situation.