by Anya | Jul 31, 2022 | Blog, Pet Guides, You & Your Dog
It’s Swiss National Day tomorrow and many of the evening celebrations are likely to end with a bang – many town and private celebrations finish with fireworks. These are of course exciting for us hoomans … There is just something magical about throwing your head back...
by Anya | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog, Dog Health & Nutrition
A flexitarian diet for dogs is defined as mixing regular meat based meals with some plant based meals too. We are all living through an ecological crisis and we are all aware of the need to reduce our carbon foot print to create a sustainable future. In one UCLA...
by Anya | Sep 21, 2021 | Blog, Snacks and Chews
As you would expect, Wackee Snacks by The Woof Club, are all about 100% natural & healthy. These snacks not only taste amazing and will delight the most discerning doggy palate, they also address a range of common doggy health and well-being issues too –...
by Anya | Sep 12, 2021 | Dog Health & Nutrition, Pet Guides
Water is just as important to your dog as a balanced diet. It is the main component of the cells in the body and a lack of water results in dehydration which is extremely dangerous. Typical signs of dehydration are; Loss of skin elasticity – pinch the skin on...
by Anya | Aug 20, 2021 | You & Your Dog
As you know we work regularly with a dog rescue organisation. For those fantastic people who choose to adopt a rescue dog, in particular a puppy, Giardia is quite common. If your new puppy suffers from a bout of severe diarreah that does not seem to clear up, it is...
by Anya | Aug 20, 2021 | You & Your Dog
Picking up after your dog isn’t exactly the most enjoyable chore. Let’s face it, it can be tempting to just skip this task altogether …. It’s not bothering anyone right? Well wrong! Dog poop is not only bad for the environment and your garden too but it...
by Anya | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog, You & Your Dog
Swiss National Day is coming around again. A fun social celebration on the 1st August for the majority of humans but a source of fear for many of our four legged friends. Those fireworks have a lot to answer for ! Noise anxiety is a common problem in the dog...
by Anya | Apr 13, 2021 | Dog Health & Nutrition, Pet Guides
Your dog’s teeth have a lot of work to do. Dogs use their mouths for more than just eating; they use them to play, explore and taste a lot of their surroundings too. So, if you don’t look after your dog’s teeth regularly you are most likely storing up problems for...
by Anya | Apr 13, 2021 | Dog Health & Nutrition, Interesting facts from The Woof Club Team
There is a lot of talk at the moment about the environmental and nutritional benefits of insect-based food and insect-based pet foods/ snacks are readily available in pet shops. But is this just a fashionable trend or is this shift in protein source for our pets a...
by Anya | Apr 12, 2021 | You & Your Dog
It is really important to keep ticks off your dogs and cats because of the diseases that they can transmit to both our pets and us. However there are so many tick repellant options on the market to choose from. In this blog we will take a look at our preferred anti...
by Anya | Apr 6, 2021 | Dog Health & Nutrition, Pet Guides
Follow this guide to learn how to remove a tick from a dog or cat and dispose of it properly. What are ticks? Ticks are spider-like small parasites that suck blood from other animals. They have eight legs with an egg shaped body, which becomes larger and darker when...
by Anya | Oct 7, 2020 | Interesting facts from The Woof Club Team, You & Your Dog
Oh werde altOur dog is part of the family and they are treated as such. So if you move home then of course the dog comes along too, right?! So how much does it cost to take care of your dog if you find yourself in Switzerland? Should you insure your dog? If so, then...
by Anya | Sep 24, 2020 | Interesting facts from The Woof Club Team, Pet Guides
The Bernese mountain dog has its origins in Switzerland and is a well recognised large breed dog. Until 2016 it was the only Swiss breed to make it into the top 10 most popular dogs in the country. However it is now sitting at position 11 having been pushed out by the...
by Anya | Sep 24, 2020 | Events, Interesting facts from The Woof Club Team
Many English-speaking expats, particularly Americans who arrive in Switzerland, may be surprised to learn that Halloween is not a famous festival for the carnival-happy Swiss. Switzerland has more masked carnival festivals that any other country per head of...
by Anya | Aug 20, 2020 | Dog Health & Nutrition, Dog Toys & Games, You & Your Dog
Don’t forget that in warm weather your dog feels hot and bothered just like you do! He also needs to drink plenty of water to keep cool and frozen treats can be a great way to increase your dogs water intake. You can find instructions for how to make our favourite ...
