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Just like people, dogs get anxious. It is an unpleasant emotion, but it's also normal and healthy. All breeds of dogs can have dog anxiety, although each dog may experience it differently. Although all dogs occasionally experience worry, if excessive levels of anxiety go untreated, a dog may develop an anxiety disorder. Dog anxiety, if untreated, can result in behavioural problems as well as other problems.

We know that post-Christmas there are a lot of new pet parents out there who are trying to learn the basics. Don’t get overwhelmed; having a new four-legged family member is possibly one of the highlights of your life (personally I’ve never had children but apparently that’s a pretty big life achievement too, lol).

Check out our Top 10 Dog Grooming Tips that will make bath times a breeze for you and your new best friend.

Oil based shampoo has a number of benefits for dogs. It will help to keep their coat healthy and free from tangles, and it can also help to protect their skin from dryness and irritation. There are a number of different oils that can be used in shampoo, and each has its own set of benefits.

Has your dog begun to stink? That's typically a pretty strong indication that they need a wash. Here's how you create a bathing roster so that it doesn't have to go that far. You might be surprised at how often you should wash your dog!

Lately we have had a few tourists pop in to visit our new Newcastle store to grab some goodies for their four-legged companions. When we asked where their doggo was however, we were sad to hear that they couldn’t come on holidays because it was too hard finding a hotel that would allow them.

We have been busily researching since and we’re happy to bring you our comprehensive guide to dog-friendly accommodation in Newcastle!

This week on the blog I wanted to talk about our Calming range. Particularly Lavender Oil and how it helps to calm your pup. Lavender oil is a popular essential oil that is used for a variety of purposes. It has a calming and relaxing effect on humans, and it turns out that it can have the same effect on dogs. If your dog is anxious, stressed, or just needs to relax, lavender oil is a great natural option for you to try. It is safe to use and has few side effects. Here is what you need to know about using lavender oil to calm your dog.

Maintaining your dog's pH level is crucial for keeping them healthy. But what is the usual pH of dog skin? Why it's critical? And what you can do to maintain it?

According to its definition, pH is the hydrogen cation concentration (H +) divided by the negative logarithm. Basically speaking, because this may appear confusing, the pH scale indicates how often a mixture, solution, material, etc. is more acidic or more alkaline than neutral deionized water (pH 7).

Dogs' exterior skin has a pH that ranges from 6.5 (for Maltese, for example) to 8.0 (for Labradors), with an average pH of 7.5, whereas human skin has a pH that is between 4.8 and 5.8. It should be noted that the pH varies depending on factors like gender, race, body type, nutrition, hormones, and any current skin diseases.

We all know and love Aloe Vera on our skin and sometimes in what we eat and drink. But did you know it's good for dogs too? Enzymes found in aloe aid in the healing and reduction of inflammation. In addition to these 75 more components, aloe vera has therapeutic qualities. These consist of: A, C, and E vitamins (antioxidants that neutralise free radicals)

This week I had some spare time and made my pooch's favourite treats for him. I've been baking pupcakes for my guy since he was a baby and there have been a few hits and a lot of misses. These recipes are the ones he absolutely loves! And when he's been a super good boy, I even let him lip the bowl... and the spoon.

 

We know about the benefits of vitamin E for human skin, scar reduction, moisturising, anti-aging, but did you know that it’s also super important for dogs too. Whether it’s in their diet or applied topically, vitamin E is also super beneficial for your pup.

What is vitamin E exactly? There are eight different types of vitamin E, with alpha-tocopherol, a strong antioxidant, being the most popular. It has a similar property to vitamins A, D, and K

We here at Hey Hudson pride ourselves on our ingredients. We spent a year testing and researching what works, what doesn’t and what is best for your dog. Going through this process also let us to learn about all of the things that we need to avoid, and shock horror, they’re all the things we avoid in our Scrubba Body range as well. With our three Hey Hudson ranges, we are very vocal about all of the ingredients we love and champion. But here are the ones you need to run in the other direction if you see them: