Matt Smith Canine

12/07/2025

Warning for pet owners after dog seized from hot car.
https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2025-07-10/warning-for-pet-owners-after-dog-seized-from-hot-car

08/07/2025

RIP You brought us all together for football and created a family unit. You’ll be sorely missed. Rest easy 💙

06/07/2025

UPDATE: Sadly the Alex was found past.

Rest Easy Brother. Sending love to all family, friends & to the Regiment.

30/06/2025

Have an outside tap and hose? Treat your dog to a pool top help keep cool. (paid link)

Peteast Dog Splash Pad

30/06/2025

Heatstroke in dogs is no joke. Here are some FACTS.

In the UK, any temperature 21 degrees and above can cause heat stroke. Today (30/06/2025) has peaked at 30 and at 22:00 it will still be 22 degrees!

The survival rate is around 50%....YES, a 50% chance your dog could die.
It takes around 30 days for a dog to condition itself to hotter temperatures, thats how dogs in hotter countries fair better.
At excessive temperature's that your dog is not conditioned to, vital organs will begin to fail, at a rapid rate. Some beyond the point of no return.
Short snouted (brachycephalic) dogs are at a greater risk, as are larger breeds with thick double coats.
An unconscious dog is very difficult to revive, especially as most owners will not be trained in canine first aid.

Signs to look out for.

Unsteady and lethargic
Excessive drooling without excessive drinking
Vomiting
Bright red or pale gums
Diarrhoea
Excessive panting, some breeds pant heavily anyway so this should be more than typical, and clear signs of breathing difficulty.

DON'T TAKE THE RISK! If you have to take your dog out to the toilet, do that and that only...don't assume a few more steps just for some exercise won't hurt!

I'd list some ways to keep your dog cool, but honestly, if you don't know by now you should really question if owning a dog is for you!

29/06/2025

Do you make your own dog food at home? Tired of chopping...give this a go. It's a game changer. (paid link)

Mini Chopper 400W LINKChef Mini Food Processor Vegetable Chopper 1.2L Stainless Steel Bowl, Meat Grinder with 4 bi-Level Blades for Meat Vegetable Fruit

28/06/2025

People wonder why I get so angry when over stimulated, possibly aggressive, unsocialised and out of control dogs approach my dog! Lucky for most, my dog doesn’t care and will just walk on. Just know that if your dog approaches in a manner similar to the ones in this video…your dog will be volleyed back to you 👍🏻 Don’t be lazy, train your dog and invest in a lead or training line.

28/06/2025

Even though it’s cloudy, it’s still due to peak around 28 degrees today. Don’t be an idiot and walk your dog in it! Wait til this evening and enjoy a nice walk then 👍🏻

27/06/2025

I posted a while back on the importance of not over feeding your dog. To help you gauge the correct daily amount you should be giving your dog I've added a calculator to my website, which calculates your dogs weight and activity level to give a value you should be aiming for.

Click the button below to complete our online Diet Assessment form, we'll take your information and create a FREE 100% natural raw diet specific to your dog, for you to make at home yourself.

24/06/2025

Amen 👌🏻

20/02/2025

💙💙💙

14/02/2025

It starts…first batch and complete packs in the freezer. Hopefully will be going to my test pilot soon 👌🏻 details on when food will be available to all coming soon.