Has your dog been getting to many treats and oversized portions lately? Managing your dog’s weight is extremely important when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle for your pet. Research shows that two thirds of dogs are overweight and the role of nutrition plays a vital part in ensuring your dog stays healthy and their weight is…
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GAIN Pet Nutrition and The Irish Kennel Club are delighted to launch the 2021 calendar competition which will start taking entries as of June 15th. This year has been very different for everyone and while we know that there have been many challenges, we hope that you are getting to enjoy spending some extra time with your families and pets.…
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We are delighted to launch our calendar competition in association with the Irish Kennel Club, the competition has kindly been sponsored by Petbond. The overall prizefund is worth over €3000! Simply email the photo to gainphotocompetition@glanbia.ie to enter and your dog could feature in the Irish Kennel Club/GAIN Pet Nutrition Calendar for 2021. See T&Cs below The promoter of this Competition…
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We have all spent a little or a lot of extra time at home recently and with that we have had a great opportunities to get to know our pets and spend more quality time with them. It has been great, hasn’t it? With lockdown easing and restrictions being somewhat lifted, people are finding themselves getting back into some form…
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The first months – Getting a dog is like getting a new member of the family. The dog will have needs such as walks, play, affection and training. In all likelihood, owning a dog is not the only commitment that you have, so you need to work the dog’s schedule around that of your own. At ten weeks old, you…
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Following a most successful contest, where over 5,000 votes were cast, we are pleased to announce that the winner is the Wire Fox Terrier CH & GB CH BLACKDALE CAROUSEL Bred in Dundalk in the famous Blackdale kennels of Harry O’Donoghue, ‘Ruby’ was bred in the purple amongst legions of other memorable Blackdale dogs down through the years, like her…
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With a lot more time spent at home these days, the dogs may be spending more time in the garden than usual. Gardens can be beautiful playgrounds for dogs but can also be very dangerous. We have had a look at some tips to help keep your pooch happy and safe in the garden while you get to enjoy the…
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