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Itchy Skin
If your dog has started to itch and scratch more than normal or if you notice that their skin is becoming inflamed, then it may be due to one of the causes noted below: Parasites (fleas, lice or other insects): fleas are most active in the summer and winter are more likely to lie dormant,…
Specialist Dog Food – What’s New?
An increase in awareness of canine digestive issues, coupled with a better veterinary understanding of the causes, is leading dog food manufacturers to respond with a wider range of specialist dog food. Gilbertson & Page’s brands have offered a strong line-up of feeds for dogs with sensitive digestive systems over many years. However, the Dr…
Italian Spinoni Go from Strength to Strength
Back in January 2015, we published an article about ace Italian Spinone breeder and judge Nina Fleming’s latest litter. You can find the original article here. Well, Nina’s dogs have come up trumps yet again and she very kindly attributes some of her success, and the health of the mother and pups, to the role of…
Our British Dog Foods have a Great Reputation Abroad, too!
In the past, we’ve occasionally mentioned Gilbertson & Page’s activities in mainland Europe, but most of our customers won’t be aware that 2017 will mark the 20th anniversary of Gilbertson & Page feeds being available in Poland. To mark that milestone, several activities are already being organised by ‘our man in Central Europe’, Piotr Grono,…
Breed Profile – Dogue de Bordeaux
History of Breed: An ancient French breed, also known as the French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff or Bordeauxdog, the Dogue de Bordeaux is a very large, muscular breed of dog that was originally bred to pull carts, guard properties and flocks of sheep, hunt and fight. Dogues were shown at the first French dog show in 1863…
Specialist Dog Foods – What’s So ‘Special’?
Specialist dog foods have evolved for a reason, and a very simple one at that. All dogs are different. Different breeds, sizes, activity levels, digestive systems, not to mention having their own opinion on flavour! What suits one pup down to the ground could totally disagree with another. Understanding the reasons behind specialist dog food…
