You may have noticed that we were away at a Trade Show over the weekend 26-27 March. PATS (Pet and Aquatics Trade Show, we believe) is held twice a year – a spring show in Sandown, and the main show in Telford in October. Continue reading PATS Trade Show, Sandown 2023
We at the Doggie Boat sell an extensive range of dog chews of various types. Popular examples are the Ostrich Crisps, Ostrich Knuckles, and ChewRoots to name but a few! But what about the Himalayan Yak Milk Chews? Continue reading Himalayan Yak Milk Chews for Dogs
It’s so easy to pop down to your handy Super Store to get all your shopping – including Dog Treats. But, as a general rule, you don’t get the same level of service as you would from your small, family business. Continue reading Support your Family Business
Beef Collagen Sticks are a super healthy alternative to Rawhide Chews. Simply Air Dried, no harmful chemicals are used in the process. Continue reading Are Beef Collagen Sticks Good for Dogs?
At this Festive time of year, Christmas Safety needs to be foremost in our minds. It is easy to get so wrapped up (if you’ll pardon the pun!) in the celebrations, we may miss the dangers to our dogs. Continue reading 20 Top Christmas Safety Tips for your Dog
We see them in many pet shops. Roasted Beef Bones of all sizes. But are they good for our dogs?
We don’t think so! Let’s face it, a dog’s natural diet is raw, so why would we want to cook them in the first place? Continue reading Are Roasted Beef Bones Good for Dogs?
We all want what’s best for our pets. Dogs love to chew, so what better than to give them something to chew on?
Popular opinion suggests that Rawhide Chews are downright dangerous, that they are full of chemical nasties due to the processes involved in their manufacture.
We at The Doggie Boat have done extensive research on this and can find very little substantive documentation to support these theories and reports. On their website The American Kennel Club states: Continue reading Beware Rawhide Chews for Dogs
100% pure air-dried Ostrich thigh bone. Nothing added. Nothing (apart from moisture) taken away.
Long lasting ~ super healthy ~ teeth cleaning ~ highly digestible ~ super-low fat ~ hypoallergenic ~ safe crunchy munchy treat for dogs.
Ostrich is one of the ‘novel proteins’ recommended for dogs. This means that it is a protein not found in their usual food. Most dog foods are based around chicken and/or beef, or, in many cases ‘animal derivatives’ (let’s not go into detail on that very controversial subject – but basically, it usually means that the pet food is made from all the dodgy bits leftover after all the edibles have been removed by the normal butchery processes). Dogs can develop sensitivities and allergies to these regular proteins, leading to digestive problems, skin conditions and other issues. Continue reading The Healthy Benefits of Ostrich Bones
