There are a couple of commonly-held beliefs in relation to the question of why dogs eat grass. Some people believe that they do it because they have an upset stomach and that the grass will help encourage them to be sick, whilst others are sure that they eat grass to make up for a nutritional deficiency in their diet. But are either of these suggestions correct?

The magic words when it comes to recipes - 'no baking required'! These more-ish treats will have your dogs doing cartwheels just to get their paws on more.

Now, before I get a torrent of messages extolling the virtues of French bulldogs and how your own dog is perfect in every way, you must understand that this is not a blog written to slate the French bulldog as a suitable pet, but an article based on scientific research into the health status of the breed.

Have you ever been bitten by a dog? How did you react? Most importantly, what did you do just before the dog attacked? Do you blame the dog entirely, or do you realise that the circumstances, and perhaps your own actions, had a part to play? Now, of course, there are instances where a dog is simply aggressive and prone to attack. However, more and more often, dogs are being torn away from their homes, abandoned by their families and labelled as ‘aggressive’ because they have reacted after being put in circumstances beyond their control. A pioneering study looking at ‘real time’ attacks provides some interesting reading.

Not only are sweet potatoes a great alternative to grain, they also bring a whole host of their own special benefits to the table - or, should I say, the dog bowl. Let's look at some now...