Mutterings
Welcome to Mutterings; Proprietor (& former journalist) Sarah Mountford's collection of photos, articles, links, comment, videos, recommendations and understandings from the world of Mutts.
PUPPIES – HOW MUCH IS THAT DOGGIE IN THE WINDOW?
Short noses, googly eyes and wrinkles have hit the news recently. A selection of traits which, vets from the British Veterinary Association have said, are harmful to the dogs that carry them and the purses and emotional reserves of their owners. Radio 5 Live and Radio 4's You and Yours programme both covered the story and came to the House of Mutt to ask about our experiences of these brachycephalic breeds.
HECTOR
Misery Monday, apparently and officially The Most Miserable Day of the Calendar Year, I'm afraid proved so for us. The beloved Hector was put to sleep after 14 long and very happy years of being The Mountford Family Dog.
TIME FOR CHIPS!
A reminder that microchipping becomes compulsory for all dogs in England, Scotland and Wales on the 6th April this year. It's not a hassle and it is a major player in helping reunite lost owners with their dogs. Put it on the To Do List !
CAUTIONARY ‘TAILS’ FROM THE VETS….
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to watch out for potential hazards to their pets this Christmas as findings released today reveal that a nativity display, antifreeze and £200 in £20 notes were just some of the items that landed animals in veterinary practices over the 2014 festive period.
PODGERS, PORKERS, CHUNKIES – OR JUST ‘COMFORTABLE’? THE OVERWEIGHT DEBATE CONTINUES….
Researchers at the Veterinary Record journal report that one in four dogs shown at Crufts were overweight.
ASTARPETS COLUMN: HOT TO TROT!
HE’S A WORKING DOG….
MAKING FULL USE OF THE HEATH!
ASTAR PETS COLUMN: THE DUDE DIARIES, HOUSETRAINING
TOP 6 FACTORS THAT VETS THINK IMPROVE DOGS’ HEALTH AND WELFARE ….
ASTAR PETS COLUMN: TIME TO PARTY!
TATLER: HOUSE OF MUTT & THE BOW-WOW FACTOR
House of Mutt makes it into Tatler's April 2015 edition - we like the Bow-Wow Factor headline!
ASTAR PETS COLUMN: THE DUDE DIARIES INTRO
ASTAR PETS COLUMN: COMING HOME
ASTAR PETS GUEST COLUMN: SMELL & ASSOCIATION…
WHAT IS YOUR DOG THINKING?
OFF THE LEASH …
THE DUDE DIARIES: WEEK ONE AND IT’S ALL ABOUT … SETTLING IN. AND SLEEPING.
INTRODUCING …
One thing we have plenty of here at the House of Mutt, is doggy company. With bookings coming in up to ten months ahead of time and with a scribbled waiting list often seen snaking its way down the white board in the office, we're guaranteed not to be dog-less any time soon. So why, I wonder, have we seen fit to add A.N.Other to the Family Mountford in the form of a small, patched Jack Russell terrier, called Dude?!