A SPRING IN OUR STEP

Welcome to our April edition.

Walking in the pouring down rain will hopefully soon be in the past as we head into the season of spring. I love spring. New beginnings, an uplifted spirit, and most importantly, fewer walks where me and our Westie get soaked to the bone.

As spring approaches, however, we need to remind everyone that the season of light brings with it some dangers for our beloved dogs. Our Feature this month looks at the flowers, plants, and seasonal items to watch out for in order to keep our Westies healthy and safe.

Back in January, Sue Makepeace, writer of our Nutrition column introduced us to the story of Lottie, a beautiful Westie with severe skin problems. Sue is back this month with an update from Lottie’s parents who reveal what they have been through to get Lottie back to the happy little dog that she once was.

The change in season also brings back the little critters that we all dread. Yes, ticks and fleas. If you haven’t been preparing your Westie (naturally) for the last few months then you’ll want to see our Health column where the Founder of Herbal Dog Co, Gemma Stocks, tells us how to get rid of these irritating little creatures.

Our Community column this month looks at the wonderful Westies that took part in the Edinburgh Westie Walk a few months ago. If you run a Westie Walk group, please feel free to email your images to info@westiesandbesties.com – we’d love to see them!

Wishing you all a peaceful and refreshing spring season!

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Innovative New Products

The Easy Raw Dog

Food Co Ltd, based in Buckinghamshire is launching a new Variety Pack of complete raw dog food.

ONE-STOP SHOP

Supermarket giant, ASDA, has launched ‘pet zones’ in certain stores to create a one-stop shop for pet parents.

MICROWAVE MEALS

HugMyDog have created frozen meals which can be microwaved helping those dogs which prefer their food that little bit warmer.

THE BENEFITS OF RAW

Thinking about transitioning your Westie to raw food?

Read on to find out all the health benefits of doing so.

IS YOUR WESTIE MILKING IT?

Read all about the benefits of giving your Westie goat’s milk as an added treat at mealtimes and how it helps your dog slurp up plenty of yummy goodness.

LOTTIE’S LIFE

We catch up on how Lottie, a Westie with severe skin issues is doing, and find out how her parents have struggled to help her overcome her skin condition.

HOPPING INTO SPRING

With the warm weather comes the fleas and ticks. Gemma Stocks, Founder of Herbal Dog Co, tells us how to cope with the annoying little critters.

A REFRESHING CHANGE

With spring on its way, why not indulge in some bright and flowery items to brighten your home and your mood.

A GATHERING OF WESTIES

Check out these wonderful photographs from a Westie walk in Edinburgh.

SPRING DANGERS

A reminder to pet parents of the dangers that the season of spring brings with it.

Launches

InnovatIve new Product for

The Easy Raw Dog Food Co Ltd, based in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire are launching a new Variety Pack of complete raw dog food in Jollyes stores nationwide.

With a successful launch last year of their Supercharged range of complete meals, The Easy Raw Dog Food Co have now made it even easier to feed smaller breeds a complete raw diet.

The meals in the Variety Pack are small 50g portions and all made from high quality, locally sourced meats and enhanced with herbs, seeds and superfoods. These are 100% natural food with no grains, fillers, or synthetic additives.

Ideal for smaller breeds and those with limited freezer space. Co-founder of Easy Raw, Lynda Cafferty says, ‘It’s a really exciting time here at Easy Raw HQ. We thrive on making it easy for everyone to feed their dog the healthiest diet possible. Feeding a smaller breed a raw diet has always involved storing excess meats and can at times be wasteful. Now with the Variety pack, one pouch contains a range of complete meals all perfectly pre-portioned and ready to feed. In partnership with

Jollyes we are now making it easier than ever to provide the highest quality foods in the most convenient way for the owner.’

The Buying Team at Jollyes, said: ‘We are delighted to be working with The Easy Raw Dog Food Co. who have created this innovative product which makes feeding smaller dogs a raw diet so easy. At Jollyes we see the benefits of raw feeding so want to make it widely accessible and available nationwide through our stores for our customers and their pets’ The Variety Pack is launching in Jollyes stores and on the Easy Raw Dog Food Co website from the beginning of March 2023.