Walker & Drake Blog

Firstly, what is a flea? A flea is a tiny blood sucking parasite, typically 3-4mm in length, that can irritate your dog and infest your home. Once you realise your dog has fleas you can bet they are pretty well established!We...

We share our home with four lucky animals that get great care and provide us with fantastic companionship. None of them are of pedigree, in fact, they are all rescue pets of some sort. Two from recognised rescue centres, one...

The clocks have gone back, it’s dark by late afternoon, and we’re putting the heating on at night. This can only mean one thing…..winter is here! While sometimes the weather makes it less than pleasant to be out walking with...

Walker and Drake are thrilled make the finals of the D&AD Creative Awards, PetQuip and Pet Industry Federation Awards!Walker and Drake have been recognised by their peers by making the finals of both the prestigious, PetQuip and Pet Industry Federation...

National Pet Obesity Awareness Day 13 October 2021 It is true to say that pets come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes sizes get a little out of hand. That’s why on October 13 the world comes together to...

Having puppies and young children in the same house can be challenging, but the fun they will have growing up together, and the mutual benefits of sharing experiences is well worth it.We do have to remember though that both species...

It’s definitely been a ‘year of the dog’ and as many of us welcomed new four-legged family members into our homes over lockdown, one new business focused on putting their health first. We catch up with Richard Grant, co-founder of Walker & Drake,...

Dogs can be fussy eaters for a number of reasons so the best place to start is by getting your dog checked by a vet just to see that it isn’t something more serious causing their lack of interest in...