So 2025 is coming to a close and I thought some readers might be interested to know what happened to Digby, our beloved dog who was diagnosed with a nasal tumour in July 2024.
Digby’s final journey
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From The Blog
From the blog contains a whole host of tips on how to raise your dog. The articles are listed in chronological order, with the latest showing first. You can also find them listed on the specific age appropriate sections.
Frankie goes to Hafod Cae Maen, Portmerion
Hafod Cae Maen, near Porthmadog is privately owned by Paul de Thierry and still used by the family occasionally during the year. It’s surrounded by an acre of fully enclosed, secluded gardens with views across the Dwyryd Estuary, and easy access to woodland walks. This beautiful house was...
Key tips for keeping your dog cool in hot weather
Freya, Frankie with cousin Kassie enjoying the early morning sunshine Water and hydration Always have fresh, cool water available – multiple bowls around the house and garden. Add ice cubes to water bowls to keep it cooler for longer. Carry water and a collapsible bowl on any walks. Some dogs...
Frankie goes to Belle Grove Barns, Suffolk
Jo and Nick’s back story and history of how Belle Grove Farm became a boutique self-catering retreat, is a fascinating one. Nick’s family took over the farm in 1960, but there was insufficient work to keep him fully occupied. For around five months a year, Nick diversified into running long haul...
Taking your dog on a canal trip
Freya & Frankie, three women and a man on a canal boat. What could go wrong? Well quite a lot as it happened, but all with a positive spirit and plenty of laughter along the way.
Frankie goes to Snowdonia & The Llyn Peninsula
Penclogwynau Cottage is located within its own enclosed grounds on the lower slopes of Cadair Idris, 1.5 miles from the market town of Dolgellau. Penclogwynau, along with its 17 acres, has been in the same family since the 1870s and is currently owned by Menna and Chris Edwards, who renovated it to enable their children to continue to enjoy links to their ancestry.
Cushing’s disease in dogs
This is the story of Nellie the cockapoo, diagnosed with Cushing’s disease – also known as hyperadrenocorticism – in 2023. She’s a lively, nine-year-old cockapoo with the happiest of dispositions. Her owner shares his experience of this relatively common disease, especially in poodles and mixed breeds.
My dog’s radiotherapy journey: Part Two
This continues Ruth’s story of her beloved dog Digby’s journey from cancer diagnosis to radiotherapy treatment and beyond. Please be aware that, as you can imagine, it breaks Ruth’s heart to share these images of Digby with you. However, Ruth felt if she was to do this, she needed to visually share the reality of radiotherapy treatment. As the tumour was in Digby’s forehead area, some viewers may find the images upsetting, but as Ruth said in the first part of her story: “I will give a spoiler and say, over two months post treatment, Digby is doing amazingly!”
My dog’s radiotherapy journey: Part One
This is a true story about a dog and his radiotherapy journey, originally written as a form of personal therapy. However, Ruth realised it might help others who find themselves in a similar position.
Cockapoo cysts and a change of fur colour
Freya developed a disc shaped cyst on her shoulder in 2021, reviewed during her regular vet checks. Each time the vet felt the cyst to assess its consistency and attachment to the underlying tissues. They needed to determine whether it was fluid-filled or solid, and whether it was sebaceous. We...