World Cup Noise and Dog Anxiety: How to Protect Pets on Match Day
Noise from World Cup football matches on TV can feel like indoor fireworks for your dog, according to veterinary and dog behaviour experts.
World Cup fever is a national pastime in the UK, but as a nation of dog lovers we are also keen to protect their pets from the anxiety that comes with noisy goal celebrations and penalty commiserations. And search data curated by TopDog backs...
Dog owners warned their pet’s bowl could be one of the dirtiest items in the home
Years behaviour expert reveals how often dog bowls, toys and chews should be cleaned, and the hygiene mistakes owners may be making without realising.
Dog owners are being urged to rethink how often they clean their pet’s bowls and toys, as everyday items used by dogs can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, old food, saliva and dirt.
Jo Hinds, COAPE-certified...
Your Dog Might Be Stressed — And You Probably Haven’t Noticed, Says Canine Anxiety Expert
Conversations around stress, anxiety and emotional wellbeing are frequently focused on humans. But according to London-based canine anxiety expert and doggy Reiki Practitioner Yasmin El-Saie , our pets are experiencing many of the same pressures we are — and often in silence.
From yawns to ‘whale eye’, Yasmin reveals the subtle signs your dog may be struggling — and how to help....
RSPCA urges pet owners to check new EU travel rules ahead of holidays
Owners could be caught out by new rules
Pet owners planning to travel to Europe this year are being urged to check the latest requirements, ahead of the great summer getaway, following changes to pet travel rules.
The RSPCA is warning that changes to pet travel rules mean some previously issued documents, including pet passports, may no longer be valid, and without forward...
What dogs experience as they age, according to experts
From confusion to comfort-seeking, the subtle changes owners don’t always recognise
As dogs get older, the changes owners notice on the surface, such as slowing down or sleeping more often, only tell part of the story.
Experts say ageing can also affect how dogs experience the world around them, from how they process their environment to how they respond to routines, food...



















