UK Dog Owners of Potentially Fatal Consequences Letting Dogs Swim In Ponds and Rivers
Dog owners are being warned of the dangers surrounding blue-green algae, as a dog in Glasgow was rushed to the vet over the weekend after the dog came in contact with the dangerous substance. Google trends data shows a 5,000% increase in searches for ‘how long does it take for blue green algae to make your dog sick’ so this is actively being searched for and concerned pet owners want to keep...
Be a good egg and hide Easter chocs from your pets, vets warn
Vets are calling on pet owners to put all their chocolate eggs in a safely secured basket well out of reach of inquisitive pets to avoid chocolate poisoning and an emergency trip to the vets over the Easter weekend.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued the warning along with a handy guide to recognising symptoms of chocolate poisoning, as Google searches in the UK for...
Look Before You Lock, cat charity warns
Cats Protection, the UK's leading feline charity, is urging people to look before they lock outdoor spaces after a Sussex family found their cat locked in a neighbour's shed for five days without food or water.
Karim Khassal, of Three Bridges, Crawley, said: "It was sunny and Mia had spent the day in the garden. She doesn't wander so it was out of character when she didn't come home...
How to Recognise The Signs of Spring Allergies in Your Dog
Just like with us humans, our dogs can suffer from seasonal allergies. Although allergy symptoms display differently in dogs, they often have the same triggers.
Most springtime allergies are caused by environmental conditions, like the increased level of pollen in the air when flowers bloom, and grass, weeds and trees flourish.
Sean McCormack, Head Vet at tails.com has...
Lead by Example – Responsible dog owners should consider other animals
- Last year saw an increase in the number of reported dog attacks on livestock [1] , with one Monmouthshire farmer reporting a loss of 50 ewes and their unborn lambs in January 2021
- Whilst 42% of owners think dogs should be on a lead around livestock, only a quarter actually do so
- 1 in 5 (19%) dog owners say their dog has killed another animal and 70% have witnessed ...
A PARTY FIT FOR A ROYAL DOG - The New Forest Dogstival 2022 is all Paws Set
Canine kings and queens are set to descend on Broadlands Park, Hampshire for Dogstival , who are creating the royal-ist of four-legged Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The festival, fit for Her Dog-Loving Majesty, will...