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Why Playtime Matters More Than You Think for Your Dog’s Daily Wellbeing

All dogs require playtime, whether they’re an active dog who has three walks a day or they’re a couch potato in comparison.

Playtime for dogs is a critical component of the dog’s daily routine and is a vital contributor to their overall well-being. It also helps provide numerous physical and mental benefits which go far beyond just simple entertainment.

Whether you have a dog or you’...

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Dogs Trust delivers festive cheer to homelessness services across the South West

This Christmas, with increased demand for support, Dogs Trust is sending out gift parcels to homelessness services across the South West, bringing festive cheer to dog owners affected by homelessness.

Each year, through Together Through Homelessness , Dogs Trust aims to bring festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering parcels filled with collars,...

Is your dog too cold? Key signs of frostbite and hypothermia

The UK is set to face another wave of snow and freezing temperatures in the coming weeks, according to the Met Office , pet owners are being urged to not overlook the dangers winter poses to dogs.

While a dog’s fur can offer some natural insulation, extreme weather can pose serious risks, including frostbite and hypothermia.

But not to worry, the Head Vet at Tails.com Sean...

The 11 Most Dog Friendly Pubs in the UK Revealed

After working up an appetite there’s nothing better than visiting your local pub and settling into a cosy corner table next to a crackling fireplace with a drink or two – your furry friend relaxing at your feet.

Eat Drink Meet , a website and app that helps users discover nearby pubs, bars, and restaurants – with clever filtering options including ‘dog friendly’, ‘live music’, and ‘...

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Keep mince pies out of reach of pets to avoid emergency vet visits this Christmas

Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating sultanas or raisins.

Eating the odd mince pie or slice of Christmas pudding may only risk adding a few inches to your waistline, but for dogs and cats, sneaking a few mouthfuls could be...

Lighten Their Pain: How Cold Laser Therapy Can Help Your Dog Live More Comfortably

If you’ve ever watched your dog take those first stiff steps in the morning or seen them hesitate before jumping onto the sofa — the same sofa they once leapt onto like a woodland deer — you know how tough it can be to watch them age or recover from an injury. As pet parents, we’re constantly balancing care, comfort, and the hope that we’re doing right by them.

One increasingly...

Wipe your pooches’ paws after walks to avoid illness

As freezing temperatures hit parts of the UK, Dogs Trust is warning that rock salt and grit, often used on roads and pavements at this time of year, could cause health issues in our canine companions.

Ice-melting salt, often spread as grit, can lead to soreness, cracking, and burns on dogs’ paw pads, as its abrasive texture may cause dryness, cracking, redness, or bleeding.

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How to keep your dog safe in the colder weather

As the UK drops in temperature, according to the latest weather maps and warnings issued across the UK, we’re all layering up for colder walks with our dogs, but it’s important to also know how to look after your pooch during the chilly weather.

That’s why Canine Cottages has teamed up with Clinical Animal Behaviourist Rachel Rodgers MCs to advise the best ways to keep your pooch...

"A victory for compassion”: Puppy Smuggling Bill to become law

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust is celebrating a better future for dogs as The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, also known the Puppy Smuggling Bill, passed its remaining stages in the House of Lords today Friday 21 November, thanks to years of campaigning by the charity and its supporters. The Private Members Bill, sponsored by Winchester MP and vet...

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Festive dog-friendly breaks around the UK

A travel expert shares the UK holiday hotspots for dog lovers

As we find ourselves in the heart of autumn, eagerly awaiting the Christmas holidays, many of us will be planning a weekend away to enjoy the festive fun away from home.

While many cheap European destinations promise their last few weeks of sun before the cold sets in, for dog-loving families looking for a break, a UK...

Festive plants that can be harmful to our pets

Decorating our houses with greenery for the festive season has been a tradition for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But many of the plants we love to bring into our homes at this time can actually be harmful to our pets.

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh said: “Various plants can be harmful or toxic if eaten, and our pets don’t always understand what’s edible and what isn’t. Pets can...

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