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Summer Safety for Dogs: Expert Tips to Keep Our Pets Happy, Healthy and Cool

As temperatures soar across the UK, pet owners are being urged to take extra care of their dogs in the summer heat. With the Met Office forecasting more heatwaves ahead, vets and pet experts are reminding dog owners that even a short spell in the sun can pose serious health risks for our pups. Holistic Dog Expert Yasmin El-Saie shares some tips…

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Quirkiest dog friendly pubs in the UK revealed

The quirkiest dog-friendly pubs in the UK have been named by Eat Drink Meet , a new website that helps users discover nearby pubs, bars, and restaurants using unique filtering options*.

Eat Drink Meet offers more than other websites, with options to filter to ‘dog-friendly’, ‘pubs with a view’, ‘gastro pubs’, and even discover local venues hosting pub quizzes and live music nights...

Dog abandoned as a puppy with hind legs ripped off wins 'Pet of the Year' award

An abandoned dog feared to have hours to live after being found horrifically injured has been honoured with a major animal award.

Maltese cross Sophia was discovered as a puppy on a canal path in the Dudley area in blazing heat, covered in dirt and with one of her hind legs ripped off.

It looked like she may die, but dedicated care helped her pull through and vet nurse Sarah...

How to keep dogs cool in a heatwave

With the UK expected to experience a heatwave in the next couple of weeks, Brits are being given advice on how to keep their pets safe in the heat.

Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have released advice on how to keep our furry friends safe and cool as the temperatures rise.

The end of June could bring some sunny spells with temperatures hitting 26°C in some parts of the...

Is Your Dog Chewing Everything in Sight? Behaviourist Explains Why and Offers Practical Tips

Dealing with a dog that chews everything in sight can be frustrating and stressful for any pet owner. From ruined furniture to shredded shoes, a dog's destructive chewing not only leads to your favourite things being damaged, but can also pose a danger to their health.

However, it's important to understand that chewing is a natural behaviour for canines but the destructive issues it...

Protect your pooch from toxic plants on summer walkies

Pet owners are being warned to avoid common poisonous plants that their dogs may encounter while out for a walk this summer.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk are advising Brits to steer clear of dangerous plants which pose a significant threat to their four-legged friends.

Nature walks are a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors with dogs during summer months, however, it's...

Throwing sticks for dogs can be fatal, vets warn

After a one-year-old dog needed emergency treatment after biting onto a stick he grabbed when playing with his owner, PDSA vet teams are warning owners of the hidden dangers sticks can pose.

English Bull Terrier Cross, Scooby received treatment at Portsmouth PDSA Pet Hospital when disaster struck, whilst enjoying time in the garden with his loving owner, Louise.

Louise said...

Jack is 'Still Game' as he waits to meet his Victor

A sensational Staffi called Jack who is brimming with personality like his 'Still Game' namesake, is desperately waiting to meet his best pal Victor.

Ten-year-old Jack, who could possibly be classed as an OAP, Older Aged Pooch, has been a resident at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre for nearly three years where he has gained an infinite number of admirers due to his dazzling charm...

An unexpected catch: Fish hook fiasco leaves dog impaled

On National Fishing Day (Tue 18 June) vets from PDSA, the UK's leading vet charity, are asking fishers to dispose of equipment carefully after a dog needed emergency surgery when he got a large fish hook impaled through his mouth.

Two-year-old crossbreed, Bryn, was out on a routine walk with his owner Paul (60) earlier this year when things took a sudden turn. Paul's wife, Susan (57...

UNVEILED: The local authority with the most green space for dogs to roam free

In a new study conducted by outdoor experts The Hunting Terrain , Milton Keynes has been identified as the local authority with the most green space in the UK.

The study assesses public green space accessibility across 40 major local authorities, considering population density, green space provision per capita- to identify the most and least accommodating areas.

The...

Going The Extra Mile – Dedicated Couple Who Have Fostered Over 200 Rescue Dogs

The team at Dogs Trust West Calder is celebrating the work of two incredibly dedicated and compassionate volunteers who have fostered over 200 dogs.

Roy and Laura Johnston from Livingston became foster carers for Dogs Trust West Calder in 2016 and have since welcomed into their home over 200 dogs of every size, age and breed. Their remarkable journey began with a single foster dog, a...

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