Dogs

What Really Happens Before Your Pet's Food Reaches the Bowl

Whether you choose dry kibble, wet food or fresh meals for your pet, it's easy to focus on the ingredients listed on the packaging. But long before that food reaches your shopping basket, it goes through a carefully controlled manufacturing process designed to ensure every meal is safe, nutritious and consistent.

The importance of this process is growing. According to the European Pet Food...

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New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog is like losing a family member, but many still feel isolated in their grief

The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust has revealed that one in ten who have ever experienced the loss of their beloved dog felt that there wasn't anyone they could speak to about their grief.

An overwhelming 89% of UK adults told the charity that they believed losing a dog is like losing a close family member. However, despite the clear emotional...

1 in 5 videos show pets in distress on TikTok: follow these expert tips to avoid distressing yours this National Dog Day

How might you be making your dog distressed when filming content for social media, and how to tackle it?

Q&A with Admiral Pet 's in-house veterinary nurse, Nicki Fox

1. 51% of distressed pet videos show them being scared or startled. What is the potential psychological impact?

According to our research, 51% of the distressed pet videos show them being scared or...

Emergency vets issue stark heatstroke warning to dog owners of most vulnerable breeds

The UK's largest emergency vets, Vets Now , has issued a summer warning to dog owners, after a study in their veterinary practices revealed French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs made up over a third (36.98%) of all emergency heatstroke cases.

The study by VetCompass at the Royal Veterinary College looked into the clinical records of 167,751 dogs under care at Vets Now emergency...

Agility Team GB celebrate successful European Open Championships

The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Agility Team GB on their success at the FCI's European Open Agility Championships, which concluded this weekend, and saw the team win a total of six medals, including one gold.

Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and their dogs showing an impressive level of skill across both team and individual...

PDSA weekly column: blue-green algae dangers for dogs this summer

Many of us have been making the most of the hot weather, but leading vet charity PDSA is concerned that the recent hot sunny spells could result in bacteria lurking in lakes and streams that can seriously harm our dogs.

PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: "Blue-green algae can grow in all aquatic environments, but it's most prevalent in still or slow flowing water such as ponds,...

Ex-Army Dog Handler Launches New Training Business to Combat Rising Shelter Euthanasia Rates

Gary Brown, a former Army dog handler with over 16 years of military service, is set to launch a new dog training business aimed at reducing the alarming number of dogs being abandoned to shelters and, in many cases, euthanised.

Based in Crawley, Resolute Dogs will offer comprehensive dog training services, including puppy training classes and one-on-one consultations, with a mission...

Kennel Club promotes eye testing and discounted DNA testing at International Agility Festival

The Kennel Club is pleased to announce it will be offering BVA/KC/ISDS eye testing at the International Agility Festival, as well as a limited-time 15% discount on its DNA Testing Services throughout the month of August.

The International Agility Festival is taking place between 8-11 August 2024 at Rutland Showground, Oakham.

The canine eye testing is being offered as part...

The rise of the 'Hut dog!' A third more owners taking their dogs on a beach hut holiday this summer

During Covid, a staggering 3.2 million UK households got a dog. It's no wonder pet staycations have increased by 40% since 2019. A holiday expert says dog-friendly beach huts are now one of the most relaxed places to take your best four-legged friend.

Following the explosion of 'pandemic puppies' during Covid, there are now around 12 million dogs in the UK. 75% of their...

“No safe amount of time to leave dogs in hot cars” - Dogs Trust issues advice to keep dogs safe during heatwave

As the country finally basks in some summer sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal.

The nation's largest dog welfare charity is warning owners that the temperature inside a car could rise to dangerously high levels in just a few...

Vet Nurses guide to pet travel sickness over summer holiday

Car sickness can affect anyone, our pets included! With the summer holidays here, and day trips more likely to be on many pet owner's agendas, PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her advice should your pup struggle with queasiness on car rides.

"Car sickness, also referred to as motion sickness, is relatively common in puppies but can also affect older dogs. It is thought to be caused...

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