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Vet reveals the biggest mistakes you can make with an ageing dog

As our dogs enter their autumn years, it’s natural to notice changes in their energy and mobility. However, one vet warns, your dog slowing down doesn’t always mean you should do less.

One of the biggest mistakes dog owners make with ageing pets is assuming that reduced activity is just ‘old dog behaviour’, rather than a signal that something might be amiss.

With this in mind, we’ve...

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Birmingham Dogs Home Raise £5,000 at Family Fun Day

In support of their ongoing Little Miracles appeal - on the 22nd June, Birmingham Dogs Home's popular Family Fun Day and Dog Show returned to Tudor Grange Park, Solihull - signalling the start of summer for the charity.

Over £5,000 was raised at the event, with activities ranging from the Waggiest Tail and Best Trick competitions, to Raffles and Tombola, and an exclusive prize draw...

Youngsters and their dogs returning to Rutland

Young dog lovers and their four-legged-friends are preparing for another fun-filled start to the summer holidays in Rutland, as the annual Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp returns to Rutland Showground, for a fourth consecutive year.

With an action-packed week of activities, training and entertainment for both youngsters and their dogs, the YKC Summer Camp will kick off on Sunday...

Five inspirational breed rescue winners unveiled at Agria Welfare Awards ceremony

The Kennel Club and Agria Pet Insurance have announced the five winners of the inaugural Agria Welfare awards, which celebrates the dedicated work of Kennel Club Breed Rescue organisations, as well as the rescue dogs under their care.

The awards, which were held for the first time at The Stratford Manor Hotel, in Stratford-upon-Avon, took place following the annual Kennel Club Breed...

Poisonous plants – vet expert warns of deadly floras that could be dangerous to your dog this summer

As summer arrives and surroundings are alive with colour, it's the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. But amongst the vibrant sights and smells, there are hidden dangers that could be a threat to our furry friends.

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: "Summer plants can be fatal to pets and are often a hidden danger, as owners don't always realise how much their furry family member...

'Co-dependent' pup parents of the pandemic are twice as likely to spoil their pooch, survey says

SHOULD COVID-FUR BABIES START DOG SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER?

A poll of UK dog owners reveals ‘co-dependent’ pup-parents of the pandemic are twice as likely to spoil their pooch

With the first babies of the pandemic starting primary school this September, what happened to those lockdown ‘fur babies’ five years on?

Amusing new data lifts the lid on ‘co-dependent’...

CVS announces Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as its Charity of the Year

CVS’ colleagues have selected Hearing Dogs for Deaf People as the group’s new colleague Charity of the Year.

Chosen after colleague nominations and a nationwide colleague vote, fundraising will begin for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People on 1 July.

To raise money over the next 12 months, CVS practices will host Pennies’ ‘digital charity boxes’ at its client payment points within...

Lauren Langman’s Six Expert Insights Into Senior Dog Wellness

Hosted by expert dog trainer Lauren Langman, the Absolute Dogs podcast, Sexier Than a Squirrel, is the ultimate audio resource for dog owners. The entertaining, informative podcast covers common dog owner struggles and offers inventive, game-based training solutions to help listeners achieve real-life results.

In an episode from May 2024, Lauren Langman discusses senior dog wellness...

Survey launched to improve understanding of canine spinal problems

The Kennel Club has launched a new online health survey which aims to improve understanding of prevalence and types of spinal (neck, back or tail) problems affecting different pedigree dog breeds.

The survey has been developed to gain insights and identify any breed-specific nuances that may influence the development of spinal problems. The results will inform and direct future...

PDSA Weekly column: Can I give ice cubes to my pet?

With temperatures continuing to rise, it's important to keep pets cool to reduce the risk of heatstroke as symptoms can develop very quickly and have fatal consequences if not treated.

As pet owners search for new ways to cool their furry friends down, the trusty ice cube is an easy, cheap and quick solution. But with different advice available on the internet when it comes to ice...

Special dog receives posthumous Blue Cross medal

A special posthumous Blue Cross medal has been awarded to Whizz, a remarkable Newfoundland rescue dog, to mark his many lifetime achievements. Whizz was the top water dog of the Newfound Friends charity and the only canine member of the Swansea Marine Volunteer Service.

Whizz helped to raise over £1.5 million for charities, mainly the Little Bridge House, a hospice for terminally ill...

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