Dogs

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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Dog Owners Urged to Rethink Countryside Walks as Livestock Incidents Rise

As reports highlight the growing financial and emotional toll livestock attacks are having on UK farmers, fresh dog food company Years is urging owners to better understand how unfamiliar rural environments can trigger instinctive behaviour in otherwise well-behaved pets.

Recent coverage from the BBC revealed that attacks and livestock worrying incidents are costing farmers thousands...

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Can pets catch a cold from us?

The cold and flu season is well and truly in full swing, with coughs, sniffles and sneezes pretty hard to avoid. It’s often the case when one person in the household catches a cold, it can soon spread to everyone else in the house too, but the question many pet owners want to know the answer to – can your pets also catch your cold?

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh explains: “Pets can...

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Sweet pooch looking for forever home after nearly a year in kennels

Adorable crossbreed Twix is desperate for her happy ending

Could you be the perfect match for beautiful Twix? This affectionate two-year-old Chihuahua / Jack Russell terrier cross is looking for a very special home after a tough start in life.

Twix arrived in RSPCA care in February last year following a cruelty investigation, alongside her canine companion KitKat. She later...

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Muddy dog walks? How to effectively and safely clean mud from your floors

“A single teaspoon of mud can contain up to 1 billion bacteria, over 100 times more than dirty socks, that are potentially harmful to both pets and owners. For dog owners who have to frequently walk their pets throughout the cold wet weather, setting up a quick washing station just outside your front or back door is the perfect way to reduce or entirely eliminate mud being tracked into your...

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Paralysed dog getting veterinary treatment

Severely paralysed dog walks again with pioneering cell transplant treatment

Neurologist vets at Bristol Vet Specialists have helped a severely paralysed dog to walk again, following pioneering cell transplant treatment.

Owned by Miss Sasha Reed, Arthur the six-year-old male Cockapoo became paralysed in August 2021 following a ‘slipped disc’. This left him with the most severe injury in dogs with ‘slipped discs’, where all sensation and movements below the...

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Dogs and a cup of tea

Vet reveals if you can share a cup of tea with your pet

It’s been reported that the UK population consumes an estimated over 100 million cups of tea every single day, and as a nation of pet lovers, the question is, can you share a cuppa with your pet?

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh shares her advice for tea and animal lovers alike:

“Whilst we may want to give in to ‘puppy dog eyes’ and share a bit of our cups of tea with our pets,...

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How Playtime Supports Your Dog’s Mental Health

Play isn’t just “a bit of fun” for dogs. It’s one of the simplest ways to help them feel settled, confident, and more able to cope with everyday life — especially when routines change, the weather’s miserable, or you’re juggling a busy week.

When dogs don’t get enough mental enrichment, they don’t politely ask for more. They often show it through restless behaviour, constant...

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How to Choose the Perfect Dog Leash for Your Pet

A dog leash is more than just a tether; it's a line of communication, a training tool, and your pet’s lifeline in a world full of distractions. Selecting the right one can make the difference between a frustrating, arm-yanking ordeal and a pleasant, stress-free walk. With so many options available—from standard ropes to specialized dual-handle designs—choosing the perfect dog shoes for your...

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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are hoping to find Niall the Doberman Cross a forever home this Christmas

As part of its Winter Appeal, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is urging the public to help animals like Niall, a two-year-old Doberman cross, find a loving home this Christmas.

When Niall arrived at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, he was skin and bones, covered in wounds and frightened of the world around him. Found as a stray, his future was uncertain, but with expert veterinary care,...

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