Dogs

Record number of pets poisoned by drugs – dog expert shares three ways to keep them safe

Following a report revealing a 42% rise in calls about pets ingesting recreational drugs and nicotine, from 445 in 2024 to 633 in 2025, dog owners are being urged to take extra care on walks.

With dogs naturally inclined to scavenge, even an everyday walk can present unexpected risks if owners aren’t paying attention.

Carolyn Menteith, Dog Behaviourist at leading dog food subscription...

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Expert Reveals Ways to Keep Dogs Cool During the Heatwave

From frozen carrots to cooling paws instead of soaking coats, a canine expert shares the tricks many owners don't know.

With temperatures climbing across the UK this week, many dog owners are reaching for bowls of ice water and cooling mats, but canine experts say some of the most effective ways to keep dogs comfortable are often the least well known.

Darren Beale, CEO of...

The Best Grass for Gardens with Dogs

For many dog owners, a perfect lawn doesn't stay perfect for long. Between games of fetch, energetic zoomies and well-worn paths to the back gate, it's only natural for grass to take a bit of a beating.

The good news is that you don't have to choose between a beautiful garden and a happy dog. Choosing the right type of grass, along with a few simple maintenance habits, can help your...

Preparing Your Pup for Life's Adventures

Bringing a puppy into your home means you're about to start a fantastic journey together, full of fun and new discoveries. To make sure your new best friend is ready for everything you have planned, like country walks or family holidays, it's super important to set them up for success. Getting your pup ready involves a mix of training, meeting new things, and having the right stuff to keep...

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...

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Poole pub named among Britain's top five dog-friendly pubs

A new study of 100 dog-friendly pubs with beer gardens across the UK has named a Poole venue among the nation's best, ranking fourth overall.

Research by Dog Friendly Retreats assessed pubs using a consistent set of criteria, including Google and Tripadvisor reviews, dog-friendly amenities such as treats and dedicated dog menus, and how close each venue is to a park or walking route...

Dog lockdown only way dogs can beat the heat, says RSPCA

The RSPCA is calling on dog owners to implement an urgent routine change next week with more extreme hot weather forecast across England and Wales.

The charity is urging dog owners to prepare for another spell of high temperatures, warning that even without the extreme 35°C highs seen last month, upcoming conditions could still be very hazardous for pets.

Pet experts are...

It’s Only a Dog (Until It Isn’t)

Someone said to me today, “it’s only a dog,” and I felt something in me quietly tighten. Not anger exactly, more a pause. A recognition that we were looking at the same thing, but not seeing the same meaning at all.

Because when I think about River, I don’t think “only” anything.

I think companionship. I think presence. I think the steady, uncomplicated kind of love that...

Popular Dog Sports and How Beginners Can Get Started

Dogs benefit from being kept busy, exercising, learning tricks and taking time out with their owners. Although going for a walk and playing with frisbee, tennis balls are all essential, dog sports can be a wonderful way to step up the mental and physical workout your dog gets. Dogs engage in a range of structured activities, from agility courses to scent-based challenges, which serve to build...

How to Choose the Right Bandana Size for Your Dog

Selecting bandana size for your canine may appear to be a relatively insignificant detail, however it belongs that could make a success or pass over on the subject of ease, safety and common sporting-artwork of your pet. No matter if your pup is sporting a bandana for ID, walks, holidays or just casual wear every day you want them to have the right fit. An over-tightened bandana can be...

Essential Safety Items Every Dog Owner Should Carry on Walks

Among all, daily walks are required as the most important part of a dog. They give us exercise, they fulfill a psychologic need of our brain, but also a need to mate and socialize or simply go out. When it comes to taking your dog out the door, most owners remember their leash but not everything else that can facilitate a safer and more enjoyable walk.

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