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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Pet charities unite to issue hot weather warning to cat and dog owners

Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have joined forces to help owners keep their cats and dogs safe in the sun this summer.

The two leading pet charities say that despite their different quirks and behaviours, cats and dogs are equally as vulnerable when it comes to hot weather.

Alison Richards, Head of Clinical Services for Cats Protection, said: "We're a nation of pet lovers...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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