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Pet experts reveal the early red flags that your dog may be struggling with hay fever this spring

As the weather starts to heat up, we approach the dreaded time of year when allergies are in full swing. However, it’s not just humans who are affected by seasonal hay fever, it can also impact our furry friends.

In order to help keep pets safe and healthy as we head into the warmer weather, experts at the pet accessories shop, Fur King , have offered some guidance on how hay fever can impact...

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Man’s Best Friend: The Six Benefits of Using Security Dogs

Burglaries are on the rise in the UK. Individuals are now having to invest in security measures for their home and belongings, and it isn't just businesses investing in canine patrols. Several footballers , including Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish and Paul Pogba have invested in security dogs, while Tyson fury recently purchased a £20,000 guard dog called 'Cash'.

K9 Patrol , a...

Homemade Dog-Friendly Treats To Pamper Your Pooch on Their Birthday

Just because your dog can't have human birthday cake, doesn't mean they need to miss out on having yummy treats to enjoy on their special day

With this in mind, the recipe team at tails.com have shared a selection of birthday recipes that are healthy, delicious and completely dog-friendly. Purrfect for spoiling your furry friend!

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New pet owners putting themselves at risk of ‘petfishing’ by choosing looks over health

New research released today reveals that when it comes to purchasing a new puppy, new pet owners are falling for puppy dog eyes, with more than a third of new owners admitting they are swayed by a puppy's cute looks. A further 69% fail to do any research to make sure it is the right puppy for them.

Many are putting themselves at risk of being petfished, as an incredible 85% admitted...

Human supplement eases pain for four legged friends

Pet lovers have hailed a health supplement designed for humans to also be an effective cure for arthritis and joint problems in dogs.

Word has spread amongst dog owners that the Green Lipped Mussel supplement - derived from crustaceans found in New Zealand - has helped many dogs recover from debilitating problems.

One dog owner has told how her German Shepherd, which had...

UK’s ugliest dog enjoys pampering prize

It's hard work being Britain's ugliest dog but Peggy, the unique crossbreed who's won that title, was spoiled rotten yesterday.

The four-year-old enjoyed a prize pamper session at a luxury doggie spa courtesy of competition organisers ParrotPrint.com . She enjoyed several treatments including a fabulous hydrobath followed by a blueberry facial. Feeling clean and refreshed, Peggy then...

Signs of osteoarthritis pain may be mistaken for ‘normal’ signs of aging

Zoetis Inc. today announced that a survey commissioned by Zoetis, and conducted by YouGov, highlighted that whilst the majority of dog (89%) and cat owners (80%) are aware of osteoarthritis, many could be confusing the symptoms for general aging, or other health issues. With 27% of dog owners and 28% of cat owners unlikely to take their pet to the vet when they display common signs of...

Expert reveals top tips when caring for an older dog

This week we bore witness to the incredible 30-year-old farm dog Bobi, who was officially named the oldest pup of all time, smashing the previous world record. The news of Bobi's record-breaking age has led many onlookers to question just how his carers have managed to keep him healthy and happy for three decades.

As part of its Adoption Mission programme, Mars Petcare has partnered...

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Research shows raw feeding can protect your pet from chronic illness

A recent study from the University of Helsinki has captured headlines for its claims that young dogs and pups that are fed leftovers from their owners' dinner could benefit from improved gut health and avoid many of the negative impacts of highly processed pet foods such as kibble. It also highlighted that feeding young dogs a non processed meat based diet was protective against chronic...

Thousands breaking the law by not microchipping their dog

Thousands of Brits may be hit with a £500 fine, as more than a million dogs in the UK have not been microchipped despite it being a legal requirement.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have urged pet owners to microchip their dogs and register them on a national database in order to make it easier to track down lost or stolen pups.

The microchipping law was put in place on 6...

Canine Expert shares tips to understand your dog's body language

As much as we wish we could, we can't converse with our dogs the same way we do with humans, so the best way to understand them is though their emotions and body language.

Dogs mature emotionally up to the age of two and a half years so it is especially important to make sure they are understood in their key developmental stages. Bella & Duke's Natural Canine Behaviourist,...

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