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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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Message to all dogs - New Peamutt Balls are so good your human may steal them

Introducing Peamutt Balls: A delicious and affordable treat for your pooch… so good dog owners may also sneak a bite.

Designed as a tasty snack or training treat for your four-legged friend, the new Peamutt Butter Balls are packed full of protein and contain healthy fats, vitamin B, niacin and vitamin E.

Made from dog peanut butter, the balls contain additional peanuts, chia...

Holistic Dog Anxiety Expert Yasmin El-Saie Shares Her Tops Tips For Moving House With Your Dog

Yasmin El-Saie is a London-based Holistic Dog Anxiety Expert and Human/Canine Reiki Practitioner who shares her adorable dog Chilli the Chihuahua's story, as well as helpful stress-saving tips on her Instagram, with over 30k followers (@chilliwawa). Moving house can be stressful for us and our pets, so Yasmin shares some useful advice on how we can best help our dogs navigate such significant...

A dog is for life – Dogs Trust Leeds urges dog owners to plan ahead for their four-legged friend

Dog owners are being urged to plan ahead when it comes to making sure their faithful four-legged friend is loved and looked after if something happens to them.   

Earlier this year ten-month-old Yorkshire Terrier Cross, Finn, arrived at Dogs Trust Leeds via the charity's Canine Care Card , when his owner's circumstances changed.

The free Canine Care Card service means a dog...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Mutt-on: Lurcher discovers Fountain of Youth at Dogs Trust Kenilworth

A dog has captured the hearts of the team at Dogs Trust Kenilworth thanks to his Benjamin Button-esque story and is now looking for his forever home.

After being found as a stray and brought into the Dogs Trust rehoming centre, Peter was initially thought to be an older Patterdale Terrier, in need of some love and attention. However, after receiving care at Dogs Trust, staff...

Birmingham Dogs Home launches walking challenge to support homeless dogs

Birmingham Dogs Home is encouraging the local community to walk 100k in May for National Walking Month while raising funds to support homeless dogs in the West Midlands.

The charity is launching the ‘Spring into May’ challenge to support the four-legged friends in their care.

Participants are encouraged to complete 100k throughout May whether that be through walking, running...

10 Dangerous Foods You Shouldn't Give Your Dogs

First of all, since our pets are beloved members of our families, it is our responsibility as responsible pet owners to always safeguard their safety and well-being. Even while it can be tempting to feed our pets with our meals, it's important to keep in mind that some items that are completely acceptable for humans can be extremely dangerous or even fatal for pets. We'll discuss ten harmful...

Discover the World's Most Rare and Beautiful Dog Breeds

The world of dogs is incredibly diverse, with hundreds of recognized breeds showcasing a wide array of sizes, appearances, and personalities. While some breeds, like Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers, are beloved pets the world over, many canine companions remain hidden gems, their numbers few and their unique traits relatively unknown. In this article, we'll delve into the realm of...

No one should have to choose between their dog and somewhere safe to sleep – Dogs Trust’s Together Through Homelessness project supports 10,000th dog

A project which helps to care for the dogs of people experiencing or at risk of homelessness has reached the impressive milestone of supporting 10,000 dogs with over 30,000 free vet treatments. Not only has this improved the welfare of thousands of dogs around the UK, but it's also enabled many more dogs to remain in the care of their owners.

The Together Through Homelessness project...

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New research highlights ageing dog healthcare needs

New research from the University of Liverpool, funded by BSAVA PetSavers, shows that dog owners think many important changes in their older pets are 'just old age', when actually they are signs of serious health problems.

The researchers surveyed more than 600 dog owners and more than 300 veterinary professionals across the UK. Dog owners were asked if they had noticed any of a list...

A supplement a day can keep the vet away (and save you a fortune in the long run)

By Dr Guy Sandelowsky , vet and co-founder of plant-based dog food company Omni

Owning a pet can be an expensive business. As a vet, I am constantly seeing pets with the same mobility, anxiety and gut issues on a daily basis.

Prevention is always better than cure. Of course, once your dog has a problem, there’s a drug for almost everything. But all these drugs come with side...

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