Dogs

General Dog Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know for Your Furry Friend

Taking care of a dog involves more than just providing food and shelter—it’s about creating an environment where your pet can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally. From establishing a daily exercise routine to maintaining a clean, safe living space, each aspect of dog care contributes to your pet’s overall well-being. Ensuring your dog receives proper nutrition, preventive health care, and...

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Call for doggy NHS health checks

A canine health company is calling for taxpayers to fund health checks for every middle aged dog in Britain.

Experts from Years.com , a UK brand dedicated to maximising the lifespan of dogs, says the likely cost of £200m a year would be offset by the many health benefits dogs provide to their owners.

They want every dog to have a free annual vet check once they reach seven...

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Dog Expert Creates Guide On Dachshund Pups As Searches For Breed Spike By 5000%

Dog experts at Kennel Store have conducted independent research using Google Trends to find several ‘breakout searches’ (5000% search increase) for topics related to Dachshund Dogs, including “how much is a dachshund” and “how to stop dachshund puppies barking”.

The team at Kennel Store believe this strongly suggests that Brits are considering adopting dachshunds but are looking to...

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Wet weather enrichment games to entertain your pup

Your dog needs lots of enrichment and entertainment to keep them happy, and in the summer months, getting outdoors can be the perfect way to give them the activity they need. However, as winter rapidly approaches, the classic British weather doesn't always give us perfect walking conditions but there are still plenty of ways to keep your dog entertained. Here, the experts from Webbox share...

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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home reveal record year for number of pets seeking new homes

- It'll be lonely this Christmas for almost a hundred dogs and cats in Edinburgh as a record number of families have had to make the difficult decision to give up their pets this year –

With a rise in the number of households welcoming new pets to their family during Covid, coupled with the financial devastation of the cost-of-living crisis, 2023 has seen the Edinburgh Dog and Cat...

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8 Ways to Spoil Your Dog This Christmas Without Breaking the Bank!

With the festive season just around the corner, many pet owners love the opportunity to spoil their dogs just as much as the rest of the family.

In fact, a recent study revealed that dog owners around the UK are planning to spend an average of £55.72 on Christmas gifts for their furry friends this year, totalling a whopping £3 billion across the UK. But with many pinching their...

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Whoops! Barney's little accident watched by millions

A dog food marketing video has gone viral after its makers failed to spot the star having a cheeky pee on camera.

Four month old Labrador puppy Barney was starring in the video for dog food brand Years.com when he was caught short and ended up peeing on a sofa while the presenter carried on talking to the camera, completely oblivious.

Despite being surrounded by humans no...

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Lancashire man who 'tortured' puppy to death is jailed

A man who tortured a puppy has been given the longest prison sentence ever handed down under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 after he was prosecuted by the RSPCA.

Dudley Payne, Penwortham, was convicted of killing 11-week-old American bully breed Rocko and inflicting a catalogue of non-accidental injuries on his pet including severe head trauma, a ruptured liver, a partial hip fracture...

Golden Retriever at Christmas

Seasonal Superfoods to Boost Your Dog's Nutrition This Christmas

With the cold winter weather approaching, and Christmas just around the corner, the change in season brings many delicious and nutritious foods that are perfect for making wholesome meals. And while you might have heard about superfoods for humans, what exactly is it that makes food 'super' for our dogs?

Ahead of the festive season, we've spoken to the team of nutrition experts at...

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Dog Behaviourist expert gives her top tips on how to keep your pup safe at the Christmas markets

As Christmas is all about spending time as a family, no one should miss out - including our furry friends, so with searches for dog friendly Christmas markets up by 114%, expert holiday letting agents Canine Cottages have shared their picks on the UK's top 6 dog friendly Christmas markets.

Additionally, Canine Cottages has teamed up with Clinical Animal Behaviourist Rachel...