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Dogs Trust raises alarm as stray numbers increase, with fewer dogs reunited with owners than ever before

  • Dogs Trust report reveals a rise in the number of dogs being handled by local authorities
  • For the first time, the number of stray dogs ending up in the care of rehoming organisations has outstripped the number being reunited with owners
  • Report also reveals a worrying rise in the number of strays being put to sleep
  • Incorrect microchip data, XL Bully ban and
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The Farmer’s Dog partners with DogLost in throwback “missing” campaign

The Farmer's Dog has partnered with DogLost, a voluntary organisation helping stolen and missing dog owners, by launching a "missing" campaign reminiscent of the missing children milk carton campaign used in the USA in the 1980s.

The Farmer's Dog UK, a raw dog food company, will affix stickers with the profiles of six missing dogs produced by DogLost onto their mail order boxes....

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New guide to enjoying countryside dog walks launched for Heath Week

A new online film [ https://youtu.be/PpWoG0NrDQ4 ] has been launched for East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust’s Heath Week (this week), designed to help dog owners and walkers enjoy the great British countryside safely this summer.

The first film featuring dog behaviourist Natalie Light, is the first in a series of five bite-size films featuring top tips to be released over...

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Exeter Ranks in Top 10 UK Areas for Dog Adoption

  • Overall interest in dog adoption has increased since lockdown, rising from 1,474 site visits per UK area during the first half of 2020 to 1,692 a year later.
  • Watford residents show the most interest in dog adoption, with 12,799 average monthly site visits to dog shelter websites.
  • Exeter took the seventh spot with an average site traffic volume of 5,051
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Expert offers tips on keeping your dog safe at the beach this summer

Eight tips on keeping your dog safe at the beach this summer Beware of hot sand

"Sand can become extremely hot and reach dangerous temperatures during the summer months. Your dog's sensitive paw pads could easily burn when playing in the sand. Wherever possible, keep your dog from walking on sand that's exposed to the direct sun, and monitor your pet's paw pads for signs of burning, such as...

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How the full moon can affect your pets behaviour

Full moons have a long history of being associated with strange behaviour. This is hardly surprising, since lunar activity has been found to impact our sleep schedule, mental health, and even our blood pressure ( Healthline ). But humans aren't the only ones who experience the effect of the full moon.

If you've noticed that your furry friend seems to act in a peculiar manner under...

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Dogs with hayfever and allergies: Expert explain how to spot, soothe and treat the symptoms

Recent warm temperatures have led to soaring pollen levels, but did you know that dogs can also suffer from hayfever?

Can dogs get hay fever? Every time summer comes around, there's the inevitable rise in the pollen count – and a similar rise in dog hay fever. Hay fever in dogs does indeed exist – but not in the same way it does in humans. While both are caused by an allergy to pollen, the...

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Top tips on travelling with your dog from Vet Joe Inglis

How to give your dog the perfect puppy re-treat

As the schools break up for summer this month, thousands of families will be making their annual getaway. And, with the huge rise in pet ownership since the arrival of the pandemic, many will be travelling with their pups for the very first time.

To help families ensure they have a ‘pawesome’ time, Vet Dr Joe Inglis, Founder of home-...

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