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Storm Scared? Expert Tips to Keep Your Dog Calm During Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms and heavy rain are set to hit parts of the UK, bringing a soggy end to summer and a noticeable drop in temperatures.

While the downpours may come as a welcome relief after the warmer weather, the loud cracks and rumbles of thunder can be frightening for our four-legged friends.

So, how can owners help keep their dogs calm when a storm hits?

Carolyn Menteith,...

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BELLA & DUKE LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE NEW TREATS RANGE

Leading pet food subscription company Bella & Duke are set to launch a new range of seven premium and healthy treats for cats and dogs. Designed around the everyday needs of our furry friends, the new treat range focuses on four major elements in our pets' lives including training, health and happiness, teeth & oral hygiene, and calming comfort. The latest launch includes products...

Travel tails: Where can I travel to with my pooch?

Could you face life without your pet dog? Travellers, holiday lovers and people looking to move abroad with their furry friends may be shocked to learn that its breed will affect their access to different countries around the world.

The insurance experts at International Citizens Insurance have created a rundown of some of the countries which have restrictions in place if people want...

Owners fearful of Dog thefts with new survey revealing numbers are rising

TERRIFIED animal lovers are going to extreme lengths to protect their pooches after a huge rise in dognapping in Britain, a study shows.

Two in five dog owners are refusing to let their pet off the lead, a third won't take them out after dark, a third are worried about leaving them home alone, and one in seven are taking them for fewer walks.

The study, by Burns Pet...

GBBO: Create a Showstopper with this Dog-friendly Doughnut Recipe

The Great British Bake Off is back tomorrow evening. From Hollywood handshakes to stunning showstoppers, and soggy bottoms the nation can't wait to get baking again.

Whether they're glazed, jam-filled, or piping hot at the funfair, we all love doughnuts. These deep-fried treats are best left to the humans – all that saturated fat and sugar (as delicious as it might be) means...

Paws, Strike a Pose!

Leadenhall Market opens Dogstagram: UK’s first ever photo station for dogs

Wednesday 22nd September – Saturday 9th October

(Wed, Thurs, Sat 12pm – 8pm)

Pooches – get yourself to the groomers – there's a new Instagram photo op in town! From Wednesday 22nd September, one of the City of London's oldest marketplaces, Leadenhall Market, will be opening Dogstagram: the UK...

Word's first ever Pet Paralympics was barking success

The Petsure Games, which were held at the Bath & West Country Festival from 27- 29th August , saw 100s of dogs of all shapes, sizes and abilities get their paws in gear for one of the most inclusive of animal sporting events ever held.

The Petsure Games is three days of barking mad furry fun. Set in the heart of one of the UK's best-loved country shows, the Games have...

Devon dog lovers needed to take part in 'land-bark' survey launched by Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is calling on local dog lovers to take part in the biggest ever nationwide survey to help dogs and owners of the future.

The National Dog Survey, launched by Dogs Trust, will help the charity better-understand the UK's 12.5 million-strong pooch population and the part dogs play in their owners' lives, shaping the support the charity offers to canine companions...

The home appliances dogs are most afraid of, and how to ease their fears

New research by comparethemarket.com reveals the home appliances that dogs are most afraid of, as well as expert tips on what pooch parents can do to help ease their fears
Over four in five (85%) dogs are afraid of household appliances, with owners citing them becoming anxious, nervous, or afraid around them
The most feared everyday household items include the

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Vet warns about the dangers of jellyfish for dogs, as puppies become violently ill

For a human, a jellyfish sting is simply painful (unless you're allergic) but for our four-legged friends, an encounter could be fatal. The warning comes after two puppies on Seaburn beach in Sunderland became violently ill after licking a jellyfish.

Both puppies had to be rushed to the vets, as they began projectile vomiting and couldn't breathe. Both dogs vomited around ten times...

Eight tips to keeping your dog safe at the beach

What precautions should you take to ensure a day at the beach doesn't end in disaster? Head Vet, Sean McCormack shares his top tips for keeping you and your dog safe this summer.

The warm weather has arrived, and what better way to cool down than a trip to the beach? Whether your pet enjoys a splash in the sea or a run through the sand, there's so much for canines to gain from...

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