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Leading animal welfare organisations have renewed their calls for greyhound racing to come to an end following the release of new data that shows 359 dogs involved in racing died or were put to sleep last year – a 47% increase on the previous year.

The Cut the Chase Coalition, which consists of Dogs Trust, Blue Cross, RSPCA, Greyhound Rescue Wales and Hope Rescue, wants to see...

Dear PDSA Vet, what's the best way to stop my Boxer Dog, Tyson, pulling on the lead? Jess

Hi Jess, Boxers are naturally full of energy, so it can be a challenge teaching them to walk on a lead as they often race to get ahead. You'll need patience as it can take some time. Find a calm place to practice walking with Tyson and use a front attaching harness and lead, as this will give...

Dear PDSA Vet, I'm thinking of getting a pair of guinea pigs, what kind of diet do they need? Thank you, Rhona

Hi Rhona, The best diet for your guinea pigs' is one that mimics their natural diet as much as possible. We recommend the following, at least 85 – 90% of your guinea pigs' diet should be a mix of hay and growing grass (not grass cuttings), one teacup amount of fresh guinea...

Peter Sinclair, a sprightly 73-year-old from Birmingham, has been homesitting for a decade through Homesitters Ltd, to embrace an active lifestyle and enjoy his golden years.

His journey into homesitting began after witnessing the joy his wife, Lorraine, found in the role. She had retired a few years before Peter, and quickly fell in love with the homesitting experience. Inspired by...