Dogs

Dog-Friendly Christmas Markets: Top Alternatives and Safety Tips This Festive Season

Looking to bring your four-legged friend along for some festive fun? You're not alone! With searches for 'dog-friendly Christmas markets' up +180% over the past 30 days*, many of us will be looking to take our beloved dogs to the markets this year.

To help you and your pup enjoy a cheerful, safe day out, the team a t Canine Cottages has sniffed out some paw-some dog-friendly markets, along...

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How to keep dogs cool in a heatwave

With the UK expected to experience a heatwave in the next couple of weeks, Brits are being given advice on how to keep their pets safe in the heat.

Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have released advice on how to keep our furry friends safe and cool as the temperatures rise.

The end of June could bring some sunny spells with temperatures hitting 26°C in some parts of the...

Is Your Dog Chewing Everything in Sight? Behaviourist Explains Why and Offers Practical Tips

Dealing with a dog that chews everything in sight can be frustrating and stressful for any pet owner. From ruined furniture to shredded shoes, a dog's destructive chewing not only leads to your favourite things being damaged, but can also pose a danger to their health.

However, it's important to understand that chewing is a natural behaviour for canines but the destructive issues it...

Protect your pooch from toxic plants on summer walkies

Pet owners are being warned to avoid common poisonous plants that their dogs may encounter while out for a walk this summer.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk are advising Brits to steer clear of dangerous plants which pose a significant threat to their four-legged friends.

Nature walks are a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors with dogs during summer months, however, it's...

Throwing sticks for dogs can be fatal, vets warn

After a one-year-old dog needed emergency treatment after biting onto a stick he grabbed when playing with his owner, PDSA vet teams are warning owners of the hidden dangers sticks can pose.

English Bull Terrier Cross, Scooby received treatment at Portsmouth PDSA Pet Hospital when disaster struck, whilst enjoying time in the garden with his loving owner, Louise.

Louise said...

Jack is 'Still Game' as he waits to meet his Victor

A sensational Staffi called Jack who is brimming with personality like his 'Still Game' namesake, is desperately waiting to meet his best pal Victor.

Ten-year-old Jack, who could possibly be classed as an OAP, Older Aged Pooch, has been a resident at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre for nearly three years where he has gained an infinite number of admirers due to his dazzling charm...

An unexpected catch: Fish hook fiasco leaves dog impaled

On National Fishing Day (Tue 18 June) vets from PDSA, the UK's leading vet charity, are asking fishers to dispose of equipment carefully after a dog needed emergency surgery when he got a large fish hook impaled through his mouth.

Two-year-old crossbreed, Bryn, was out on a routine walk with his owner Paul (60) earlier this year when things took a sudden turn. Paul's wife, Susan (57...

UNVEILED: The local authority with the most green space for dogs to roam free

In a new study conducted by outdoor experts The Hunting Terrain , Milton Keynes has been identified as the local authority with the most green space in the UK.

The study assesses public green space accessibility across 40 major local authorities, considering population density, green space provision per capita- to identify the most and least accommodating areas.

The...

Going The Extra Mile – Dedicated Couple Who Have Fostered Over 200 Rescue Dogs

The team at Dogs Trust West Calder is celebrating the work of two incredibly dedicated and compassionate volunteers who have fostered over 200 dogs.

Roy and Laura Johnston from Livingston became foster carers for Dogs Trust West Calder in 2016 and have since welcomed into their home over 200 dogs of every size, age and breed. Their remarkable journey began with a single foster dog, a...

Bella & Duke to support four hero dogs as part of its ongoing partnership with charity Therapy Dogs Nationwide

Raw pet food and wellness subscription company, Bella & Duke, was established with the health and well-being of our nation's pets at the forefront, which is why the company was proud to partner with Therapy Dogs Nationwide in 2023 and is continuing to fundraise and support the charity's work in providing Animal Assisted Therapies throughout 2024.

The leading pet food subscription...

Brits Trust Dogs More Than Spouses, New Data Reveals

From spooning in bed and planning special birthdays, to thoughtful meals and planned alone time together, new research reveals there is nobody more in love than a British dog owner and their beloved pooch.

An amusing survey of 2,008 UK dog owners revealed more than a third 'trusted' their dog more than their lovers or partners, claiming they would be more inclined to confide or 'tell...

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