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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New pet owners putting themselves at risk of ‘petfishing’ by choosing looks over health

New research released today reveals that when it comes to purchasing a new puppy, new pet owners are falling for puppy dog eyes, with more than a third of new owners admitting they are swayed by a puppy's cute looks. A further 69% fail to do any research to make sure it is the right puppy for them.

Many are putting themselves at risk of being petfished, as an incredible 85% admitted...

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Human supplement eases pain for four legged friends

Pet lovers have hailed a health supplement designed for humans to also be an effective cure for arthritis and joint problems in dogs.

Word has spread amongst dog owners that the Green Lipped Mussel supplement - derived from crustaceans found in New Zealand - has helped many dogs recover from debilitating problems.

One dog owner has told how her German Shepherd, which had...

UK’s ugliest dog enjoys pampering prize

It's hard work being Britain's ugliest dog but Peggy, the unique crossbreed who's won that title, was spoiled rotten yesterday.

The four-year-old enjoyed a prize pamper session at a luxury doggie spa courtesy of competition organisers ParrotPrint.com . She enjoyed several treatments including a fabulous hydrobath followed by a blueberry facial. Feeling clean and refreshed, Peggy then...

Signs of osteoarthritis pain may be mistaken for ‘normal’ signs of aging

Zoetis Inc. today announced that a survey commissioned by Zoetis, and conducted by YouGov, highlighted that whilst the majority of dog (89%) and cat owners (80%) are aware of osteoarthritis, many could be confusing the symptoms for general aging, or other health issues. With 27% of dog owners and 28% of cat owners unlikely to take their pet to the vet when they display common signs of...

Expert reveals top tips when caring for an older dog

This week we bore witness to the incredible 30-year-old farm dog Bobi, who was officially named the oldest pup of all time, smashing the previous world record. The news of Bobi's record-breaking age has led many onlookers to question just how his carers have managed to keep him healthy and happy for three decades.

As part of its Adoption Mission programme, Mars Petcare has partnered...

Adult Brown and White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Near the Body of Water

Research shows raw feeding can protect your pet from chronic illness

A recent study from the University of Helsinki has captured headlines for its claims that young dogs and pups that are fed leftovers from their owners' dinner could benefit from improved gut health and avoid many of the negative impacts of highly processed pet foods such as kibble. It also highlighted that feeding young dogs a non processed meat based diet was protective against chronic...

Thousands breaking the law by not microchipping their dog

Thousands of Brits may be hit with a £500 fine, as more than a million dogs in the UK have not been microchipped despite it being a legal requirement.

Experts from Quotezone.co.uk have urged pet owners to microchip their dogs and register them on a national database in order to make it easier to track down lost or stolen pups.

The microchipping law was put in place on 6...

Canine Expert shares tips to understand your dog's body language

As much as we wish we could, we can't converse with our dogs the same way we do with humans, so the best way to understand them is though their emotions and body language.

Dogs mature emotionally up to the age of two and a half years so it is especially important to make sure they are understood in their key developmental stages. Bella & Duke's Natural Canine Behaviourist,...

Closeup Photo of Brown and Black Dog Face

Does your dog give you the ick? Veterinarian shares how to beat TikTok’s trending icks

TikTok users are now extending the dating term 'the ick', referring to being suddenly put off by someone you were once attracted to, to their dogs.

In candid videos , dog owners can be seen reeling off their dogs' traits that irk them the most, often joined by their oblivious four-legged friend!

However, although many traits are innocent, cheeky mistakes, according to Pooch...

Short-coated Tan Dog

Expert shares top tips to keep your pets happy when you're away from home

Dogs are incredibly social animals, and with more and more of us are returning to the office and busy social calendars, this means our furry friends are more likely to be left at home. Leaving your pet alone for too long can be a distressing experience, especially if they are used to regular company.

Bella & Duke's Natural Canine Behaviourist, Caroline Spencer Dip.AdvCanBhv,...