Dogs

Understanding What Types of Food to Feed Your Dog: A Comprehensive Guide

As a dog owner, one of your greatest responsibilities is choosing the best diet for your four-legged friend. Providing the right nutrition can significantly impact your dog’s overall health, happiness, and longevity. But with so many options available, how do you decide what's best for your dog? This guide will help you navigate through the complexities of dog nutrition, breaking down the different...

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Emergency vets issue stark heatstroke warning to dog owners of most vulnerable breeds

The UK's largest emergency vets, Vets Now , has issued a summer warning to dog owners, after a study in their veterinary practices revealed French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs made up over a third (36.98%) of all emergency heatstroke cases.

The study by VetCompass at the Royal Veterinary College looked into the clinical records of 167,751 dogs under care at Vets Now emergency...

Agility Team GB celebrate successful European Open Championships

The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Agility Team GB on their success at the FCI's European Open Agility Championships, which concluded this weekend, and saw the team win a total of six medals, including one gold.

Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and their dogs showing an impressive level of skill across both team and individual...

PDSA weekly column: blue-green algae dangers for dogs this summer

Many of us have been making the most of the hot weather, but leading vet charity PDSA is concerned that the recent hot sunny spells could result in bacteria lurking in lakes and streams that can seriously harm our dogs.

PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: "Blue-green algae can grow in all aquatic environments, but it's most prevalent in still or slow flowing water such as ponds,...

Ex-Army Dog Handler Launches New Training Business to Combat Rising Shelter Euthanasia Rates

Gary Brown, a former Army dog handler with over 16 years of military service, is set to launch a new dog training business aimed at reducing the alarming number of dogs being abandoned to shelters and, in many cases, euthanised.

Based in Crawley, Resolute Dogs will offer comprehensive dog training services, including puppy training classes and one-on-one consultations, with a mission...

Kennel Club promotes eye testing and discounted DNA testing at International Agility Festival

The Kennel Club is pleased to announce it will be offering BVA/KC/ISDS eye testing at the International Agility Festival, as well as a limited-time 15% discount on its DNA Testing Services throughout the month of August.

The International Agility Festival is taking place between 8-11 August 2024 at Rutland Showground, Oakham.

The canine eye testing is being offered as part...

The rise of the 'Hut dog!' A third more owners taking their dogs on a beach hut holiday this summer

During Covid, a staggering 3.2 million UK households got a dog. It's no wonder pet staycations have increased by 40% since 2019. A holiday expert says dog-friendly beach huts are now one of the most relaxed places to take your best four-legged friend.

Following the explosion of 'pandemic puppies' during Covid, there are now around 12 million dogs in the UK. 75% of their...

“No safe amount of time to leave dogs in hot cars” - Dogs Trust issues advice to keep dogs safe during heatwave

As the country finally basks in some summer sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal.

The nation's largest dog welfare charity is warning owners that the temperature inside a car could rise to dangerously high levels in just a few...

Vet Nurses guide to pet travel sickness over summer holiday

Car sickness can affect anyone, our pets included! With the summer holidays here, and day trips more likely to be on many pet owner's agendas, PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her advice should your pup struggle with queasiness on car rides.

"Car sickness, also referred to as motion sickness, is relatively common in puppies but can also affect older dogs. It is thought to be caused...

One in ten UK dogs have been taught to urinate in the toilet, dog owners claim

From shaking paws to urinating in the toilet, barking mad Brits reveal the top 10 most ‘human like’ things their dogs can do.

A poll of 2,000 Dog UK owners by Peamutt Butter unearthed the weird and wonderful tricks they have taught their fur babies. Half of those polled revealed they can ‘shake hands’ with their dog, while 43% watch TV with their pooch.

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Is fetch over? New research reveals THIS is actually your dog’s favourite game to play

Fetch might be a game that rings down the centuries, but it appears it’s no longer a pooch’s favourite way to play.

A new survey conducted by interactive dog toy company Tug-E-Nuff has crowned tug of war as the number one game between dogs and their owners.

Eight in 10 owners declare tug of war is their dog’s favourite game, compared to six in 10 who say fetch gets their...

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