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...

Dog Expert Reveals Hidden Signs of Heatstroke As Met Office Issues Warning Ahead 31C In Parts of UK

The Met Office has issued a country wide warning as temperatures are set to spike to up to 31C in some areas of the UK. Whilst we may enjoy the sunshine, it’s important to monitor our dogs in this weather, as there can be devastating consequences.

Kennel Store has commented on the potentially fatal effect the sun can have on our furry friends, and signs and symptoms to look out for...

Paws On The Prize! Pointer’s Dog Treasure Hunt Is Coming To A Park Near YOU

Dog biscuit experts, Pointer , is launching Dog Treasure Hunts across the country which are set to arrive at several UK locations in the coming weeks. Dogs of all breeds and their humans are invited to join this 2-week event starting on 6th July 2024, for a day of tricks, treats, and tail-wagging excitement.

This event, created by Pointer , is set to be more than just a walk in the...

Heat health alert - I’m a vet and these are 6 things dog owners need to know about heatstroke

Brits have been told to brace themselves for a summer heatwave, as the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have issued a heat health alert from Monday 24th June to 5pm on Thursday 27th June.

With the UK set to experience a rise in temperatures, the UK's leading emergency vets has issued a stark warning to pet owners to keep pets safe during hot days.

Leading vet and...

Urgent bird food warning to dog owners

Dog owners have been urged to avoid feeding birds in the gardens because the seeds can be toxic to pets.

Experts from GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are advising owners to steer clear of bird food as it can cause sickness in their four-legged friends.

Feeding birds enhances the garden biodiversity, playing a vital role in pest control and is a great way to connect with wildlife...

5 pup-friendly ice lolly recipes

With the summer weather heating up, it's definitely the season for ice cream and lollies. But have you thought about including your four-legged friend in this summer indulgence?

While some dogs enjoy the odd bit of dairy, this is not a healthy foodstuff for our canine friends except in small quantities. However, there are many ice lollies that are safe for your pup to consume, and...

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Dogs Trust calls for puppies to join groundbreaking dog welfare study as Golden Retriever becomes 9000th pup

Dogs Trust is celebrating a major milestone in welcoming its 9,000th dog to its innovative Generation Pup study. The 9,000th dog to enrol in the study is a beautiful Golden Retriever pup Digby from the New Forest.

Generation Pup is believed to be the first longitudinal study of its kind to include all breeds/crossbreeds of dogs in the UK and Ireland. The study, founded in 2016,...

Study reveals the top 10 UK coastal destinations for a dogcation

From quaint seaside towns on England's south coast to historic villages in the north, the UK is full of destinations for pet parents to explore with their dogs. But which location is best for our four-legged friends?

To find out, Petsure gathered a list of 40 popular UK holiday destinations, ranking them based on the percentage of hotels, restaurants, spas and pubs that are dog-...

Pet charities unite to issue hot weather warning to cat and dog owners

Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have joined forces to help owners keep their cats and dogs safe in the sun this summer.

The two leading pet charities say that despite their different quirks and behaviours, cats and dogs are equally as vulnerable when it comes to hot weather.

Alison Richards, Head of Clinical Services for Cats Protection, said: "We're a nation of pet lovers...

Quirkiest dog friendly pubs in the UK revealed

The quirkiest dog-friendly pubs in the UK have been named by Eat Drink Meet , a new website that helps users discover nearby pubs, bars, and restaurants using unique filtering options*.

Eat Drink Meet offers more than other websites, with options to filter to ‘dog-friendly’, ‘pubs with a view’, ‘gastro pubs’, and even discover local venues hosting pub quizzes and live music nights...

Dog abandoned as a puppy with hind legs ripped off wins 'Pet of the Year' award

An abandoned dog feared to have hours to live after being found horrifically injured has been honoured with a major animal award.

Maltese cross Sophia was discovered as a puppy on a canal path in the Dudley area in blazing heat, covered in dirt and with one of her hind legs ripped off.

It looked like she may die, but dedicated care helped her pull through and vet nurse Sarah...