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A woman has been sentenced after leaving her dog to become so emaciated that he was barely alive when she finally took him to see a vet.

Elderly Staffie Wally had to be put to sleep by vets as he was barely breathing and had a very faint heartbeat when he was taken to see them in March.

Dominika Carolina Wojnar (DoB: 19/10/1981) of Alexandra Road, Dronfield, was sentenced on...

Dear PDSA, now it's getting wintery, is it still ok for me to walk my dogs, Patch and Pingu in the snow? Where we live gets quite snowy and it's our first winter with them, as we adopted them earlier this year. Thank you, Kassim Hi Kassim, it's important for dogs to stay active even in colder weather, so you can definitely take Patch and Pingu out in the snow! However, snow and ice can build...

Dear PDSA, my Labrador keeps taking her bed outside to the garden... is this just a phase, or is she trying to tell me something? Thanks, Luna. Hi Luna, Dogs do things that are a little strange and it's not always easy to tell why. With any new behaviour, it's always worth having her checked by your vet, in case there is some underlying health condition that may be worrying her. You refer to...

Some of the world's most respected dog trainers and brands have come together this week to launch a free online training hub to share tips and advice to help owners address an increase in common behavioural issues and build a stronger relationship with their pet.

According to this year's PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report 60% of veterinary professionals say they have seen an increase in...