Easter is a time full of celebrations for the whole family, and it's a great opportunity to spend some quality time with your pet, especially as this year Easter marks the change to British Summer Time, bringing an extra hour of light. As pet parents across the country will look to make the most of the welcomed sunshine, when going on daily walks and attending Easter celebrations like egg...
Alabama rot is a disease that can sadly be fatal to dogs. With a recent spike in UK cases , veterinarian Dr Corinne Wigfall at Petsure shares her expert tips on how to prevent the disease. Plus, how you can spot symptoms quickly if you think your dog might have picked it up.
Dr Corinne Wigfall says, "Alabama rot causes clots to form in small blood vessels. It starts as skin lesions...
Imagine eating 11 pancakes in one sitting – well that's exactly what your precious pooch* is doing every time you give them just one cube of cheese according to PDSA.
It comes as a warning to pet owners this Pancake Day as part of the leading vet charity's 'Big Weigh In' campaign which aims to tackle obesity in pets.
"We all love a treat and I'm certainly looking forward to...
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...
Labrador James has lost 10kg (one-and-a-half stone) – equivalent to a large sack of pet food – after his worried new owner feared he was overweight and took him to a pet weight loss clinic. His owner, Nicola Mark, took James to Uplands Way Vets in Bressingham for weight advice after adopting him last year, when he tipped the scales at a hefty 45kg (seven stone). Carrying too many pounds was...
Dog-owning Brits are treating their dogs to potentially life-threatening and dangerous chews, a new survey by Pooch Snax , a natural pig ear shaped dog chew brand has revealed.
Although a whopping 97% of British dog owners believe they are aware or very aware of what treats are safe to feed their dog, nearly a quarter (23%) admitted to treating their dog to cooked beef bones and...
Dogs can't tell us if they feel ill but now experts have identified six tell-tale signs which could save a pet's life. Britain is a nation of dog lovers and many of us think of our furry friends as family members but sadly pets cannot tell us when they feel ill. Now pet food nutritionists at Years.com have identified six tell-tale signs which should set alarm bells ringing for dog owners....
With many UK retailers advertising selection boxes for dogs, Kennel Store has weighed in on the most dangerous dog treats and the risks they pose to your beloved pet.
"We all love treating our dogs and giving them a tasty treat every once in a while and especially at Christmas, but it's important to be mindful of what exactly we're giving them. We've compiled a list of treats that...
The UK is set to experience freezing temperatures and snow across the country this week, and much like us humans our canine companion's joint health and mobility can be negatively impacted by a sudden drop in temperature. With arthritis affecting 80% of dogs aged 8 or over, and almost 35% of the entire dog population (due to such factors as wear and tear, breed predisposition, genetics,...
