Taking your puppy for their first walk is an exciting milestone for both owner and pup. While your puppy navigates its first steps and sniffs outside in the unknown, owners should start right away on lead training their pup, in a fun and engaging way before it is too late. However, teaching your dog lead […]
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‘Choc shock’ as dog eats 1kg of mini chocolate eggs
Image by Corin Messer Photography As Easter approaches, vet charity PDSA is warning all pet owners to ensure chocolate is kept well out of paws’ reach. The warning comes after the charity helped save a one-year-old Crossbreed dog who ate a whopping 1kg of mini eggs after jumping past a stair gate. The owners of […]
Talented hounds take on the role of “Dog and Bone” Operatives at Charity Contact Centre
As animal welfare organisations across the country face greater demand on services than ever before, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest canine welfare charity, has taken a unique approach to staffing its contact centre. The Dogs Trust team has identified a number of dogs with a talent for communication and, from Monday, these skilled pooches will […]
How your dog’s tennis ball could save their life
A lot of dogs love tennis balls, and whether you throw one for them to chase, or they like to carry it in their mouth for the walk, the brightly coloured items are a staple part of life with a canine companion. For many of our dogs a walk just isn’t the same without their […]
‘Titanium Terrier’ gets second chance at life with plate in her head
Judy Horsford, from London, first became concerned for her 10-year old rescue terrier Sammy when she started losing her balance and tilting her head to one side. Now, Sammy is back to her old self – thanks to a state-of-the-art titanium mesh plate in her head. “We took her to our vet who tried anti-inflammatory […]