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JUNE 23, 2022

HOW TO KEEP YOUR PET SAFE DURING SUMMER AND AVOID HEAT STROKE, SKIN CANCER AND DEHYDRATION
One Irish vet has shared her top tips on how to keep your dog safe this summer as temperatures get hotter. >>

JUNE 22, 2022

HOW TO BRING YOUR PET WITH YOU TO THE UK, US, CANADA AND AUSTRALIA
Are you about to study abroad and are thinking of bringing your furry companion with you? >>

JUNE 19, 2022

SHOULD YOUR CAT STAY AT HOME?
Animal behavioural specialist Karen Wild examines whether it’s OK to shut cats indoors. >>

JUNE 17, 2022

WHAT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HOT TO WALK FOR YOUR DOG? RSPCA ISSUES WARNING
Dog owners have been warned about a “silent killer” for pets as the UK braces for a heatwave with highs of 34C. >>

JUNE 11, 2022

UK’S MOST EXPENSIVE DOG BREEDS REVEALED FROM BULL DOGS TO GOLDEN RETRIEVERS – FULL LIST
The nation’s most expensive dog breeds have been revealed but where does your pooch come? >>

JUNE 9, 2022

ROYAL MAIL ISSUES NEW CAT STAMPS FEATURING FELINE QUIRKS
Eight Royal Mail stamps are sure to be a hit with collectors. >>

JUNE 4, 2022

HOW HENRY THE CAT WON THE HEARTS OF ADDENBROOKE’S HOSPITAL
A fluffy ginger cat has gained a following of more than 4,500 on Facebook after making a hospital his second home over the past five years. >>

JUNE 3, 2022

20 OF THE UK’S BEST DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES, FROM A BAY IN MARGATE TO A QUIET STRETCH OF SAND IN CORNWALL
Whether it’s chasing the surf – or the odd seagull – or simply digging in the sand, if your pooch loves the seaside, you’ll want to visit one of these coastal spots with plenty of space for a game of fetch. >>

MAY 27, 2022

DOG OWNERS WARNED AGAINST SHARING A BED WITH THEIR PETS AS ‘UNTREATABLE’ SUPERBUG SPREADS
Dog owners have been issued an urgent warning over the dangers of sharing a bed with their pets, as an “untreatable superbug” is spreading. >>

MAY 27, 2022

AUTISTIC BOY’S CAT COMPANION THROUGH TO AWARDS FINAL
A cat that helps an 11-year-old boy who has autism cope with anxiety is through to this year’s National Cat Awards. >>

MAY 20, 2022

NO LONGER A ‘TYPICAL DOG’: NEW STUDY WARNS AGAINST BUYING PUGS
Pugs can no longer be considered a “typical dog” from a health perspective, a new study has found. >>

MAY 15, 2022

DOG OWNERS URGED TO CHECK PETS AFTER WALKING THEM THROUGH TALL GRASS
Dogs are more at risk of grass seeds getting stuck in their eyes, ears, skin and paws than from eating the grass itself – owners have been urged to stay vigilant throughout the summer months. >>

MAY 15, 2022

ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR EXPERT KAREN WILD ON HOW TO HELP YOUR CAT COPE WITH VISITORS
Last week we looked at the kind of ‘visits’ a neighbouring cat may be making to your home and garden, writes animal behaviour expert Karen Wild. >>

MAY 8, 2022

THREE FUN GAMES TO EXERCISE YOUR DOG WHEN IT’S TOO HOT FOR WALKING OUTSIDE
Dog trainer Niki French, 53, from Twickenham, shares three stimulating enrichment games to play with your dog safely at home, as the heatwave begins to hit the UK. >>

MAY 2, 2022

UK GUIDE DOG CHARITY SEEKS BRAINY PUPPIES TO HELP BREED PROBLEM-SOLVERS
Researchers are hoping to unleash a generation of smarter guide dogs by studying the cognitive behaviour of puppies and finding out who the clever boys and girls really are. >>

MAY 2, 2022

YOUR CAT COULD HAVE HAYFEVER – EXPERT TIPS ON HOW TO HELP
Warmer, dry weather increases the pollen load, which can impact the enjoyment of the great outdoors for some individuals. But did you know your cat could be suffering from hayfever as well? >>

APRIL 27, 2022

SIGNS YOUR CAT MIGHT BE STRUGGLING WITH HAY FEVER – AND HOW TO HELP
While you’re popping Piriteze and downing honey, spare a thought for your pets. >>

APRIL 24, 2022

EXPERT TIPS ON HOW TO START RUNNING WITH YOUR DOG
Running with your four-legged friend is a great way to kill two fitness birds with one stone. >>

APRIL 24, 2022

YOUTUBER SHARES STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL TO MAKE A CAT TOY THAT WILL KEEP YOUR PET ENTERTAINED FOR HOURS
Cats need entertainment, otherwise they’re going to wreak havoc. >>

APRIL 14, 2022

THE DANGEROUS DOGS BANNED IN THE UK AND WHAT THE LAW SAYS ABOUT THEM
The subject of dangerous dogs is, sadly, never far from the news. It may come as a surprise, however, that only four breeds are actually banned from being owned in the UK. >>

APRIL 11, 2022

A CHUNK OF CHOCOLATE COULD KILL A CAT: EASTER WARNING FROM CATS PROTECTION
The charity, which has its National Cat Adoption Centre in Chelwood Gate, urged owners to be careful and said that even two grams of chocolate could be toxic to felines. >>

APRIL 11, 2022

VET REVEALS THE TELL-TALE SIGNS YOUR DOG REALLY LOVES YOU AND HOW TO SPOT THEM
Have you ever wondered if your dog really loves you as much as you love them? Turns out there are some clear signs you can look out for. >>

APRIL 7, 2022

DEAF CAT EXPLORES LONDON BY BICYCLE
Many different types of Londoner can be spotted on bikes in the capital – but few of them as furry as Sigrid. >>

APRIL 4, 2022

PEOPLE ARE PAYING OVER £38,000 TO CLONE THEIR PETS
People who can’t deal with the loss of their pets are resorting to an unconventional and expensive solution — pet cloning. >>

APRIL 4, 2022

DOG OWNERS SENSATIONALLY TOLD NOT TO WALK PETS EVERY DAY AS TRAINER UPENDS YEARS OF ADVICE
Dog owners have been warned to sometimes skip a daily walk with their beloved pooch, and instead use the time for training games at home in order to improve their pet’s wellbeing. >>

MARCH 26, 2022

‘KLEPTO CAT’ CHARLIE STEALS EVERYTHING – FROM SKATEBOARDS TO DINOSAURS
Meet Britain’s most prolific cat burglar – a cheeky feline that brings home stolen items including toys, cutlery, glasses – and skateboards. >>

MARCH 25, 2022

WHICH DOG BREEDS ARE BANNED IN THE UK? FULL LIST OF DANGEROUS DOGS AND HOW THEY’RE HANDLED BY THE RSPCA
The UK banned several aggressive dogs under the The Dangerous Dog Act (1991). >>

MARCH 21, 2022

‘MY DOG IS THE MOST TRAVELLED GUIDE DOG IN THE UK – HE LOVES THE LONDON UNDERGROUND’
Meet Fin, the most travelled guide dog in the UK, that has visited nearly 50 different places from the south coast of England right up to Scotland. >>

MARCH 14, 2022

PET HORROR WARNING AS KITTENS RUSHED TO HOSPITAL POISONED FROM COMMON HOUSEHOLD FLOWER
Cat owners are warned of the dangers of common household flowers after two kittens were treated for suspected poisoning on the same day. >>

MARCH 12, 2022

HOW TO HELP KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE AS THEFTS RISE BY 25 PER CENT
People are being urged to take steps to help protect their dogs as figures showed rocketing numbers of thefts. >>ves

MARCH 10, 2022

SCOTS OWNER REUNITED WITH CAT MISSING FOR 17 YEARS AFTER ‘OUT OF THE BLUE’ PHONE CALL
A Scots owner was left stunned when she received an ‘out of the blue’ call saying her missing cat of over 17 years had been found. >>

MARCH 5, 2022

FELINE NETWORK CAT RESCUE: WHY WE WANT YOU TO NEUTER YOUR CAT
From about four to five months old, cats start to reach sexual maturity and a female is physically capable of having kittens. >>

MARCH 4, 2022

‘HAPPY DOG TIME’: BOOM IN UK DOGSITTING AS OWNERS RETURN TO OFFICE
After a difficult year including a bad breakup and her parents moving abroad, Aimée Lou McAvoy was desperate for a change of scene. >>

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

THERAPY DOGS COMFORT CHILDREN DURING COVID JABS
Therapy dogs are being used to calm children having their Covid jab. >>

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

BRITISH GIRL BECOMES THE WORLD’S YOUNGEST AUTHOR AFTER HAVING HER FIRST BOOK – CALLED THE LOST CAT – PUBLISHED AGE FIVE WITH COPIES SELLING FOR £4
A five-year-old British girl has become the world’s youngest author after having her first book published. >>

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

HIGHWAY CODE: UK DRIVERS COULD FACE £5,000 FINE FOR DRIVING WITH DOG IN THE CAR
Drivers who travel with their dog in the car face fines of up to £5,000 for breaching the Highway Code. >>

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

SHOULD I LEAVE MY HEATING ON FOR MY DOG WHILE I’M OUT THE HOUSE?
Dog owners have been warned against leaving their central heating on for their pets while they’re at work. >>

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

UK COULD BAN PART-WILD HYBRID CATS AFTER SOCIAL MEDIA FUELS BOOM IN POPULARITY
Part-wild hybrid cats could be banned by the UK government, after social media helped bring these extreme breeds to popularity. >>

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

RSPCA WARNS OVER DOGS BEING ABANDONED AS OWNERS STRUGGLE WITH RETURNING TO WORK AND COST OF LIVING RISE
The RSPCA is warning that as people return to work after the pandemic, and struggle with the increased cost of living, more dogs and other animals will be abandoned. >>

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

YOUR DOG’S POOP IS DAMAGING NATURE, SCIENTISTS SAY
New research by scientists suggests significant amounts of phosphorous and nitrogen found in dog faeces and urine left behind in nature reserves can result in over-fertilisation of the ground. This can impact varieties of plant and animal life and interactions between species. >>

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

THIS MORNING VET CONFIRMS OTHER DOG BREEDS ‘IN DANGER’ AFTER BRITISH BULLDOG BAN
ITV’s This Morning vet has confirmed a list of dog breeds that could be at risk after the controversial news that Norway had banned the selective breeding of two popular British breeds. >>

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

CAT OBSESSED WITH CARS DEMANDS TO BE TAKEN FOR DRIVES SO HE CAN STICK HIS HEAD OUT OF THE WINDOW
Many cat-owners will know the struggle of getting their cat into the car – whether it’s for a holiday or a trip to the vet. >>

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

TAIL OF VALOUR: SAS DOG HANDLER WHO RAN THROUGH HAIL OF BULLETS TO SAVE CANINE IS SET FOR BRAVERY MEDAL
An SAS canine handler who ran into the line of fire to save a dog is being lined up for a gallantry medal. >>

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

VETS CALL FOR END OF USE OF FLAT-FACED DOGS ON GREETING CARDS
Greetings card designers are being urged to stop using pugs and other flat-faced dogs and cats on Valentine’s Day cards as those sold by big retailers show how popular such images remain despite animal cruelty warnings from vets. >>

JANUARY 31 2022

URGENT WARNING TO DOG-OWNERS ABOUT DANGER OF WALKING DOGS IN WINDY WEATHER
Dog-owners are being urged not to walk their dogs on the seafront in windy weather, after the UK was battered by Storm Corrie this weekend. >>

JANUARY 28 2022

EXPERT CALLS FOR CAT FLAPS TO BE BANNED UNLESS GARDEN IS ESCAPE-PROOF
The founder of the world’s largest animal welfare organisation wants to ban cat flaps. >>

JANUARY 23 2022

TOXIC PLANTS: ‘HARMFUL HOUSEPLANTS TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE CATS AND DOGS – ‘SOME ARE LETHAL’
Certain houseplants can be toxic to pets, according to experts at Flowercard, who recently researched the world’s most popular houseplants for 2022. This included Aloe Vera and Tulips, which can cause dogs and cats to become ill. >>

JANUARY 21 2022

MYSTERY DOG ILLNESS SPREADING INLAND: PANICKED WARNING AS UNKNOWN SICKNESS GRIPS UK
A mystery illness striking down dogs is concerning vets and pet owners. >>

JANUARY 12 2022

WARNING AS HUNDREDS OF DOGS FALL SICK AFTER BEACH WALKS ON YORKSHIRE COAST
Hundreds of dogs have fallen to a mystery illness after taking walks on beaches along the Yorkshire coast. >>

JANUARY 8 2022

WHY ARE CATS SCARED OF CUCUMBERS?
Oh, cats – what would the internet be without them? >>

JANUARY 1 2022

TWO NORTH NORFOLK DOG-FRIENDLY BUSINESSES NAMED BEST IN THE COUNTRY
Two businesses in north Norfolk have been given a bark of approval after winning national awards for being dog-friendly. >>

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