As we prepare to face more heatwaves throughout summer, the RSPCA is warning pet owners never to leave dogs in hot cars – and that “not long” is much too long. Here's what you can do if you see a dog locked in a car on a hot day.
Posted on July 22, 2022
Alessandra Pacelli
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The Kennel Club has announced that Discover Dogs is set to return to the ExCeL London in 2021, after the 2020 edition was canceled due to Covid-19.
Posted on December 15, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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"When I’m training my dog, I like to use treats, but after each session I need to check I’ve still got all of my fingers! He takes treats so enthusiastically, he often nips me accidentally. Do you have any tips on how to avoid this in future?" Denise Price advises…
Posted on December 04, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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With many UK households expecting at least a parcel in the run-up to Christmas, Vets Now is warning owners to be vigilant after an incident in which a Scottish terrier’s jaw was glued “completely shut” after she chewed on an Amazon parcel.
Posted on November 30, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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It has been a ‘ruff’ year, but the staff at Birmingham Dogs Home have several reasons to smile, having welcomed two litters of puppies during the local lockdown. Both mums and puppies are doing extremely well with one litter being the biggest seen in their history - 16 puppies!
Posted on November 12, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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Our puppy has trained us to give him treats for doing something we don’t want him to do! We have taught him to get off the furniture, by saying, “Off” and rewarding him when he gets down. Now he keeps jumping on the sofa, just to make us tell him to get off and reward him! How can we undo this?
Posted on November 05, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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Dr Jessica May, UK lead vet at the video vet service FirstVet, gives the inside track on how to celebrate Halloween with a dog, while avoiding any potential hazards.
Posted on October 26, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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I’ve tried everything, but my two-year-old Cocker Spaniel goes crazy whenever I attempt to put the lead on her. She tries to bite and dashes around, and it’s a real struggle.
Posted on October 13, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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On World Animal Day (4 October) 20 years ago, FOUR PAWS founders Heli Dungler and Josef Pfabigan presented a ’74 retro police bus as the first mobile veterinary clinic. What sounds curious today was then a pilot project of its kind and a pioneer for mobile animal clinics that are now used worldwide.
Posted on October 09, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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Does your dog have what it takes to be a critic? Canine cottages are looking for four-legged reviewers of dog-friendly holidays! Applications are open for the third annual Canine Critics competition.
Posted on October 06, 2020
Alessandra Pacelli
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