Hot weather tips to help your dog through heatwaves
Every year the RSPCA receives hundreds of reports of animals suffering from heat exposure; here are some tips to keep your dog cool, safe and comfortable throughout summer.
Gentle giant Yogi saved through complex heart surgery
When the owner of Yogi, a six-year-old St. Bernard from Plymouth, was told her dog needed delicate heart surgery to survive, she feared he wouldn’t make it to his seventh birthday – but after a complex operation and an emergency blood transfusion, Yogi is back home.
Vets solve mystery of Dachshund’s multiple seizures
When Rolo the Dachshund began experiencing bouts of seizures, her owners turned to the neurology team at Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) for help.
Doggie takeaway
"Our healthy two-year-old Yorkshire Terrier will eat everything and anything! As a treat, we sometimes give him leftovers from our takeaway meals – is this OK?" Anna Cherry advises…
Pup on the mend after swallowing a 10-inch stick
A nine-month-old crossbreed puppy called Rocky found himself in a sticky situation after swallowing a 10-inch stick – roughly half the length of his body.
Vets warn against playing with sticks as dog recovers from horrifying injuries
Vet charity PDSA is warning dog owners to avoid throwing sticks after a five-year-old Jack Russell cross called Marley was left with life-threatening injuries during a game of fetch.
War on ticks
"I have heard a lot in the news recently about ticks transmitting diseases to dogs. I have a five-year-old crossbreed terrier. How can I best protect her?" Paul Manktelow advises…
Pets may face “flea epidemic” in hot weather
Pet owners are warned that the hot weather could “leave homes at risk of a flea infestation”. The warmer the weather, the faster flea eggs develop into adults – and the flea population has grown in recent years thanks to warm, humid weather.
Super six: the dogs who might detect Covid-19
Norman, Digby, Storm, Star, Jasper and Asher are ready to be assessed to work on a project to train dogs to detect the Covid-19 virus.
Fitzpatrick Referrals Successfully Treats Dog With ‘Hopeless’ Prognosis
A 12-year-old family dog has been successfully treated at Fitzpatrick Referrals after she was given a ‘hopeless’ prognosis.
My Dog Is Scared Of Fireworks - How Natural Calming Remedies For Dogs Helped
If you recognise any of these noise phobia in dogs symptoms and are worried about your dogs on firework night please have a browse of this article. Molly and Pixie were far more relaxed after having Valerian Compound. They looked worried, but there was no shaking or pacing, just the occasional pant but were more relaxed. After using the Dorwest products were so happy and relaxed and they now have a much calmer temperament when in potentially stressful situations.
Keeping your Dog Safe in the Garden
Dog owners have been warned to steer their pets clear of 13 possible dangers in their gardens this spring.
Outdoor experts from GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have highlighted the potential hazards dogs could face in British backyards and they are encouraging big-hearted homeowners to take appropriate precautionary measures.
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