Off the hook: dog saved after eating fish hook
Runa, a one-year-old rescue dog originally from Romania, was rushed to Vale Vets Portishead, after trying to eat a fishing hook her owners suspect may have been deliberately left out.
Intolerant to gluten
"Can dogs be gluten intolerant? I need a gluten-free diet and am curious about whether dogs too can develop these kinds of intolerances." John Burns advises...
Dog groomer ‘inundated’ with haircut requests – for humans
As hairdressers reopened, the struggle with lockdown locks came to an end as thousands across the country rush to book appointments with any hair salon available – human or otherwise, as dog groomer Corey Lockwood has fund out.
How well do you understand dog behaviour?
Dogs Trust has launched a new interactive survey to better understand the way we interpret dog behaviour. The survey – Public Perceptions of Dog Behaviour & Emotion – is open for four weeks starting on 5 May, and whether you have a canine companion as part of the family or not, Dogs Trust is urging you to take part.
Unsettled at night
"My six-month-old puppy is still creating a lot of noise each night when in his crate and alone. I return to him when he creates a fuss, but I’m not sure if this is a good idea. How can I stop this, please? I’m exhausted and need a good night’s sleep!"
Six-year-old completes 30km challenge for animals
Daya Gill, a six-year-old from Reading, raised £446 – more than twice the original target – for the RSPCA by running 30 kilometres over the month of March.
Pupping the question: how a pup helped his dad propose
Five-month-old Cockerpoo pup Boris used the skills learned at the Dogs Trust Dog School virtual classes to help his owner deliver a romantic marriage ‘pawposal’...
What to do it you find a stray
"My friend recently found a stray dog. She rang the number on the tag and returned him. I wondered whether she did the right thing, as perhaps the dog had been stolen. You read so much about dog theft. What is the right thing to do?"
Still working AirPods removed from pup’s stomach
When Golden Retriever pup called Jimmy turned a pair of charging AirPods into a snack, his owner rushed him to the vet’s – who recovered the still working AirPods from the pup’s stomach.
Website to report unlicensed breeders and illegal puppy traders launched
Animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS and partners Animal Protection Services (APS) are launching an online reporting system called Stop Puppy Traders, which allows the public to report unlicensed breeders and illegal puppy traders.
Ten-year-old creates Dog Deli during lockdown
As the UK entered its first lockdown, ten-year-old Evie Steel was home from school, with a lot of time on her hands and a 3-month-old puppy, Dexter, to look after. After finding a recipe for dog biscuits in a magazine, Evie decided to try baking her own – and a year old, she is leading a thriving family business.
Petlog users asked to create new accounts amidst concern over missing data
Petlog, the UK’s largest database for microchipped pets, is calling for pet owners to “create a new online self-serve account”, as concern grows over pet owners’ inability to access their pets’ data.