When Miniature Dachshund puppy Margot found a tube of Dovonex ointment, she took it for a snack or a toy – she had no way of knowing she was giving herself potentially fatal vitamin D poisoning...
Posted on April 08, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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With over 126,000 lives lost to Covid, the UK has suffered the highest death toll in Europe so far. Among the victims was the owner Dylan, an elderly terrier who subsequently found himself in the care of Dogs Trust...
Posted on April 05, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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"Our seven-month-old pup, Holly, is very boisterous on her lead. She is difficult to walk, as she pulls so much and has nearly pulled me over on several occasions..."
Posted on April 01, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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One in 14 dogs is recorded by their vets as overweight each year, according to a new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) on dog obesity – with some breeds especially prone to weight gain.
Posted on March 29, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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"Am I able to teach my dog how to fetch? She will happily race off after a tennis ball and pick it up, but then just drops it and wanders off sniffing. It’s great for giving me exercise, but it would be so much easier if I could get her to bring it back rather than me having to dart back and forth across the park!"
Posted on March 25, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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As Bosco the Boxer turned eight, his owner Rebecca Deacon made him a doggie birthday cake – but things took a turn when Bosco, rather than just licking the batter-covered spatula, swallowed it whole.
Posted on March 22, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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I have a 12-month-old Jack Russell and I’ve read that they are prone to cataract problems when older. Are there any supplements or vitamins I can give my dog to help prevent this?" James Farrell advises…
Posted on March 18, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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With Spring and longer, brighter days ahead, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a good old-fashioned dog walk with the family. There are so many amazing dog walks available right on our doorstep and Shannon Keary, Digital PR Manager at Canine Cottages, reveals the five best dog walks in the UK.
Posted on March 15, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Alfie is one of the over 30,000 pets suffering from heart disease that vet charity PDSA cares for every year. Alfie was diagnosed with heart disease in 2018, and his owners were told he would need lifelong medication they could not afford...
Posted on March 11, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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My husband and I have just found out that we’re expecting our first baby. It is a very exciting time for us but we are a bit worried as to how our two old dogs will cope. They are both rescued collie crosses with little experience of babies or children. How can we best prepare them for the new arrival?
Posted on March 08, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed its support for Thailand-based Soi Dog Foundation this year, by funding half of the costs of their campaign to neuter 80 per cent of street dogs in Greater Bangkok. Soi Dog, a charity co-founded by the late Gill Dalley, has been working since 2003 to rescue the stray dogs of Thailand.
Posted on March 04, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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"Why does my Labrador seem to moult all the time? There are definite periods when his coat is coming out in handfuls, but even that seems to be more frequent than just a spring moult and another in the autumn." Alison Logan advises…
Posted on March 01, 2021
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