With online searches for dog coats going up dramatically as parts of the UK prepare for freezing temperatures, some may wonder - how do you know if a dog needs to wear a jacket? Here are some tips from tails.com to determine when your dog should and shouldn’t wear a coat.
Posted on February 16, 2022
Alessandra Pacelli
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Plans of foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits in favour of 'staycations', both due to Coronavirus and the increased difficulty of taking one's dog abroad after Brexit. Anyone planning staycations should make sure to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips - and here's how.
Posted on February 02, 2022
Alessandra Pacelli
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A ten-year-old crossbreed called Jenkins had to go through complex lifesaving surgery to resolve a “medically challenging” case of Cushing’s disease.
Posted on January 19, 2022
Alessandra Pacelli
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After the passing of actress, comedian and animal lover Betty White on New Year’s Eve, her fans decided to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday by donating to animal charities in her honour.
Posted on January 11, 2022
Alessandra Pacelli
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With decorations around the house, presents under the tree and food on every surface, sometimes temptation gets the best of the most well-behaved pets – and then it’s up to the vet to recover all the odd things they decided to turn into a snack!
Posted on January 05, 2022
Alessandra Pacelli
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Christmas is on the way and many of us are starting to decorate our homes with plants – although experts advise not to kiss too much under the mistletoe! Kiss or no kiss, though, dog owners need to keep in mind that mistletoe is toxic to dog – and so are several plants we associate with Christmas cheer...
Posted on December 16, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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Staff at the RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre couldn’t believe their eyes when Alaskan malamute Trojan arrived. It is not rare for dogs to be overweight or obese, but the ten-year-old dog’s weight was unlike anything they had seen before: he weighted 101 kilos, roughly the same as a baby elephant.
Posted on December 13, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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With temperatures dropping, vets are warning pet owners to take extra caution during the cold spell with salt, grit and antifreeze proving fatal to pets.
Posted on December 06, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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Rolling out of bed early in the morning to hitting our exercise targets and even walking the dog can prove to be challenging in the cold winter months. So, to ensure our four-legged friends get the daily exercise they need, what other activities can we do with them if we miss a walk?
Posted on December 02, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched its Christmas Don’t Get Petfished campaign, cautioning the public against buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous sellers ahead of Christmas.
Posted on November 29, 2021
Alessandra Pacelli
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