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'I'm a dog trainer and these popular breeds are the worst behaved"
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (537+ words) A dog trainer has shared three "popular" breeds which could be prone to "behavioural problems" (stock image)(Image: Getty Images) A professional dog trainer has shared which three breeds, among the most popular choices of pets, are actually the worst…...
'Dog saved my life by smelling disease on my breath"
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (614+ words) Colleen Ferguson, 70, says her German Shepherd Inca's persistent breath sniffing led her to seek medical help A woman claims her dog saved her life - by sniffing her breath. Colleen Ferguson, 70, first suspected something might be amiss when her German Shepherd,…...
Two-time Paralympic champion hails unique canine connection as Crufts kicks off
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (583+ words) Jubilant Jessica-Jane Applegate says being a Crufts ambassador has fulfilled a lifelong dream. And the two-time Paralympic champion reckons the impact of dogs on her career helped propel her to glory in the pool. Applegate, 29, has joined forces with the…...
'I'm a vet - these are the 10 healthiest dog breeds that rarely get sick"
13+ hour, 41+ min ago (490+ words) If you're looking to bring home a new canine companion, choosing a breed that is less prone to health issues could save you money in the long run. It's common knowledge that welcoming a dog into your home requires financial…...
How to train your pet for stress-free car journeys in six simple steps
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (678+ words) Many leave their dogs at homes over concerns they won't settle(Image: Simon Jacobs/PinPep / SWNS) These concerns appear to be well-founded as the research, commissioned by "koda - automotive sponsor of Crufts for the fourth consecutive year - found that 20% of…...
Dog owner asks groomer for 'poodle cut' but is horrified when they pick pet up
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (414+ words) A woman has shared her horror after collecting her 'little poodle' from the dog groomers - but she didn't even recognise her own pet when she first set eyes on him However, she could not believe her eyes when she arrived…...
Spring warning for dogs and cats as common plant is 'highly toxic"
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (698+ words) As spring arrives across the UK, pet owners are being warned that an extremely common spring plant " that is in bloom already " is highly toxic to dogs and cats. As spring tantalisingly draws near, our cherished seasonal blooms are returning…...
Vet pinpoints 'hidden crisis' that is impacting lives of cats and dogs across UK
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (523+ words) Ben the vet has issued a message to all dog owners struggling to cover their pet's payments at the vets - as he shares how the cost of living crisis is impacting animals A heartbroken vet has issued a message to…...
Terrified dog owners in Middle East make heartbreaking appeal as bombs drop
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (686+ words) The civilian death toll in Iran since the joint US-Israeli attacks began at the weekend is currently estimated at more than 700, while six American service personnel have died. The lives of people in the Middle East have been turned upside…...
'I'm a vet and every pet owner should know the signs of this deadly condition"
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (628+ words) A vet has explained how acting quickly can make the difference between life and death when it comes to one condition, most often seen in larger dogs such as Great Danes When our beloved pets are feeling under the weather,…...