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londons biggest dog
London's 'biggest dog’! Diego is 6ft and weighs 15st - but often gets mistaken for cow
Diego, a black and white Great Dane from east London, weighs 15 stone and is so popular that police stop him to take photographs in the street. A humongous dog... Read more...
smart dog collar
Smart dog collar developed as fitness tracker for pets to monitor health
French firm Invoxia has built a dog collar capable of tracking Fido’s vital signs. Inews reports that a biometric collar for dogs has been unveiled to monitor the animals’ vital... Read more...
smart litter tray
CES 2022: Lavviebox smart litter tray helps you keep an eye on your cat’s weight to spot signs of illness
The Lavviebox has a sensor that monitors whether your pet is losing pounds – and the separate LavvieTag acts as a feline fitness tracker. If you’ve ever wished you knew... Read more...
cats voice
‘I’d know that miaow anywhere’: Woman finds long-lost cat after recognising his voice
Do cats really develop their own distinctive ways of ‘talking’ to their owners? I like to think that my cat, Badger, is rather blessed in the handsomeness department – look... Read more...
Smart Snout
Smart Snout: Dog lover creates genius tracking app to find missing pups
A dog lover has invented a gadget which can track a missing dog by treating its nose like a human fingerprint. Smart Snout is the brainchild of Bradley Watson, 44,... Read more...
Clever Dog
Who’s a clever dog? Scientists study secrets of canine cognition
Dogs can figure out some things that even chimps can’t. Our science correspondent puts her puppy retriever to the test. It’s a cold winter’s day, and I’m standing in a... Read more...
your dogs bark
From yaps to howls: What your dog’s bark means - and how to get them to tone it down
With the rise in dog ownership has come a rise in doggy noise. Could interpreting their growls and yelps make life more harmonious? And how do you stop them barking... Read more...
dog hospice
Whispering Willows: Woman turns home into dog hospice and now cares for 80 pooches at once
A woman who can’t handle the thought of old dogs dying alone has turned her home into a dog hospice. She now looks after up to 80 pooches at once.... Read more...
puppy enjoys flight
Adorable puppy enjoys his first flight on a plane - and even gets a window seat
Everyone loves getting a window seat on a plane. Yes, the aisle might be more practical and allow for easier toilet breaks, but nothing compares to gazing out at the... Read more...
Cat Flap
Tim Dowling: the cat and I are both struggling with the new cat flap
The Challenge of Installing a New Cat Flap When I take it out of its box, I’m gratified to see how much it resembles its predecessor – so the instructions... Read more...
Sas Dog handler
Tail of valour: SAS dog handler who ran through hail of bullets to save canine that was shot after flushing out Taliban sniper in Kabul is set for bravery medal
An SAS canine handler who ran into the line of fire to save a dog is being lined up for a gallantry medal. The Daily Mail reports that the unnamed... Read more...
pufferfish
Long in the tooth: Goldie the pufferfish has emergency dental work
Veterinary surgeon in Kent sawed an inch off her teeth after owner realised they had grown too long for her to eat. The Guardian reports that a pufferfish had to... Read more...