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pets overweight
Nearly half of all pets are overweight so it’s time to start taking your cat for a walk!
We all know cats love nothing better than snoozing on the newspaper you’re trying to read but their laziness has apparently reached new heights. Metro reports that because many of... Read more...
Donald Trump
Donald Trump face found in Jarrow dog's ears
A cyst found in a dog's ear looks like Donald Trump's face and blonde quiff, its owner claims. BBC News reports that Jade Robinson, 25, of Jarrow, Tyneside had to... Read more...
Brexit
Brexit: Will you be able to take your pet to the EU after UK exit?
The claim: If Brexit negotiations fail it will make it harder to travel with pets from the UK to the EU. Reality Check verdict: If there is no deal then... Read more...
bath time
Making a splash! How to give your puppy or young dog their first bath
All dogs need to be bathed from time to time - some dogs every few weeks, whilst for others, bath time might only happen a couple of times a year.... Read more...
Labrador
The loveable Lab: Gentle giants of the canine world
Labrador Retrievers have consistently been one of the most popular family pets both in the UK and elsewhere in the world for decades thanks to trustworthy and proven natures. Labs... Read more...
Spine tingling
Spooky trails and ‘tails’: Haunted woods and forests to walk your dog… if you dare!
Looking to spook yourself (and your pooch) silly this Halloween? Head out on a ghost hunt to one of our wicked woods for a spine tingling thrill. With creaky branches,... Read more...
Expressions
Dog expressions: Finally, the truth about just how manipulative your dog really is.
Our pets have specific expressions they reserve for humans has been revealed. But as a dog owner, I have to say that news comes as no surprise to me. Sitting... Read more...
Pets as people
We treat our pets as people. Is it because it's getting harder to have faith in humans?
From Ikea cat beds to puppucinos, pets are taking over the world. We think we own them, but in reality it’s the other way round. It’s time to topple the... Read more...
Dog allergies
Autumn allergies for your dog
For dogs (and people) who suffer from allergies, springtime is usually the worst part of the year, as all of the plants that died off or became dormant over winter... Read more...
Cat carrier
One small step for man, one giant leap for feline kind!
Cat lovers are carting their pets to the shops, pub and beach in astronaut-style backpacks. The Daily Mail reports that it's no longer uncommon for pets to be treated as... Read more...
Badger
Bold as brass! Cheeky badger breaks into cat's home, steals his food and sleeps in his bed
A couple were in for a shock this week when they arrived home to find a badger curled up in their cat’s bed. Metro reports that the cheeky creature was... Read more...
Pet food
Food banks for pets: The people helping hard-up animal lovers
A number of 'pet food banks' are cropping up across the UK, while animal rescue charities say some hard-up owners are giving away pets they cannot afford to feed. So... Read more...