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wards
Don't be scared to let animals on wards, say nurses
Hospitals should let more dogs and other animals on to wards and even into operating theatres to help patients, the Royal College of Nursing says. BBC News reports that the... Read more...
doga
Ever thought of doing Yoga with your dog? Try Doga!
What is Doga? Doga is a human yoga practice that helps support the natural bond we have with our dog. Doga isn’t just about the physical. Doga is the sacred... Read more...
beach
Beach play and game ideas for your pooch this Summer
With all the open space, the beach is the perfect place to take your dog for an invigorating outing to get fresh air and exercise. Even in cooler months, the... Read more...
dog friendly
Lintbells reveals the top dog friendly hotels to visit for Bank Holidays
As dog owners, it’s no surprise that so many of us choose to holiday with our pets. In fact, recent research says over 1.4 million of us choose to holiday... Read more...
chasing
How to prevent your dog from chasing or attacking cats
Dogs of all breeds and types retain strong hunting and chasing instincts, as in the wild, their skills as hunters and scavengers were what kept them fed and healthy. Any... Read more...
gun dogs
The 20 greatest gun dogs
Our tribute to the most loyal, loving, and hardworking hunting partners ever - in no particular order. Introduction When a pointer streaks across a stubble field like a bolt of... Read more...
postman
Four reasons why your Postman may drive your dog wild!
Even if your dog is usually very accepting of visitors and is well trained and well socialised, one common pinch point for dog owners is the appearance of the postman... Read more...
owning a dog
7 great places where you can meet other dog lovers
Owning a dog means getting lots of healthy exercise which is good for mind, body and soul. For a long time now, people have come to realise just how much... Read more...
owning a pet
Creature comforts: Why owning a pet makes you 'happier and more likely to live longer'
Owning a lively pet may sometimes prove exasperating, but it appears all the effort is worth it. Pet owners are healthier, have greater self-esteem and are less lonely than those... Read more...
shave
A CLOSE SHAVE! Couple’s pet cat returns from groomers completely bald except for his FACE leaving his owners in hysterics
Xie Qian Qian from Taiwan sent Jin Jin for his routine shave but he didn't come back with the haircut she expected. The Sun reports that Xie Qian Qian from... Read more...
pawsecco
Pawsecco is here for anyone who prefers drinking with their pet to socialising
We’ve all been there: Alone, on a Saturday night, feeling sorry for ourselves because we couldn’t be bothered to make the effort to go out - instead choosing to cuddle... Read more...
longest cat
Omar, perhaps world's longest cat, finds internet fame
Omar was the same size as all the other kittens in his litter when he was taken home by his owner Stephy Hirst in 2013. But BBC News reports that... Read more...