The number of households in the UK with a pet is at an all-time high, leading to more than 5,000 owners turning to Google to ask questions such as ‘should a pet sleep on the bed?’ and ‘what are the benefits of allowing my dog on the bed?’. Research by the Mayo Foundation for Medical […]
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Hairless Willow looking for a special home
Three-year-old Willow, a rescue dog who suffers from a chronic skin condition which has made her hairless and will require ongoing supportive care, is currently in the care of Romania Project Manager, Jo – but she is looking for a forever home. IAPWA says, “It’s not known whether she will ever grow a full coat back […]
Lost for words…”it’s only a dog” – check your chips!
Has anyone ever tried to minimise your feelings about your dog? The day after my father’s funeral a dog sitter inexplicably left our double security gates open and Poppy one of our beloved, elderly Bearded Collies went outside on her own for the first time. The dog sitter hung around until I got there with […]
Vet warns dog owners about dangerous TikTok cooling treats
As we battle one heatwave after the other with some of the UK’s hottest ever days on record, pet owners are looking for ways to keep their pets cool – but some of the ‘cooling treats’ shown online platforms such as TikTok can have dire consequences. Veterinary surgeon Dr Linda Simon at has looked at […]
A picnic with Samson
I’m going on a picnic by the Bow River with Samson the Border Collie mix. We’ll eat our lunch by the Bow River. The first thing I have to do to prepare is pack my canvas backpack with items we’ll need: dog treats and kibble for Samson, a tuna sandwich for me, sunscreen, sun hat, […]