A Tory MP is pushing for a new law to stop pets being put down without the consent of their owners. James Daly is behind legislation that would require vets to scan microchips of healthy and treatable animals first to check the
As temperatures around the nation drop this winter, many people have taken out their winter gear and are spending time bundling up in warm clothing before braving the frigid temperatures that are outside their door. Humans, however, aren’t the only ones affected
A new study suggests getting that cute dog in one’s more mature years might be a good idea after all. Researchers from the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China, found that pet ownership can be associated with slower rates of developing dementia.
Some may say the best Christmas gift of all is the love of a pet. This is true for many U.S. military members who find companionship in furry friends overseas — or in service animals that help them after their military duty
A dog expert has warned owners that a popular Christmas decoration that pooches love to eat could prove lethal. Dog behaviourist Nanci Creedon has cautioned that snow globes, a common sight in homes around the festive period, can kill dogs if they
Pet parents are convinced that their pooches know when Santa is on his way – with 28% believing that their dogs even know what he looks like. And when Father Christmas visits this year – he will be dropping off a staggering
Christmas trees, lights and other holiday decorations might make your home look festive — yet they can also pose a risk to your pets, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Several veterinarians shared tips on how to protect your furry friends
Thanksgiving is coming up quickly and plenty of Americans are already prepping for the feast-filled holiday. With extra visitors coming by and sometimes last-minute chaos at home, pets can tend to be overlooked during holiday time. Dr. Lindsay Butzer, a veterinarian from
Dog owners will be able to test their pets for early signs of cancer in a new assessment launching on Monday. The test is the first to screen for cancer in dogs in the UK, a disease which currently kills half of
XL Bully owners are desperately trying to get rid of their soon-to-be illegal dogs, online listings show. The “dangerous” dogs are on sale for just £25 as people prepare for the Government’s incoming ban, which ministers hope will control the breed’s propagation