Dog Health
RSPCA continues campaign to restrict the use of fireworks
The RSPCA is calling on the UK Government to follow the lead of Scotland and introduce legislation to limit the sale of fireworks from 29 October to 5 November, with further restrictions to limit the days they can be let off.
Environment minister gives water companies 14 days to set out sewage dumping plans
Water company chiefs have been given two weeks by the government to set out "significant improvements" to prevent sewage being dumped into the UK's rivers and beaches.
Vet issues urgent warning over grass seeds
Vets are seeing a huge increase in the numbers of dogs with grass seeds stuck in their eyes and paws, or having ingested them when on a walk.
Vet gives dog walkers autumn warning
Dog walkers are being warned against allowing animals to walk through piles of leaves as summer comes to an end.
First aid expert warns about leaving collars on indoors
A leading canine first aid expert has warned dog owners about the dangers of leaving collars on their pets indoors.
Vet warns dogs ‘at risk of death’ from sewage-infested seawater
A high-profile vet is warning people about the dangers of letting dogs swim in sewage-infested seawater.
Dog becomes first pet infected with monkeypox
A dog has tested positive for monkeypox in what is thought to be the first confirmed case of the disease being transmitted from humans to pets.
One in five dog owners never brush their pet’s teeth, study finds
More than one in five dog owners admit they never brush their dogs' teeth, new research reveals.
Dog walkers warned as blue-green algae sightings soar
Dog walkers are being warned to take extra caution after sightings of "deadly" blue-green algae soar across the UK.
Fresh link between dogs’ smell and vision revealed
Dogs’ sense of smell is integrated with their vision and other unique parts of the brain, a study has found and provided the first documentation for the revelation.
