Safety
Man punched in face during attempt to steal his dog in Gloucester
A man was punched in the face in what is believed to have been an attempt to steal his dog in Gloucester earlier this week.
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.
Cumbrian dog walkers given jellyfish warning
Vets are warning dog walkers in north Cumbria to keep pets away from jellyfish, as hundreds of the UK’s largest jellyfish washed up on a local beach.
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.
Dog walkers warned as adders spotted around the country
Dog walkers are being warned about adders that have begun to come out of hibernation across the UK.
Heatstroke cases set to rise, researchers warn
Cases of heatstroke in dogs will continue to increase as temperatures rise due to climate change, new research reveals.
Woman attacked in attempted dog theft in Derbyshire
A woman has been injured during an attempted dog theft in Glossop, Tintwistle. The woman had been walking her dog in the Tintwistle area during the evening of Saturday 8 January, between 7.40pm and 7.50pm, Derbyshire Police said. According to the report, the woman was approached by a man who demanded she gave him her dog. It is believed the man has then tried to take the lead of the dog, and during the process the woman suffered a cut to her hand and hip. The attacker did not succeed, and the woman’s injury is not thought to be serious, police added. Officers are now appealing for anyone with any…
Dog walkers warned to avoid Yorkshire coast as mystery disease hits
Recently there have been widespread reports of dogs falling seriously ill in the area
