Dog owners warned of BBQ season hazard

56% of UK vets have treated pets for barbecue-related injuries, with over 1 in 10 citing burns as the cause of injury  Last summer there were nearly 115 million BBQs across the UK – with a 29 °C heatwave this month, it’s officially barbecue season*. However, experts are warning dog owners about barbecue-related injuries as over half of vets have treated pets for these –…

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Paw-some dads: Celebrate the dog dad in your life this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is traditionally a time when we show our appreciation to the dads and father figures in our lives, but it’s also a great opportunity to celebrate all the devoted dog dads out there. Whether he’s up at the crack of dawn for walkies or sneaking in an extra cuddle before bed, a dog dad is a special kind of parent — one who…

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Dog owners warned of £2,000 fine for this simple mistake

53% would take their pooch on a staycation, as May half-term approaches Dog owners are being warned of a £2,000 fine if their dog is found in a public place without a name and address on their collar, as per The Control of Dogs Order 1992.  With another May bank holiday and half-term just around the corner, many are getting ready for their UK staycations, with over…

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Dog expert shares top tips for taking your dog on the school run

Over 100,000 people are expected to take part in ‘Walk to School Week’ from 19th May – dog expert shares top tips when taking your dog on the school run in hot weather Walk to School Week, running from 19th to 23rd May, is expected to encourage over 100,000 pupils and parents to travel to school actively, making it the ideal time to also take…

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Expert warns dog owners could face £5,000 fine for common mistakes during Easter staycation

67% of dog owners plan their holidays around their dogs, these are the laws they must know to avoid fines this Easter holiday A recent survey indicated that 25% of Brits are planning a UK staycation this Easter and with 56% of dog owners vowing to take their dogs away with them, plenty of people will be travelling up and down the country with their…

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Vet warns of the 5 Easter treats that could harm your dog

Cases of grape and raisin poisoning were 117% higher than chocolate in previous years According to recent research1, claims for chocolate poisoning in dogs in 2022 were 123% higher in April than at other times of the year. Similarly, in March and April 2023, cases of grape and raisin poisoning were 117% higher than chocolate poisoning cases during the same period. Vets estimate2 that nearly 120,000…

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