Vet explains the dangers of foxtail grass seeds to dogs after warnings on TikTok

What is Foxtail grass seed? “Foxtail come from a small type of grass that grow in open spaces across the UK. The seeds are long grass stalks with tube-like spikey heads, which look somewhat like a fox tail. “They can grow up to a metre in height, and tend to be found in meadows, as well as paths, and boggy areas, meaning they can be…

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Dog Expert Advises On How to Treat Dogs Consuming Chocolate Ahead of National Chocolate Day

“Chocolate is extremely dangerous for dogs and consumption can cause severe illness, or in some cases death. Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains a chemical called theobromine, which they cannot metabolise in the same way humans can. Theobromine is the main toxic in chocolate, and it’s extremely similar to caffeine. Both chemicals are used as a blood vessel dilator, a smooth muscle relaxant and…

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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Summer Thunderstorms

Why does my dog get anxious during a thunderstorm? “A lot of dogs are afraid of loud noises, especially unpredictable ones such as thunder or fireworks, which causes them fear, stress and anxiety, and as a owner, it can be distressing to watch them suffer every time the weather turns stormy. “Without having been habituated to loud and unpredictable noises during the unique developmental period…

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Dogs ‘take the lead’ for fourth year-running to raise money for the homeless charity, St Mungo’s

It’s that time of year again when you need to take your furry friend for a marathon (26 miles) or ultra-marathon (50 miles) walk to raise vital funds for St Mungo’s, the leading homeless charity, throughout August.  The Take the Lead 2023 event can be done by p’awsome two and four-legged fundraisers at their own pace, in their local area and during their own time.  The event has grown quickly since it was introduced during the pandemic, from 132 dog…

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Survey reveals pet owner stereotypes such as ‘crazy old cat lady’ still exist

Survey lets cat out of the bag around UK pet ownership misconceptions Research from Bella & Duke challenges gender stereotypes that cats are for women and big dogs are more masculine Leading pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke are on a mission to debunk common misconceptions around pet ownership, nutrition and pet food labelling as well as breed cliches. The company conducted UK wide…

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I’m a vet nurse – here are the things you should ALWAYS take with you when out and about with your pet

With summer holidays fast approaching, most of us would rather spend time outdoors and go on adventures with our pets. However, there are a few precautions all pet owners should take to make sure every outing is as safe as paw-sible. Research conducted by leading vet charity, PDSA, found that 80% of owners don’t own a pet first aid kit and nine out of ten owners…

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