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Dogs Trust issues warm weather advice
Owners are being urged to take care when walking their dogs this summer. Temperatures of just 21 degrees celsius can...

Dogs Trust delivers letter to Prime Minister
Waffle the dog, who was smuggled into the UK, helped to deliver the letter. The charity is calling on the...

‘Dogs die on hot walks’, new campaign warns
“It’s important that owners don’t let their guard down even when official warnings aren’t in place” – Anna Judson. Initiative...

Paws on Campus wellbeing programme launched
"Interacting with dogs can have a range of benefits for students from reducing stress to increasing positive mood." – Professor...

Dogs help owners’ mental health, research finds
Sixty-nine per cent of owners choose to stroke or cuddle their dog to relieve symtoms of stress and sadness. The...

Cats Protection unveils priorities in Wales
One in four households in Wales owns a cat. The charity met with members of the Senedd to outline policy...

Vets concerned about increasing dog aggression
Half of vets reported a rise in clients sharing concerns about their dog’s aggressive behaviour. New survey suggests pandemic puppies...

MPs join Dogs Trust to urge Kept Animals Bill progress
The Kept Animals Bill will help tackle the illegal trade of puppy smuggling. The importance of passing the Bill was...

BSAVA warns about tick-borne diseases
"Vets and pet owners should consider these diseases as a potential risk and implement preventative treatments even in absence of...

Owners urged to protect pets from heatstroke
Dogs were the most common type of pet seen with heat-related conditions. BVA warns pet owners "not to be caught...