AN ENGLISH Bulldog who was stolen from her owner seven years ago has been found on the eve of the Royal Wedding - and renamed Duchess. Ruth Kirkby, 34, from Tottenham in London was devastated when the pup, then only 18 month old and named Holtz, went missing from her back yard in June 2011. But … [Read more...]
Why dogs make us happier than cats
DOGS make owners twice as happy as cats, a new survey has revealed. Pet owners were asked which creature made them the happiest and 47 per cent said their dog compared to just under a quarter who voted for their cat. A huge 83 per cent of pet parents said their animal had improved their emotional … [Read more...]
The rise of dementia in our senior dogs
We know dementia is a condition that affects people in their old age but did you know dogs can have it too? Vets are urging owners to be aware of the signs of dementia in their dogs. Dementia Awareness Week runs from May 21-27 for humans but as pets are living longer, it’s an illness that is a … [Read more...]
How massage can help our pets
Having a massage can help ease a range of issues for us humans but did you know that it can help dogs too? I was recommended the treatment for my dog Daisy and called Charlotte Highland, a dog walker and massage specialist who is a member of the Canine Massage Guild to help. Just like a human … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding gifts for pets!
Royal Wedding fever is sweeping the nation and our pets can take part in the celebrations too. It might sound far fetched but our furry friends love to paw-ty and we’ve rounded up a selections of toys, accessories and goodies to mark the nuptials on May 19th. From bandanas, bow ties and bones t … [Read more...]
Meet the Beagles who have helped reunite 150 missing pets
DOG lover Jenny Brown and her two talented Beagles Tiga and Yogi have helped trace 150 missing pets. Kind hearted Jenny began searching five years ago after seeing an appeal in a Beagle owners group about a dog who had vanished. Beagles have exceptional noses and she knew Tiga had such a fantastic … [Read more...]
Advice for owners following the death of a beloved pet
Regular readers will know I love writing about pets and animals. But while our pets give us so much, there is a sad side to ownership too and losing a beloved furry friend is devastating. Two weeks ago, the Queen lost her final Corgi Willow, the last of 14 generations of the breed. Willow … [Read more...]
How ‘healthy’ high street breakfasts are as calorific as a Mars bar!
Do you grab a 'healthy' breakfast when you're on the go or your morning commute? I've done this plenty of times, but it was only when I stopped to look at the nutritional information on a Bircher Muesli pot that I realised just how sugar filled they are. For this story for the Daily Star … [Read more...]
Tried and tested – fitness trackers for dogs – Indy Best
A huge 60% of people in the UK are using an app or wearable to monitor fitness and now we’re using them for our pets too. Just like human health trackers, they monitor steps, distance covered, calories burned, sleep quality and some even have GPS tracking so if your pooch vanishes you can trace t … [Read more...]
Festivals and days out for you and your dog this summer
Forget Glastonbury - this summer there’s loads of PAWSOME festivals to chose from and you can take your four legged friend with you too. Enjoy music from chart-topping acts like Jessie J, eat streetfood and try craft beers and ciders - all with your dog by your side. I did a round up of the most d … [Read more...]
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