Pet Insurance Facts: Consider Dog Health Insurance For Peace Of Mind
March 16, 2010 – 3:27 pm | No Comment

When it comes to proper health care for your dog, nothing is more effective than taking preventive action. By learning some basic knowledge and adding a few simple measures into your daily routine, you can …

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Pet Insurance Facts: Consider Dog Health Insurance For Peace Of Mind
March 16, 2010 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
Pet Insurance Facts: Consider Dog Health Insurance For Peace Of Mind

When it comes to proper health care for your dog, nothing is more effective than taking preventive action. By learning some basic knowledge and adding a few simple measures into your daily routine, you can …

8000th Dog Rehomed With Help Of DogsBlog.com
March 15, 2010 – 3:05 pm | No Comment
8000th Dog Rehomed With Help Of DogsBlog.com

The UK’s number one dog adoption website DogsBlog.com has recently helped rehome it’s 8000th dog.

K9 Magazine Competition: Latest Hollywood Blockbuster Hachi: A Dog’s Tale Starring Richard Gere
March 15, 2010 – 2:25 pm | No Comment
K9 Magazine Competition: Latest Hollywood Blockbuster Hachi: A Dog’s Tale Starring Richard Gere

Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is the latest Hollywood blockbuster hitting our screens featuring A-List actor Richard Gere. The story is based upon a real life Akita dog who demonstrates utter devotion and loyalty to his …

The Sad Story Of A South Yorkshire Stray…
March 12, 2010 – 2:58 pm | No Comment
The Sad Story Of A South Yorkshire Stray…

South Yorkshire is a very large county – sadly – it has a very high and abysmal cruelty record. Dogs are dumped around the 4 cities on a regular occurance, with the dog pounds …

Mayhew Response To New Plans For Dangerous Dog Legislation
March 10, 2010 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
Mayhew Response To New Plans For Dangerous Dog Legislation

The Mayhew Animal Home, an animal welfare charity working at the forefront of this issue in London, welcomes the recognition that change to the Dangerous Dogs Act is long overdue, having witnessed firsthand the horrifying …

Vets Welcome Extension To UK Pet Travel Protection
March 10, 2010 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Vets Welcome Extension To UK Pet Travel Protection

The European Parliament has voted 618 votes to 17 for an extension to the transitional arrangements contained within the regulation on the non-commercial movement of pet animals (Reg. 998/2003) which afford the UK additional protection …

Simon Cowell Lends His Support To Animal Charity
March 9, 2010 – 4:31 pm | 2 Comments
Simon Cowell Lends His Support To Animal Charity

Simon Cowell has pledged his support for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and its campaign to get international recognition for animal welfare. WSPA hopes that more people will follow Cowell’s lead …

SAS Build Shrine In Dogs Honour
March 8, 2010 – 4:11 pm | No Comment
SAS Build Shrine In Dogs Honour

Two German Shepherd Dogs who lost their lives in Iraq have had a memorial built in their honour.

Police Reunite Stolen Pug Dog With Owner
March 5, 2010 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Police Reunite Stolen Pug Dog With Owner

Police have reunited a Pug dog with her owner following a proactive investigation by Greenwich CID. The pug dog was snatched in a Robbery in Flaxton Road, Plumstead on Thursday 17th February 2010 when a …

Studies Detail Possible Benefits of omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dogs With Arthritis
March 5, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Studies Detail Possible Benefits of omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dogs With Arthritis

A series of studies published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) offers new insights into the possible benefits derived from feeding foods containing high omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to dogs with …

It’s a Big Scary World for Little Lost Pets
March 5, 2010 – 3:33 pm | No Comment
It’s a Big Scary World for Little Lost Pets

Every day animal shelters across the U.S and around the world hear the same story from distraught pet owners: “My pet lives indoors. I never thought he would run away and get lost!” The sad …

Drunken Neighbour Shoots Rescue Dog Dead
March 5, 2010 – 10:40 am | One Comment
Drunken Neighbour Shoots Rescue Dog Dead

A drunken, 75 year old pensioner shot his neighbours beloved rescue dog with an air rifle. Michael Reed, 75, ran out and blasted Sandy, a 9 year old Collie cross German Shepherd point-blank in the …

Pets and people charity welcomes Parliamentary support for rights of older pet owners
March 3, 2010 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Pets and people charity welcomes Parliamentary support for rights of older pet owners

Pets and people charity the Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) will receive a welcome boost of support this Friday 5 March, when Nigel Waterson MP presents to the House of Commons the Second Reading …

Mayhew Animal Homes Urges Dog Owners To Get Fit With Fido
March 2, 2010 – 1:06 pm | No Comment
Mayhew Animal Homes Urges Dog Owners To Get Fit With Fido

The Mayhew Animal Home in London runs many annual events and is urging dog owners to have fun and get fit with the help of your four-legged friends. They currently have two events coming up …

Helsbury Park 2010 Dog Photo Competition – Vote For Your Favourite
March 2, 2010 – 1:02 pm | No Comment
Helsbury Park 2010 Dog Photo Competition – Vote For Your Favourite

Helsbury Park, dog friendly luxury self catering cottages set in the heart of north Cornwall have just launched the shortlist for the 2010 Dog Photo Competition. The winner is decided by public vote, so please …

RSPCA Dog Fighting Raids – Three Held
February 26, 2010 – 4:43 pm | 2 Comments
RSPCA Dog Fighting Raids – Three Held

Three people have been arrested and three pit-bull type dogs have been seized during a series of co-ordinated dawn raids across Birmingham today.

Moving Forward In Dog Breeding
February 26, 2010 – 4:36 pm | No Comment
Moving Forward In Dog Breeding

The veterinary profession was well represented at a meeting of key stakeholders brought together to discuss the next steps on dog breeding. The British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and Royal …

Support For Vets In Crisis
February 24, 2010 – 11:52 am | No Comment
Support For Vets In Crisis

The high prevalence of depression and suicide in the veterinary profession are well documented. As a practical measure to promote the help and support available to individuals the British Veterinary Association’s Members’ Services Group …

Family Campaign For RCVS To Review Complaints Procedures
February 22, 2010 – 4:29 pm | One Comment
Family Campaign For RCVS To Review Complaints Procedures

A family in Essex has launched a campaign to modernize the existing RCVS complaints procedures after the tragic loss of their Great Dane Ted earlier this year. Chris Deadman rushed his wife’s …

Distraction Of Police Officer Led To Dogs Death
February 22, 2010 – 4:16 pm | No Comment
Distraction Of Police Officer Led To Dogs Death

Last Summer, a Nottinghamshire police dog handler left his two German Shepherds in the back of a car during one of the hottest days of the summer. The dogs were left in the car for …

Epileptic Dog Saves Kennel Worker
February 18, 2010 – 4:35 pm | One Comment
Epileptic Dog Saves Kennel Worker

An abandoned, epileptic American Bull Dog called Bentley has become a big hairy hero at Dogs Trust Evesham for raising the alarm after his canine carer collapsed unconscious while walking him. On …

My Valentine Doggie Dinner Party: Did You Share Valentines Day With Your Dog?
February 18, 2010 – 4:27 pm | One Comment
My Valentine Doggie Dinner Party: Did You Share Valentines Day With Your Dog?

Who says Valentine’s Day is only for spouses and significant others? This year, dog owners everywhere are spreading the love to their four-legged friends. In fact, more than 60 percent of dog owners plan to …

Diabetes – Treatment Options For Your Diabetic Dog
February 17, 2010 – 3:16 pm | No Comment
Diabetes – Treatment Options For Your Diabetic Dog

If your dog has been diagnosed with diabetes, early treatment by your veterinarian will help prevent further complications from this disease. Your pet may be saved from the painful experience of nerve damage as well …