While all dogs bark sometimes, because they use it to communicate their feelings, we’ve all been around a dog that barks too much. If you’re thinking about getting a new dog, avoiding one that barks when they aren’t supposed to may be an important factor for you. Regardless of your […]

A pensioner has said that she is ‘terrified’ and feels ‘like a prisoner in her own home’ after her neighbours were savaged during a dog attack. Police were called to an incident on Nottingham Road in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, on Friday at 6pm. A woman in her 20s and her two children were […]

Like many dog owners, I often catch my dog lying on her bed, chomping on her nails. For a while I assumed it meant it was time to clip them — she hates getting her nails trimmed, so frequent trimmings can be tricky. But does that explain why she’s biting […]

FREDERICK, Md. — Joe Nieves, 40, sank into the couch of his living room. His service dog, Jem, a 3-year-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, hopped up next to him and rested her head on his thigh. He started petting her, running his hands over her ears. “I mean, look at her. […]

Love feeding milk to your neighbourhood cat? You should probably stop because unlike the general perception, most cats are at risk of developing digestive issues upon drinking milk and it must be given to them as a rare treat. There are common myths such as these that people think to […]

Sight loss happened in a moment for me. I was driving on the freeway and, suddenly, I couldn’t see the road ahead. Everyone experiences this moment differently, but many of us are left with the same question: Now what? Here are my tips if it happens to you. • Grieve, […]

The natural pet food category has been a growing trend in recent years and customers are much more informed about what goes into their pet’s food, and they want to be feeding their beloved pets the best quality foods. Category wide, natural cat is showing 19% growth and natural dog […]

FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz. – In this Fort Report, we take an in-depth look at training an Army narcotics dog with SPC Shawn Buie. # # # Fort Huachuca is home to the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence, the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)/9th Army Signal Command and […]

Pastor Jaime Benson blesses a cat at their annual Blessing of the Pets outdoor service. Jonathan Shipley Portage, on Sunday, was the land of milk and honey, and cats, and dogs. At Bethlehem Lutheran Church an outdoor Blessing of the Pets worship service was held, followed by a Pet Fest. […]

Sign up to our daily newsletter Children and their pets can build strong, lasting bonds that will be cherished for years to come, but – especially with young children and toddlers – we should handle dogs carefully and remember that they can be unpredictable. To help you protect your little […]