With temperatures dropping, vets are warning pet owners to take extra caution during the cold spell with salt, grit and antifreeze proving fatal to pets. The drop in temperature across the country has prompted Head Vet at Sean McCormack to warn dog owners to look out for rock salt and anti-freeze as they can be […]
Dog New
Dog left to drown in river Trent dies almost two years after rescue
Bella, a Belgian Shepherd, was already 10 years old when she was with her lead tied to a large rock submerged in the water in January 2020. Bella was rescued by two dog walkers who noticed her in the water, and immediately pulled her out of the river. One of her rescuers, Jane Harper, they would later […]
Top tips for exercising pets indoor this winter
Rolling out of bed early in the morning to hitting our exercise targets and even walking the dog can prove to be challenging in the cold winter months. So, to ensure our four-legged friends get the daily exercise they need, what other activities can we do with them if we miss a walk? Ali Smith’s […]
Don’t Get Petfished This Christmas: Defra campaign warns about deceitful pet sellers
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched its Christmas campaign, cautioning the public against buying puppies, kittens, cats and dogs from unscrupulous sellers ahead of Christmas. Despita recent survey by Opinion Matters among pet buyers found that less than half (43 per cent) of dog or cat owners visited the seller in-person […]
Great Debate: Should breed standards for temperament be rewritten with “friendly” as the desired trait?
Take part to this month’s Great Debate: Should breed standards for temperament be rewritten with “friendly” as the desired trait, keeping in mind that the dog’s main “job” is to be a pet? Much like humans, all dogs have their own unique personalities – and we love them for it. However, there are breeds whose standards […]