Everything about our lovely pets

How did dogs become man’s best friend? Scientists may have an answer

A new study suggests mutations in a gene involved in the production of the stress hormone cortisol may have played a role in the domestication of dogs.

Who’s a clever dog? Scientists study secrets of canine cognition

Kaminski says the eyebrow movement could be something that humans unconsciously selected for, perhaps because it makes dogs look like infants.

Chewy's Pharmacy Is Making It Easier to Keep Your Pets Healthy

With the help and recommendations from your veterinarian, you can send your flea and tick medication prescription right to the Chewy Pharmacy.

Great British bark-off: my Dog Slot show was a forerunner of Dog TV

Reading Tim Dowling (We are way past peak puppy – it’s time to end the great British dog obsession, 22 November ) took me back to 1973, when I was launching a small local cable TV station, Bristol Channel.

Cockapoo nearly died after eating face mask tied around bone

Milo was sent home to recover after his life-saving surgery (Picture: PA) The metal nose clip made it dangerous for Milo to pass naturally or vomit up (Picture: PA) Becky said she is ‘so grateful’ to the vets and nurses who saved three-year-old Milo (Picture: PA)Ms Clancy went on: ‘Sadly this isn’t the first time our vets have seen pets who have eaten discarded PPE.

Prison for pet thieves as dognapping to be made criminal offence

He said: “Pet theft can leave families in utter turmoil and have serious welfare implications for animals ripped away from everything they know.“The new Pet Abduction Offence will acknowledge the seriousness of this crime and we hope will encourage courts to hand down much tougher sentences to pet thieves,” he added.

Dog thieves are ‘staking out parks and trying to lure pets with treats’

Dog owners are being warned to be vigilant (Picture: Getty)Campaigners want a new crime of pet abduction to be created so that harsher sentences can be dished out to those prosecuted.

Cat owners may be forced to microchip pets as UK thefts soar

Millions of cat owners could be expected to get their cats microchipped or face fines under new government plans as the number of felines being stolen has risen sharply during the pandemic.

Dog gains fans across the world thanks to different coloured eyes

Brittany with Chase the dog with different colour eyes (Picture: Brittany Uniacke/Splitpics UK)She said: ‘The kids had no idea we were getting a puppy.Chase as a puppy (Picture: Brittany Uniacke/Splitpics UK)Brittany loves sharing snaps of him online and she gets fans messaging her from all over the world.

Pit bull attacked boy, 15, and ‘ripped half his face off’

Tamara Doonkeen, from Yukon, Alaska, said her 15-year-old son was attacked by a ‘vicious’ dog while he walked in the street with two friends on Monday.The attack left the teen needing hospital treatment for injuries to his face and Tamara the dog will attack again.

Dog Adoption Checklist:Things You Need Before Adopting a Dog

Before your new dog arrives; there are a few things you need to prepare to make sure that he is comfortable and happy in his new environment.Don’t forget the right collar and leash for your puppy/dog’s current size.

Zara Home launches its first range for pets

Pet accessories (Picture: Zara Home)There are various beds on offer, from the natural wicker basket to the patterned soft cushioned options in both striped and floral styles.

Tiger nearly tears off volunteer's arm at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue

A park volunteer named Candy Couser was feeding a tiger named Kimba at the rescue in Tampa when she reached inside an enclosure to open a gate and was bitten on the arm and then rushed to the hospital in an ambulance about 15 to 20 minutes later, according to a Facebook post by Big Cat Rescue.

Rare litter of wolf-like puppies born in Scotland

Owners Andrew Connolly and Monika Connolly hold two of the new wolf-like Tamaskan puppies (Picture: Greenock Telegraph / SWNS.COM)A rare litter of wolf-like puppies has been born in Scotland – thought to be for the first time in more than ten years.

Lost cat turns up thousands of miles away in Alaska. Here's how he got home

Clevenger said that it wasn't until she read the post in more detail that she realized that Panda had been found at a Home Depot in Kenai, Alaska.

Meet Lilo – the Corgi who can throw basketball trick shots

Lilo the corgi showing off her talent (Picture: @aircorg / SWNS.COM)‘She used to go to daycare or chase the neighbours kid’s dogs daily, but with social distancing it was pretty rough on her social time.

Jessica Alba has close encounter with massive rattlesnake in chilling video

While one person commented the snake could be a sign of good luck in their culture, most people expressed their shock and said they were glad Alba was safe.

Dog swallows face mask after picking it up while out on walk

Kobe swallowed a mask (Picture: Small Animal Hospital, University of Glasgow)Vets are warning people not to litter with disposable masks after a dog swallowed one on a walk.

You can now get a face mask with your dog’s mouth printed on it

Get your pet’s snout printed on the front (Picture: Credit: SWNS)You can look even more like your dog thanks to an adorable Etsy shop selling personalised masks.

Dog owners turn their pets into Disney characters with new Snapchat filter

But this new Snapchat filter can make your dog look like a character in a Disney movie.She laughed that her dog Alaska, on the left, looks like ‘a temptress’ every time she uses the filter on her.