Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Dr O’Neill continued: ‘What is most concerning is that so many of the health conditions that English Bulldogs suffer from, such as skin fold dermatitis and breathing problems, are directly linked to the extreme structure of their bodies that has been selectively bred for.

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

A study by the Royal Veterinary College found that distinctive features of English bulldogs such as their flat faces, protruding lower jaws and folds of skin contribute to them being twice as likely as other breeds to have health problems and substantially shorter lives.

Blind Cat Has Been Raising Her Kittens On Her Own

Blind Cat Has Been Raising Her Kittens On Her Own

Mary Huckabee, the director of Coastal Bend Cat Rescue, said that they were worried about the health of the one-week-old kittens and their sick mother, so they did some home shuffling to make room for the adorable family.

Blind dog had to have 1.3kg of matted fur shaved off after being dumped by canal

Blind dog had to have 1.3kg of matted fur shaved off after being dumped by canal

Ashton’s fur was severely matted when he was found abandoned (Picture: RSPCA) Poor Ashton was not in a good way when he arrived at Greater Manchester Animal Hospital (Picture: RSPCA) Ashton had to have fur equivalent to 10% of his body weight shaved off by vets (Picture: RSPCA)RSPCA Inspector Ryan King said given Ashton’s poor eyesight it was ‘not surprising the poor dog’ was ‘too terrified’ to move from where he was abandoned.

Why does my dog always stare at me?

Why does my dog always stare at me?

Your dog could be trying to tell you something (Picture: Getty).If your dog stares at you while they’re pooping, it could be because they feel vulnerable and are looking to you for reassurance.

Heartbreak as desperately ill elderly dog abandoned on his own on streets

Heartbreak as desperately ill elderly dog abandoned on his own on streets

The dog was put to sleep after vets advised it was the kindest thing to do (Image: SCOTTISH SPCA)“He was microchipped to an address in Falkirk but was reported missing from this address in June 2021.“The dog was in generally poor condition, and was suffering from a severely ulcerated eye.

Animal lovers? Actually, Britain is a nation of sentimental hypocrites

Animal lovers? Actually, Britain is a nation of sentimental hypocrites

We British, who like to think we’re a nation of animal lovers, have been given an opportunity to bask in the warm glow of this reassuring self-image now that more than 150,000 people have signed a petition calling for the West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma to be prosecuted after a video emerged of him kicking his cat.

The dog breeds with the most health problems

The dog breeds with the most health problems

Norway bans breeding of British Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles spanielsA woman received notes back after circling her husband’s moles before dermatologistPaediatrician shares important reminder to parents amid pandemicLabrador Retrievers are prone to a number of health problems as well, according to Peta, which notes that the dogs can develop cataracts, hip and elbow dysplasia, and bloat.

Sweet dog with one eye and permanent tremor finds loving new home

Sweet dog with one eye and permanent tremor finds loving new home

Her adopter said: ‘Her missing eye and tremors make her even more special to us.’ (Picture: Dogs 4 Rescue) Look at that face (Picture: Dogs 4 Rescue)‘She’s fitted in right away, if she’s not sleeping she’s playing with Jerry or telling him off when he snores.

Charity shares warning on flat-faced breeds

Charity shares warning on flat-faced breeds

Battersea has shared that they have performed life-saving Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) surgery on nearly half of all the flat-faced dogs that have been given to them over the years.

This 'Queer Eye' hero spreads joy by inviting kids with disabilities to her animal rescue farm

This 'Queer Eye' hero spreads joy by inviting kids with disabilities to her animal rescue farm

With around 185 animals on her farm, Wallace-Griner almost didn't do the show because she worried that reaching the large audience of "Queer Eye" would also increase scrutiny of her family and the work they do.

The Dog House at Christmas review – bark the herald angels sing

The Dog House at Christmas review – bark the herald angels sing

At the Cambridgeshire animal charity Wood Green, the staff are wondering whether dogs know it’s a special day while giving extra back scratches and the occasional new toy, and promising a pooch-friendly Christmas dinner.But The Dog House brings goodwill to humanity all year round anyway.

A dog’s breakfast: John Stanmeyer’s best phone picture

A dog’s breakfast: John Stanmeyer’s best phone picture

Because he takes photographs all the time, with his phone as much as any other camera (the former being, to his mind, simply “a camera that makes calls”), and because great danes were bred to childlike levels of dependency, he shoots Frida constantly.

Dog who was almost put down is now autistic teen's best friend

Dog who was almost put down is now autistic teen's best friend

Vickie, from Whitefield, Manchester , said Stevie has helped completely transform the life of her autistic 18-year-old daughter Tegan was housebound and barely spoke until Stevie joined the family.

Rescued Westie twins live best life despite having just two eyes between them

Rescued Westie twins live best life despite having just two eyes between them

The pair had their eyes removed after an infection in the womb (Picture: Mercury Press)Two identical Westies are now living their best life after being saved from death as puppies.

This holistic vet does acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments and more for pets

This holistic vet does acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments and more for pets

Dr. Gerald Buchoff is a veterinarian in Little Falls, New Jersey, who takes care of animals with holistic medicine and chiropractic treatment.Get the best news, information and inspiration from TODAY, all day long.“I find chiropractic great for not only treatment, but also for prevention,” he added.

Dog gains fans across the world thanks to different coloured eyes

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.

Truffles the Kitty wears glasses to help kids feel confident in them, too

Truffles the Kitty wears glasses to help kids feel confident in them, too

Courtesy of A Child’s EyesSome clients need to wear an eye patch for amblyopia, a fairly common childhood eye condition — which can make children feel self-conscious.

Sausage dog looks like she’s always winking after losing an eye

Sausage dog looks like she’s always winking after losing an eye

Lauren, who is originally from South Wales, got little Willow as an eight-week-old puppy last April, after falling in love with her beautiful green eyes.Willow after her operation to remove her eye (Picture: Mercury Press)Lauren said: ‘Willow has adapted so well now and it doesn’t bother her at all.

Puppy suffers horrific burns as vets warn to keep pets out of kitchen

Puppy suffers horrific burns as vets warn to keep pets out of kitchen

Little Fig is just a puppy, and her injury was incredibly dangerous (Picture: Sarah Pickett)Vets are warning owners to keep their dogs out of the kitchen on Christmas Day to avoid dangerous burns and scalds.