How to stop your puppy from crying at night

How to stop your puppy from crying at night

They’re just hairy babies after all (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm)There are few things more apt to pull at your heartstrings than a crying puppy.

Murderous moggies: should we be locking up our cats at night?

Murderous moggies: should we be locking up our cats at night?

Several speakers at the Cheltenham science festival – among them experts on birds, pets and biodiversity – have said that cats should be kept indoors at night, such is the bloody trail of rampage they leave on their surroundings.Some figures suggest domestic cats kill 27m birds each year in the UK alone, along with 250,000 bats.

The Most Determined Kitten

The Most Determined Kitten

Nikki was not sure whether she would manage to give Scottie all the care he needed.He also always wanted to be petted, so Nikki kept him like her little shadow.From the very beginning, Nikki knew that Scottie was the most determined little kitten.

A moment that changed me: I went to a party – and spent all evening with the host’s puppy

A moment that changed me: I went to a party – and spent all evening with the host’s puppy

Lacy spent that final year that I lived at home sleeping with me every night.She is now in a dog buggy, as she can’t walk for very long and it is the best way to keep her with me for as much of the day as possible.

Vegan diets are healthier and safer for dogs, study suggests

Vegan diets are healthier and safer for dogs, study suggests

Vegan diets are healthier and safer for dogs than conventional meat-based diets, according to the largest study to date, as long as they are nutritionally complete.

John Travolta adopts the dog from the Betty White Oscars tribute — thanks to Jamie Lee Curtis

John Travolta adopts the dog from the Betty White Oscars tribute — thanks to Jamie Lee Curtis

It all started when Curtis stepped onto the award show stage with an adorable little dog named Mac & Cheese to give a tribute to the late Betty White, who helped countless animals throughout her life , during the in memoriam segment.

London's Shangri-La The Shard's luxury holidays for dogs: review

London's Shangri-La The Shard's luxury holidays for dogs: review

Alas, dogs aren’t allowed to hang out in the restaurant, but they can spend time in Bar31 (Picture: )As a vegetarian, I don’t usually opt for Chinese food due to limited choice but there was an entire plant-based menu – I found it really hard to choose, which is a great problem to have as a veggie.

Three things with Michelle Brasier: ‘It’s clear plastic, a tight squeeze and humiliating’

Three things with Michelle Brasier: ‘It’s clear plastic, a tight squeeze and humiliating’

Hard to empty.‘I was so desperate that I went to Bunnings and bought the biggest storage tub I could find’: Michelle Brasier’s makeshift bathtubThis year I moved to a place with a real bath.

Lonely, people-loving dog who spent almost all her life in kennels needs a home

Lonely, people-loving dog who spent almost all her life in kennels needs a home

She loves people but only has her cuddly toys for comfort at night (Picture: RSPCA)Meet Bella, the lonely lurcher who is in desperate need of a forever home.‘Bella is a friendly, affectionate dog who loves to spend time with people,’ they added.

Abandoned newborn baby survived after litter of puppies cuddled up to her

Abandoned newborn baby survived after litter of puppies cuddled up to her

Someone named Premnath who lives in the area added: ‘It is a miracle only to find newborn baby surviving when stray dogs are lurking every now and then at the dead of the night.’.

Tim Dowling: I’m on my hands and knees, teaching our new cat old tricks

Tim Dowling: I’m on my hands and knees, teaching our new cat old tricks

When I look back it opens its mouth in a silent O.Instead of letting it in, I go outside and lead the cat round the corner, where I get down on my hands and knees on the mossy bricks to demonstrate the action of the cat flap.

A Sad Story About a Good Dog, Adopted in a Pandemic

A Sad Story About a Good Dog, Adopted in a Pandemic

Nola was a three-month-old, foot-and-a-half-long Lab/shepherd mix with a gold coat she hadn’t quite grown into, eyes that gleamed like large buttons, and a brow that conveyed, in turns, bemusement, befuddlement, and serious thought.Nola didn’t seem that sick — certainly not as sick as the puppies we’d read about online.

Is sleeping with your dog in the bed bad?

Is sleeping with your dog in the bed bad?

“If you let them sleep on the bed with you, they’re going to continue to want to because it’s a nice place to sleep,” Horowitz said.Although some people believe that letting a dog in your bed could lead to behaviour issues in the pet, there’s no evidence co-sleeping creates problems, she said.

Name this hero dog! Meet the canines helping those who serve

Name this hero dog! Meet the canines helping those who serve

And Semper-Fi is asking TODAY fans to help name their next dog in training.If Semper-Fi's next dog in training is like those who came before, he could make all the difference in the life of a veteran.

Terrified greyhound scared to death by fireworks outside his house

Terrified greyhound scared to death by fireworks outside his house

Tiger died after being left terrified as people let fireworks off to mark Bonfire Night (Picture: Kayleigh Coates/Getty)A family has been left heartbroken after their dog suffered a suspected heart attack thought to be brought on by the sound of fireworks.

Soundproofing to soft rock: vet tips for a stress-free Bonfire Night for pets

Soundproofing to soft rock: vet tips for a stress-free Bonfire Night for pets

From safe-haven pubs and soundproofed dens to calming Spotify playlists and pheromone diffusers, desperate pet owners are turning to a number of unusual techniques to try to soothe their anxious pets on Bonfire Night .Increasing awareness of the distress caused to animals by pyrotechnics has led to growing backlash against fireworks in recent years.

Five ways to help your pets cope with fireworks on Bonfire Night

Five ways to help your pets cope with fireworks on Bonfire Night

With several festive celebrations potentially involving fireworks on the horizon, now is a good time to consider how best to help our pets remain as calm and happy as possible.

Bonfire Night 2021: Soothing music to calm your pets during fireworks

Bonfire Night 2021: Soothing music to calm your pets during fireworks

Claire Haynes, animal behaviourist at national pet charity Blue Cross, agrees that playing calm music can help cover up the sounds of fireworks going off outside.Pets at Home have put together three playlists specifically to help calm your dog down when things beyond your control get loud.

How to keep your dog calm on Bonfire Night during the fireworks

How to keep your dog calm on Bonfire Night during the fireworks

Keeping calm around fireworks yourself will help your pets relax in return – but if they’re already scared and coming to you for some reassurance, then comfort them.It’s important to make sure your dog can’t bolt from the house if they hear loud noises.

Woman left with toothless smile after cocker spaniel eats her dentures

Woman left with toothless smile after cocker spaniel eats her dentures

Jayne Haggett, 54, has managed to forgive her cheeky one-year-old cocker spaniel, Barney (Picture: Media Wales)We’ve all heard the one about the dog eating the homework – but what about when the cocker spaniel goes for your false teeth?