Aldi launches its own dog ice cream - just in time for the heatwave

Aldi launches its own dog ice cream - just in time for the heatwave

There’s pea and vanilla or carrot and apple (Picture: Aldi) A cool dude (Picture: Aldi)To mark the new launch, Aldi has partnered with local ice cream vendors across the country to get the frozen goodies to pups.

How to keep your pets cool in a heatwave, from sunscreen to cold treats

How to keep your pets cool in a heatwave, from sunscreen to cold treats

Not to mention, there’s little air conditioning to be found in homes across the UK.As RSPCA animal welfare expert Dr Samantha Gaines explains, some pets, like dogs, don’t sweat, so once their body temperature begins to rise, it can be difficult for them to cool down.

‘Breeding faster than we can rescue’: responsible UK ferret owners wanted

‘Breeding faster than we can rescue’: responsible UK ferret owners wanted

Now the summer breeding season is here, animal welfare groups report a huge influx of lost, stray or abandoned ferrets, often pregnant jills (females) whose owners can’t cope with extra kits, or hobs (males) who have marshalled their notorious escapology skills to go in search of a mate.

Grill like a pro with Matt Abdoo's recipes for burgers, steak and elote

Grill like a pro with Matt Abdoo's recipes for burgers, steak and elote

Matt AbdooI love grilled steak in the summer and this recipe with chimichurri sauce is a great way to change it up.

Aldi’s sunshade dog bed is the coolest pet accessory for summer – and it’s £19.99

Aldi’s sunshade dog bed is the coolest pet accessory for summer – and it’s £19.99

To help your pooch beat the heat this summer, Aldi has dropped a dog bed that doubles as a sun shade – a cool idea, no.Whether it’s for the dog days (sorry) of summer or the rainy months, this is the garden essential for pup parents.

Alabama woman killed by pack of ‘dangerous dogs,' police say

Alabama woman killed by pack of ‘dangerous dogs,' police say

A dog owner has been charged with manslaughter after an Alabama Department of Public Health employee is believed to have been killed by a pack of "dangerous dogs" last week while following up on a report of an earlier attack by the same dogs, according to police.

Can dogs get hayfever and what are the symptoms?

Can dogs get hayfever and what are the symptoms?

Walkies might leave tails sagging and not wagging on high pollen days (Picture: Getty)Known as atopic dermatitis, or atopy, hay fever in dogs is mostly seasonal, like with humans.

Meet the former opera singer who lives with 30 dwarf goats

Meet the former opera singer who lives with 30 dwarf goats

Dexter: New Blood, Doctor Who and Impeachment: American Crime Story | Binge or Bin episode 14.Succession, You and American Horror Story | Binge or Bin episode 13.Fargo, Nomadland and The Underground Railroad | Binge or Bin episode 2.

‘Now is the danger time’: why the end of lockdown puts puppies at risk

‘Now is the danger time’: why the end of lockdown puts puppies at risk

As more people return to physical workplaces, fears are growing that new owners may try to sell on dogs on to inappropriate homes or simply abandon them.

A pooch rescued from China’s dog meat festival needs a forever home

A pooch rescued from China’s dog meat festival needs a forever home

Cain was rescued along with 20 other dogs (Picture: NoToDogMeat)Cain had a rough start to life, but is now looking for a kind new owner – who can show him the love he deserves.

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Twice a week, in rural Cambridgeshire, Rebecca Lee hires a private field for her dog, Moscow, to run about in for an hour.

My pandemic puppy is ruining my hot vax summer

My pandemic puppy is ruining my hot vax summer

Occasionally there’ll be a moment of reprieve as he leaves me and my date alone on the couch briefly to hump his plush toy giraffe beside us, but always maintaining the intense and unbreakable eye contact of a dog who wants only to be reassured that he’s a good boy.

Summer diet for your pets

Summer diet for your pets

Coconut water is completely safe for your pets, it is full of electrolytes, calcium, potassium and Vitamin C and helps with a cooling effect on your pet and serve as a great source of hydration too!

Lost husky howls with joy as he’s reunited with family after months on streets

Lost husky howls with joy as he’s reunited with family after months on streets

Siberian husky, Duke, went missing in the summer (Picture: 3KSN)This is the adorable moment a lost husky howled with happiness on being reunited with his family after spending six months living on the streets.

Lidl is selling a teepee for small pets and it costs just £12.99

Lidl is selling a teepee for small pets and it costs just £12.99

Lidl is now selling a super cute tee pee that is perfect for furry friends, including both cats and smaller dogs .The affordable price is part of Lidl’s Pet Week, which started yesterday and includes a range of dog and cat products that are sold at a cheaper price.

Shielding pet owners warned that flea bites could be fatal

Shielding pet owners warned that flea bites could be fatal

The research – which uncovered how a third of immunocompromised over 55s are not aware that complications from flea bites can be fatal in extreme cases – went on to suggest that pet owners have found it much harder to treat their cat or dog during lockdown.

Tips for pet care during the summer season

Tips for pet care during the summer season

In such cases, if they are kept outdoors, make sure they are resting in shade or just move them indoors and let them relax in a cool and dry place with lots of fresh and clean water.Do not serve hot food to them during the summer, ensure that its at a cooler temperature.

6 Lockdown summer pet care tips to follow

6 Lockdown summer pet care tips to follow

With limited or no access to pet salon services, most pet owners are resorting to taking care of their pet's grooming, diet and exercise needs at home.And as summer hits its peak, there are few things pet parents need to keep in mind to ensure the well-being of their pooches and cats.

This hiking ferret has summited 11 of Colorado's highest peaks

This hiking ferret has summited 11 of Colorado's highest peaks

While Oliver sometimes hangs out in his ferret-sized tent, at night he cuddles with Lauren Smith in a sleeping bag.Lauren SmithIn winter, they spend a lot of time hiking in Utah since it’s not blisteringly hot as it is during summer months, and has less snow than Colorado.

Granddad invents adorable moped dog carrier to cheer up Jack Russell

Granddad invents adorable moped dog carrier to cheer up Jack Russell

When Buddy died, Missy became really withdrawn and anxious (Picture: Jam Press)Luckily, Kirsty’s father, Ian, saved the day with an ingenious and adorable invention.