How to keep your pet safe and healthy during a heatwave

How to keep your pet safe and healthy during a heatwave

Hamster blog site Hammysworld also suggests placing the crate on a stone or tiled floor during the day if possible in order to help the animals remain cool and comfortable.

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.

Police: Man killed in suspected alligator attack while looking for frisbees in lake

Police: Man killed in suspected alligator attack while looking for frisbees in lake

A man trying to retrieve frisbees from a lake near a disc golf course at a Florida park is believed to have been attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday, police said.

Meet the diva dog who only drinks bottled water

Meet the diva dog who only drinks bottled water

Now, Henry turns his nose up at tap water and even refuses when Lizzi tries to re-fill bottles – instead, he insists she opens a fresh one in front of him.

'Trying to warn me the whole time' Heroic rescue dog 'alerts' owner to breast cancer

'Trying to warn me the whole time' Heroic rescue dog 'alerts' owner to breast cancer

Another dog highlighted in the study is Chico, a 13-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, who saved his owner Levi Carter's life after she developed septis from third degree burns caused by a bad reaction to hair dye.

Dog warning: Owners told pets can roast to death in hot 60C cars as heatwaves to smash UK

Dog warning: Owners told pets can roast to death in hot 60C cars as heatwaves to smash UK

WITH temperatures climbing as summer approaches, a new analysis has offered a shocking insight into the risks posed to dogs left in hot cars by their owners - revealing in some cases temperatures can soar to a deadly 60 degrees centigrade.

Dog warning: Contaminated water sparks fear for owners as TWO pets die

Dog warning: Contaminated water sparks fear for owners as TWO pets die

Professor Elliott said the blooms of algae can release toxins and can be identified as a "messy green colour" in the water.Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no visual algae bloom in the water (Image: Getty).

Help your pets beat the heat with these cool accessories

Help your pets beat the heat with these cool accessories

It comes in detachable and foldable variants and can help keep your pet cool if you step out when the sun’s out.These collars can be filled with an ice pack to keep your pet cool!.

‘His bushy eyebrows remind me of Denis Healey’: Emma F Wright’s best phone picture

‘His bushy eyebrows remind me of Denis Healey’: Emma F Wright’s best phone picture

Flapjack the miniature schnauzer was the first dog Emma F Wright began walking.On this day, I realised Flapjack was looking at his own reflection.Whether it’s a little puddle or a fjord, I’m constantly looking at it in different ways, being inspired by it, trying to capture it.

Trapped dog who fell into 12ft mineshaft is pulled out alive after four days

Trapped dog who fell into 12ft mineshaft is pulled out alive after four days

Two-year-old Olive was visibly excited to see her owners – Jo Belton and her daughter Charlotte (Pictures: Facebook)Adorable footage shows the moment a brave dog was reunited with her owners after being stuck in a mineshaft for four days.

Dogs and their owners review eight aesthetically pleasing dog bowls

Dogs and their owners review eight aesthetically pleasing dog bowls

The bowls hold a good amount of food and water, are easy to hand wash, and stayed in place while Poppy was eating, so they’re pretty good value.Harry’s owner chose the small bowls, which are perfect for smaller dogs and hold more than enough food for a Chihuahua.

Can dogs eat pears, strawberries, bananas and other fruit?

Can dogs eat pears, strawberries, bananas and other fruit?

(Picture: Getty)Dogs will eat near enough anything, but that doesn’t mean that anything they will gobble up is good for them, even if it looks like it should be.(Picture; Getty)There are many fruits your dog can eat, but you should be careful just how much they are consuming.

Hundreds of dogs left to die in abandoned shelter in Ukraine after Putin unleashes attack

Hundreds of dogs left to die in abandoned shelter in Ukraine after Putin unleashes attack

Of the 485 dogs living in the shelter, only 150 survived, the animal rights organisation UAnimals reported.Hundreds of dogs starved to death in the Borodyanka shelter (Image: Network for Animals)Shocking footage from the shelter was shared on social media by UAnimals and Network for Animals, an international animal welfare organization.

Professional dog walker jailed after spaniels locked in boot in 29C died 'in minutes'

Professional dog walker jailed after spaniels locked in boot in 29C died 'in minutes'

Dogs should not be left in hot cars on warm days (Image: Getty) Ms Carpenter was jailed by Southampton Magistrates Court (Image: Getty)But the court heard minutes after they had arrived at the vets Carpenter was told the dogs were “gone”.

Snakes in cars, dogs on roofs: the battle to save animals stranded in the NSW floods

Snakes in cars, dogs on roofs: the battle to save animals stranded in the NSW floods

“We helped dogs trapped in houses, rescued cats living in tents with their owners, and helped farm animals that had been swept up in the flood waters.

Pet-friendly Holi: Play Holi but keep your pets at bay

Pet-friendly Holi: Play Holi but keep your pets at bay

Here are a few hacks to celebrate a fun-filled, pet-friendly Holi.If the colours touch the animals’ noses or eyes, rinse well with running water and consult a vet for immediate help.Read Also Synthetic colours can cause skin, eye problems: Doctors.

Home remedies to fight bad dog breath: Home remedies to make your pup’s smelly kisses sweet

Home remedies to fight bad dog breath: Home remedies to make your pup’s smelly kisses sweet

Bad dog breath isn’t normal, it’s a sign of an unhealthy mouth.Choose dental chews that help keep bad dog breath at bay.A delicious dental chew would help you do less work to stave off your dog’s bad breath.

Rabbit Wanted To Swim In The Lake

Rabbit Wanted To Swim In The Lake

Rabbit Wanted To Swim In The Lake.Jordan says that he got attached to the rabbit although he knew him for only a day.And as a farewell, Jordan advised the rabbit to never swim in the lake again.

How to stop a cat from climbing on a table

How to stop a cat from climbing on a table

Spread citrus peels on the surface of the table or pour water with the addition of aromatic oil into a small container.By jumping into a bowl of water, the cat will have an unforgettable unpleasant experience that can keep her from jumping onto the table another time.

Make Sure Your Cats Stay Hydrated While You're at the Office

Make Sure Your Cats Stay Hydrated While You're at the Office

Filling up a water bowl and leaving it out for your cat all day is fine.Right now, you can get the KittySpring Water Fountain for Cats for $10 off at just $29 when you use code KITTY10 at checkout.