Mum is convinced her Shih Tzu looks just like Billy Connolly

Mum is convinced her Shih Tzu looks just like Billy Connolly

(Picture: Rex/Kennedy News and Media)A Manchester woman is convinced her little bearded dog is a dead ringer for Billy Connolly.Very similar vibe (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)‘Everybody knows Noddy where we live, he’s like a little celebrity.

A 30-day walking plan to jumpstart weight loss and boost your mental health

A 30-day walking plan to jumpstart weight loss and boost your mental health

Strap on ankle weights to add in strength training of the lower body , making it more challenging to take a step!Adding this ten-minute circuit to your walking workout will increase your strength, tone your muscles and up your calorie burn.

Katherine Schwarzenegger’s rescue dog Maverick inspires her

Katherine Schwarzenegger’s rescue dog Maverick inspires her

People who adopt pets from several animal shelters across the country this month will find adoption fees waived, thanks to Katherine Schwarzenegger, Best Friends Animal Society, Bounty Paper Towels and a rescue dog named Maverick.

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.

Why dog's paws pads sometimes smell like savoury popcorn!

Why dog's paws pads sometimes smell like savoury popcorn!

But here’s a baffling phenomenon that not many people know about, but several dog parents are confounded by–the absolutely cute and adorable paw pads of our canine companions will sometimes start smelling like popcorn!

How to teach children to be safe around dogs

How to teach children to be safe around dogs

Whilst we can never know what a dog is thinking or feeling, teaching your children some basic doggy body language can be very useful, so they can see if a dog is feeling happy or scared.

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.

Biologists warn against toxic SAMe ‘health’ supplement

Biologists warn against toxic SAMe ‘health’ supplement

The team, from Manchester and Kyoto universities, reported last week that the supplement – known as SAMe – can break down inside the body into substances that cause a wide range of medical problems, including kidney and liver damage.

Dog who’s spent 750 days in RSPCA shelter desperately needs a home

Dog who’s spent 750 days in RSPCA shelter desperately needs a home

She loves to play (Picture: RSPCA)This is Layla, one of the longest-stay dogs in the care of the RSPCA.‘She loves to have lots of fun games to play and enjoys her time outside adventuring.

Pet parent: Be aware of the signs and symptoms of your pet's illness

Pet parent: Be aware of the signs and symptoms of your pet's illness

Be observant of warning signs and learn to identify dangerous symptoms to help make the best decisions for your pet's health.There are a range of subtle signs that can help detect potential illnesses in pets.Just like humans, even pets show signs of tiredness when unwell.

Hero police officer smashes windows to pull frightened dog from burning car

Hero police officer smashes windows to pull frightened dog from burning car

The police officer used a baton to smash the window (Picture: AP) The dog was then put on a snow bank (Picture: AP)‘Nothing else really mattered at that point other than getting Hank out of the car’.

Medium Breed: Dachshund Dog

Medium Breed: Dachshund Dog

Other behaviours associated with hunting include barking and scratching in the bottom or digging, which might be minimized when the dog has an okay place for digging such as a sandbox or mulch bed.The Dachshund requires moderate exercise.Maximum Life Expectancy.

Body of young dog found padlocked in suitcase and dumped in river

Body of young dog found padlocked in suitcase and dumped in river

The RSPCA thinks the way the dog’s body was disposed has ‘suspicious’ (Pictures: RSPCA/Getty)The bloody body of a dog seems to have been padlocked into a suitcase and dumped into a river.

Army veteran trampled by herd of cows ‘thought she was going to die’

Army veteran trampled by herd of cows ‘thought she was going to die’

At one point, one of the cows reared up on its hind legs and trampled Janicke’s face (Picture: SWNS) Janicke kept blacking out as she was airlifted to hospital (Picture: SWNS) The veteran had walked the path were she got attacked multiple times (Picture: SWNS)Describing the horrific attack, she said: ‘One of them, the black one, kept raising itself up on its hind legs and then stamping its front legs actually down on me.

Zara is now selling stylish outfits for your dogs

Zara is now selling stylish outfits for your dogs

The raincoats are especially adorable (Picture: Zara)Meanwhile, for dogs who prefer a muted look, Zara is also selling a quilted jacket that will keep them warm and on-trend at the same time.The accessories are stylish too (Picture: Zara)Even better, all the products are currently on sale.

Meet the people who view their pets as 'substitute children'

Meet the people who view their pets as 'substitute children'

Emma explains that pets have a huge benefit for our mental health and wellbeing – and often provide a place for people who are looking for somewhere extra to put their love, but can’t have, or don’t want children.

Cocker spaniel’s amazing hair lead many to think she’s wearing a wig

Cocker spaniel’s amazing hair lead many to think she’s wearing a wig

Rebecca adds that because Lola’s hair is the ‘perfect blonde,’ she’s even had people taking pictures of her pooch so they can show a hairdresser the exact colour they want.

Daniel Sturridge ordered to pay £22,400 to rapper who found his lost dog

Daniel Sturridge ordered to pay £22,400 to rapper who found his lost dog

A Los Angeles court has now ordered Sturridge to pay Washington $30,000.Sturridge, 32, said he was “grateful” Lucci was back with his family and claimed he had paid a reward to a “young boy who found my dog”.

This Morning vet Scott Miller reveals symptoms your dog might be unwell

This Morning vet Scott Miller reveals symptoms your dog might be unwell

What’s more, dog owners need to know what these actions really mean, because some of these seemingly human-like behaviours are warnings that their pet needs help.Dogs exposing their tummies can mean physical, behavioural, nutritional, or mental health issues (Image: GETTY).

Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life

Five ways to help your dog live a longer, healthier life

Weighing your dog’s food can help you regulate their weight (Picture: Getty Images)Use feeding guidelines as a starting point for how much to feed your dog, but you might need to change food type or the amount you feed to maintain a healthy weight as your dog gets older, or depending on how much activity they get.