‘People say they want me arrested’: the owners putting their pets on vegan diets

‘People say they want me arrested’: the owners putting their pets on vegan diets

“I think it’s important to recognise that while dogs theoretically can eat a vegetarian or vegan diet, cats are obligate carnivores, and we really do not recommend feeding them this because of the very serious health concerns that can result,” says Shotton.

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.

Rescued lurcher mum and her eight pups now thriving in new homes

Rescued lurcher mum and her eight pups now thriving in new homes

Finn is in a much better way now (Picture: North News )Strong-willed and playful Frank is now with his new family in Chester-le-Street – who say the pup is a fast-learner.Look at little Frank (Picture: North News )While Flora – now renamed Tilly – is enjoying life in her new home in South Tyneside.

Dachshund called Cheesecake gives birth to 10 puppies

Dachshund called Cheesecake gives birth to 10 puppies

Two-year-old Cheesecake shocked her owner Stacey Whiteley, 42, when she gave birth to almost double the average number of puppies for the dog breed.The puppies having a rest while their mum also sleeps (Picture: Mercury/Stacey Whiteley) ‘Sausage dogs usually have a litter of six,’ Stacey explains.

Vegan pet food as healthy for cats and dogs as meat, says veterinary professor

Vegan pet food as healthy for cats and dogs as meat, says veterinary professor

Andrew Knight, a veterinary professor at the University of Winchester, said his research showed that cats and dogs had as good, or better, health outcomes on plant-based diets as they did when fed on meat pet foods, provided these were carefully formulated with additional synthetic nutrients.

Jempet’s automatic pet feeder stopped my cat waking me up at 3am

Jempet’s automatic pet feeder stopped my cat waking me up at 3am

It was a cheap buy that meant Leo was able to gorge to his little heart's content on the good stuff with zero portion control.For more essentials, read our International Cat Day guide on everything you need to care for your feline friend or our guide to the best pet cameras.

How to feed your pet without destroying the planet

How to feed your pet without destroying the planet

For some people who have chosen to reduce or cut animal products from their diet altogether for environmental reasons, it’s just not ethically possible to keep a pet cat or dog.

Dogs working from home during coronavirus crisis? There's an Instagram account for that

Dogs working from home during coronavirus crisis? There's an Instagram account for that

That bit of happiness became @DogsWorkingFromHome, an Instagram account dedicated to the pets that both enliven and complicate working remotely.Thanks to a callout on Billie and Ollie’s account, Polchleb says he has had hundreds of submissions to the account on its first day live.

Dog adopts and feeds baby goat Rita after she was abandoned by mum

Dog adopts and feeds baby goat Rita after she was abandoned by mum

Farmer Glori Rushing, 18, said the minute Rita’s mum Smore refused to feed her, maternal Blizzie took over – jumping into the pen and carrying the kid to lay with her own puppies, who she’d given birth to just days before.

Owner is reunited with six puppies stolen as she slept

Owner is reunited with six puppies stolen as she slept

The six five-week-old Springer Spaniels were enthralled to be back home (Picture: Aimee Foster / SWNS) The puppies were snatched on Monday night while owner Aimee Foster, 20, was sleeping (Picture: Aimee Foster / SWNS)Aimee is still heartbroken that the four-month-old puppy is still missing.

Raising a puppy for the first time? Here are some tips for pet parents

Raising a puppy for the first time? Here are some tips for pet parents

We know how cute it looks sleeping and running around here and there but if you are a first time pet parent, there are some things you should know. Talking to other pet parents would help you to calm down, and they will surely give you tips on how to deal with this phase.

The 6 best cat foods to buy now

The 6 best cat foods to buy now

"Using kibble as a treat throughout the day works in its place." THE BEST WET CAT FOOD American Journey Grain-Free Canned Cat Food, $23, Chewy American Journey Grain-Free Cat Food $23.00 An exception to the "minimal, grain-free food" rule: Cats require lots of protein, so giving them a weekly serving of canned, protein-rich foods only means good things for their skin and overall health, Gayer said.

Dog and hare freeze to death while WALKING as temperatures drop to -56C

Dog and hare freeze to death while WALKING as temperatures drop to -56C

Dog and hare freeze to death while WALKING as temperatures drop to -56C PICTURES of a dog and hare that froze to death in exceptionally cold weather in Kazakhstan have caused a storm from animal rights activists.

Clean Eating Goes to the Dogs with Nutro’s ‘Feed Clean’ Diets

Clean Eating Goes to the Dogs with Nutro’s ‘Feed Clean’ Diets

“Increasingly, consumers have started extending their own food philosophies onto their pets, choosing options that reflect the same growing trends in human food, such as no added preservatives and non-GMO ingredients,” Beach says.

What Makes a Pet Food a Limited Ingredient Diet?

What Makes a Pet Food a Limited Ingredient Diet?

And even if your four-legged friend doesn’t suffer from pet allergies or their frustrating symptoms, LID pet foods, like American Journey Limited Ingredient Diet dog food, are formulated to provide complete and balanced meals while helping to keep food sensitivities at bay.

How to Train Your Dog to Settle Down on a Mat or Dog Bed

How to Train Your Dog to Settle Down on a Mat or Dog Bed

(You can use a release cue if your dog knows one.) While he’s busy eating the treats, pick up the mat. 8. Once your dog is lying down on the mat right away every time, you can start feeding the treats at set intervals.

Welcoming your new kitten...

Welcoming your new kitten...

The easiest and most successful way to ensure that your growing kitten is getting a healthy, balanced diet is to feed a complete premium food for kittens. A good diet should provide all the nutrients essential for a growing kitten to become a healthy cat.

Superfoods for your dog

Superfoods for your dog

While there has been enough discussion about not feeding sugar, salt, chocolate, garlic or mushrooms; how do we know what is healthy for pets? Oatmeal can be a good diet replacement for kibble as it is rich in fibre and helps regulate bowel movement.

Is your pet turning into a beggar?

Is your pet turning into a beggar?

Adding fibrous food to your pet’s diet like vegetables (carrots, green beans, broccoli, etc) and fruits will make him feel content, without adding extra calories. If your pet has suddenly developed an increased appetite over a matter of few days, see your vet.