Is my dog too cold? How cold is too cold for a walk? Here’s how to tell

Is my dog too cold? How cold is too cold for a walk? Here’s how to tell

A dog with a thick undercoat doesn’t need anything more to stay warm on a cold day.‘Much depends on whether your dog has a double coat or not – many dogs do’: feel your dog’s fur to check how good they are at retaining heat.

Devoted dad wears 'cone of shame' to make dog feel less rubbish

Devoted dad wears 'cone of shame' to make dog feel less rubbish

Well-known TikTok dog Good Boy Ollie was captured by his owner Alex Morgan recovering from surgery with a cone on, by cuddling up with Alex’s dad on the sofa.Captioning her video, Alex wrote: ‘Not my dad wearing a cone to make my dog feel less lonely after his surgery.’.

Halsey mourns sudden death of dog in heartbreaking post: ‘The worst week of my life’

Halsey mourns sudden death of dog in heartbreaking post: ‘The worst week of my life’

Halsey is mourning the death of her five-year-old dog, Jagger, with a heartbreaking and candid post on social media.“I don’t know why I’m sharing all this besides to just say love your pets every single second because anything can change in a moment,” she added.

What can dogs eat? Toxic foods to avoid, and snacks you can share

What can dogs eat? Toxic foods to avoid, and snacks you can share

From well-known prohibited foods like chocolate to more surprising bad foods, the list of toxic food for dogs includes: Onions Garlic Chives Chocolate Macadamia nuts Avocado Artificial sweetener Grapes and raisins Alcohol Nutmeg Raw yeast dough Mushrooms It’s woof having to be told no – but sometimes it’s for their own good (Picture: Getty)As well as understanding that some foods have toxic ingredients, there are other foods that dogs should avoid in terms of physical issues digesting.

Five Great Reads: Big cats, tiny snacks and the best Australian films of 2021

Five Great Reads: Big cats, tiny snacks and the best Australian films of 2021

We present to you 22 recipes, from canapés and finger foods to fancy spreads, that will make a small New Year’s Eve gathering feel like a big celebration .

Pandemic made animal-assisted therapy to move online

Pandemic made animal-assisted therapy to move online

The session is most fruitful when you can physically be around the animal and touch it, but experts say that even online sessions of AAT can be helpful in dealing with stress and anxiety.

The inner lives of dogs: what our canine friends really think about love, lust and laughter

The inner lives of dogs: what our canine friends really think about love, lust and laughter

This is mainly developmental – a young dog will experience distress in the moment: “I’m on my own and I don’t like it.” As it gets older, Firth says, “it will start to worry that it’s going to have that horrible feeling – worry about worrying, which is essentially what anxiety is.

Fears for Royal Park stags as herds face rising threat from modern life

Fears for Royal Park stags as herds face rising threat from modern life

Since 2017, 19 deer were fatally attacked by dogs in Richmond and Bushy parks (Image: Chris Jackson/Getty) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Yo Sushi worker refuses to let guide dog in until owner demands to speak to boss

Yo Sushi worker refuses to let guide dog in until owner demands to speak to boss

Journalist Lucy was the first blind presenter of Radio 1 (Picture: Lucy Edwards)A blind woman recorded herself confronting a waiter after being refused entry with a guide dog.

Woman says dog saved her life after five years with undiagnosed condition

Woman says dog saved her life after five years with undiagnosed condition

He helped her deal with her anxiety (Picture: Natalie Ryan)She says: ‘Ben named him and I don’t think I would have gone with Rocky but it’s funny because he is my rock.

Dog found wandering the streets with matted fur is learning to trust again

Dog found wandering the streets with matted fur is learning to trust again

She’s now in a foster home (Picture: Mayhew)Dora has now been placed in foster care with Sue, a member of Mayhew’s reception team who can help to keep Dora feeling comfortable while also guiding her through house-training and grooming, all at the dog’s pace to prevent her becoming overwhelmed.

Meet Xherdan, the world’s scariest-looking cat

Meet Xherdan, the world’s scariest-looking cat

Age: Six. Appearance: The world’s scariest cat.Xherdan is the world’s scariest cat.You know what cat owners are like.Is he really the world’s scariest cat, though?Do say: “Xherdan is the world’s scariest cat.”.

Signs your dog is jealous of your partner

Signs your dog is jealous of your partner

‘Whether it’s biting chunks out of the sofa, clawing at the carpets or simply jumping on surfaces they know they’re not allowed on, wilfully disobedient or destructive behaviour in dogs demonstrates that they’re feeling neglected.

Start the new year with the chance to win a Flywheel Home Bike

Start the new year with the chance to win a Flywheel Home Bike

Shop TODAY has teamed up with FlyWheel to give two lucky winners a brand new Flywheel Home Bike.This indoor bike comes with a built-in tablet and access to thousands of live and recorded cycling workouts, making your new year's goals easier to achieve.

Depressed dad saves dogs from killing stations to cope with empty nest syndrome

Depressed dad saves dogs from killing stations to cope with empty nest syndrome

He sadly passed away a few years ago (Picture: SWNS)Paul has since said all three dogs have completely transformed his life and his mental health helping him feel needed again.

Tim Tebow mourning dog shows complicated grief of pet loss

Tim Tebow mourning dog shows complicated grief of pet loss

The unconditional love from a pet to owners causes deep emotional reactions, said Nielsen, who helps clients deal with the grief of losing a pet.“It’s profound because you are you're making a decision to actively take the life of your animal,” Nielsen said.

Incredible footage shows dog doing laundry, opening doors and picking up rubbish

Incredible footage shows dog doing laundry, opening doors and picking up rubbish

She said: ‘I get people say ‘if you can go horseback riding, why are you making him pick up that piece of trash?’ Well, the fact is, even though I’m doing good, it doesn’t mean that I don’t need his help – and you can always change.

Pilots and Paws: Working to Give Animals the Loving Home They Deserve

Pilots and Paws: Working to Give Animals the Loving Home They Deserve

All arranged by volunteers, Pilots and Paws help abandoned dogs from shelters where they would have been euthanized and fly them to new loving homes.Maybe they’re going to a home or to a shelter.” There are now up to 4,000 volunteer pilots helping out with this amazing organization.

Why it's time to stop buying pedigree dogs

Why it's time to stop buying pedigree dogs

As the Kennel Club warns the old English sheepdog faces extinction, consider rehoming if you are looking for a new best friend – whatever its ancestry.

Dog sex dolls are the pet accessory that will haunt your dreams

Dog sex dolls are the pet accessory that will haunt your dreams

The product was made by French design agency Feel Addicted, and has been marketed online as the ‘Hot Doll Game Sex for Dogs Toy No Doll Inflatable Sex Toy Dog’.