Rescue dog Kratu, who went viral for hilarious Crufts agility runs inspires book and changed his owner's life

Rescue dog Kratu, who went viral for hilarious Crufts agility runs inspires book and changed his owner's life

When trainer Wendy Kruger from Woodgreen Pets Charity invited Kratu to participate as part of a rescue dog agility team at Crufts, Swan felt motivated to seek help for her mental health because she wanted to be able to attend — and enjoy it.

Urgent cat warning to get your pet checked NOW for potentially deadly mutations

Urgent cat warning to get your pet checked NOW for potentially deadly mutations

The new research that looked at domestic cats' DNA identified signs of disease more common in pedigree breeds than experts previously thought.

'Spent 2 years looking through the window' Cute spaniel Buster is searching for a new home

'Spent 2 years looking through the window' Cute spaniel Buster is searching for a new home

The poor pooch is now hoping to find a place to call home after being taken in by South East Dog Rescue (SEDR).Kymm White, founder of the Kent based non-profit organisation, said: "Buster was a well-loved family member, but the lady caring for him was too poorly to walk him.

Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Dr O’Neill continued: ‘What is most concerning is that so many of the health conditions that English Bulldogs suffer from, such as skin fold dermatitis and breathing problems, are directly linked to the extreme structure of their bodies that has been selectively bred for.

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

A study by the Royal Veterinary College found that distinctive features of English bulldogs such as their flat faces, protruding lower jaws and folds of skin contribute to them being twice as likely as other breeds to have health problems and substantially shorter lives.

Emotional support pets: experts warn of animal welfare risk

Emotional support pets: experts warn of animal welfare risk

Instead, said Prof Janet Hoy-Gerlach of the University of Toledo, they are often pets who helps to mitigate the impact of their owner’s physical or mental health condition through everyday benefits of human-animal interaction.

Can Pets Monkeypox? Experts Explain Risk to Dogs, Cats and Other Animals

Can Pets Monkeypox? Experts Explain Risk to Dogs, Cats and Other Animals

But if you're diagnosed with monkeypox or it's highly likely you have a case of the disease, public health agencies say you should isolate yourself from other people and, if possible, your pets.

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.

Pet insurance: It’s about time you got your pooch insured. Here's why

Pet insurance: It’s about time you got your pooch insured. Here's why

Having said that, one must read through the details of the schemes carefully, what it covers and what not.” Poorvi Anthony, co-counder of a pet retail chain, feels that pet insurance has become the need of the hour.Currently, however, most pet insurance providers offer cover for dogs.As of now, pet insurance largely covers dogs.

'Lifeless' dog found 'almost starved to death' chained to goalpost - 'Broke our hearts'

'Lifeless' dog found 'almost starved to death' chained to goalpost - 'Broke our hearts'

But in the care of a foster home she has put on weight and her personality is "starting to come through".In a Facebook post, Helping Yorkshire Poundies said: "Sometimes there are just no words.

This amazing dogs-only festival has a pet hotel, canine contests and even a spa

This amazing dogs-only festival has a pet hotel, canine contests and even a spa

Goodwoof is a doggie dream (Picture: Toby Adamson/ Goodwoof)It’s renowned for its fabulous estate, racetrack and Festival Of Speed, but glorious Goodwood is now hosting a new event – an inaugural celebration of all things doggy.

Dog owners warned against sharing a bed with their pets as 'untreatable' superbug spreads

Dog owners warned against sharing a bed with their pets as 'untreatable' superbug spreads

DOG owners have been issued an urgent warning over the dangers of sharing a bed with their pets, as an "untreatable superbug" is spreading.

'I can’t imagine life without him': People share why they love pugs

'I can’t imagine life without him': People share why they love pugs

Yes, flat-nosed breeds are not exactly the picture of health, and yes, people need to stop over-breeding dogs just for trendy looks, but somewhere along the way it feels like the pugs themselves have started to be judged, which is a shame because they’re absolute sweeties.

Woman quits job to spend time with her terminally ill labrador

Woman quits job to spend time with her terminally ill labrador

Megan Marshall, 31, wants to make Sasha’s final days as special as possible (Picture: SWNS)A woman has quit her job to spend time helping her terminally ill dog complete a bucket list.Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more.

Pugs ‘no longer considered to be dogs and you should not buy them’

Pugs ‘no longer considered to be dogs and you should not buy them’

Other flat-faced dogs like French bulldogs have surged in popularity (Picture: PA)Pugs were also at higher risk of many other conditions compared to non-pugs, including narrowed nostrils, skinfold infections and obesity.

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.

My dog is the reason I’m still alive

My dog is the reason I’m still alive

Five years later, not only is she the only reason I’m still alive, she’s helped me build a whole new life for myself – including a new business, friends and even a second family.

‘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.

Urgent dog warning over ‘pet kisses’ as expert says they could cause 'serious illness'

Urgent dog warning over ‘pet kisses’ as expert says they could cause 'serious illness'

AN URGENT warning has been issued over the dangers of "pet kisses", as an expert has said that dogs can spread dangerous illnesses by licking their owners.

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.