Dog owners are cleaning their beloved pet’s bowls WRONG - Expert pinpoints common mistake

Dog owners are cleaning their beloved pet’s bowls WRONG - Expert pinpoints common mistake

The report said: "It was found that the vast majority of study dog owners were not aware of and did not follow FDA pet food handling and storage guidelines.

Dog owners warned as mystery illness ‘spreads like wildfire’ across Yorkshire

Dog owners warned as mystery illness ‘spreads like wildfire’ across Yorkshire

But one vet says vomiting and diarrhoea ‘can be a normal occurrence this time of year’ (Picture: Getty Images)Pet owners in Yorkshire claim their dogs are coming down with a mystery illness that’s ‘spreading like wildfire’.

Warning as 150 dogs struck down with illness from mystery ‘toxin’ on UK beaches

Warning as 150 dogs struck down with illness from mystery ‘toxin’ on UK beaches

In a public announcement, veterinary nurse Brogan Proud, who runs the Yorkshire Coast Pet, revealed her team has been ‘inundated’ with animals who’ve fallen ill after beach walks.

Valentine: Tulips, lilies, daffodils, iris: Keep your pets away from these flowers

Valentine: Tulips, lilies, daffodils, iris: Keep your pets away from these flowers

Some popular flower choices can be extremely dangerous to cats and dogs if swallowed, even in small amounts.Tulips are another popular gifting choice, however pet owners are commonly unaware they are in fact toxic for both cats and dogs.

Couple who rescued freezing dog reported to police for breaking lockdown

Couple who rescued freezing dog reported to police for breaking lockdown

The couple were suspected of travelling further than 5km from home, a breach of Irish lockdown rules (Picture: Ciara Nolan/Storyful)A couple who rescued a freezing dog from a mountaintop in Ireland have been reported to police for breaching local Covid restrictions.

Ferrets and tarantulas among pets to find new homes in lockdown

Ferrets and tarantulas among pets to find new homes in lockdown

Owners of quails, ferrets and tarantulas have felt comforted by taking care of their pets and have had the time to dedicate to their new furry or feathered friends.

Not such a mystery for dog owners?

Not such a mystery for dog owners?

| For the love of Brahms | Hand-washing tunes | Living in the United Queendom.• I’m now washing my hands to the tune of Where Do You Go To (My Lovely) (Letters , 20 July).

Is your pet under stress?

Is your pet under stress?

-Decrease in appetite: If your pet suddenly loses interest in food or stops eating altogether, it could be due to stress or underlying health conditions.-Isolation and hiding: If your pet is constantly isolating him/herself from other pets or people, s/he is depressed.is a sign of a stressed or sick pet.

You definitely shouldn’t let your dog drink wine

You definitely shouldn’t let your dog drink wine

We are, of course, talking about the incredible moment Jessica Batten lets her dog drink from her wine glass, saying ‘she loves wine’ as she does this.

Can cats and dogs eat peanut butter?

Can cats and dogs eat peanut butter?

While peanut butter free of xylitol is perfectly fine for cat and dog consumption, it should only be given to a pet in moderation and as a treat.

If you have £450 to spare, you can now get your dog a luxury Christmas hamper

If you have £450 to spare, you can now get your dog a luxury Christmas hamper

Forget dry kibble and mince pies for dogs ; this hamper features only the finest ingredients, with a three-course menu including Beluga caviar, Wagyu beef and truffles.Considering the ingredients used, you could always skip out on making the turkey this year and just share the hamper meal with your pooch.

German shepherd with dwarfism still looks like a puppy at two years old

German shepherd with dwarfism still looks like a puppy at two years old

Ranger has pituitary dwarfism (@ranger_thegshepherd/SWNS)Ranger the German shepherd is two – but you’d be forgiven for thinking he’s still a puppy.He’s now two years old (@ranger_thegshepherd/SWNS)‘In the weeks following we took him home and he was parasite free but later on ended up getting a parasite called giardia.

Confidence comes with early socialisation

Confidence comes with early socialisation

Socialisation for dogs isn’t the same thing as humans interacting with one another. If your pet shows signs of tremors, diarrhoea, take him/her to your veterinarian for immediate medical attention.

Banned food for cats

Banned food for cats

Chocolates : Theobromine, a chemical compound found in chocolates, is toxic for cats and can cause seizures, tremors, abnormal heart beat, even death. If your pet shows signs of tremors, diarrhoea, take him/her to your veterinarian for immediate medical attention.

Homeless Dog Gets Saved And Taken Through Incredible Transformation

Homeless Dog Gets Saved And Taken Through Incredible Transformation

It was a little tricky because I had to keep an eye on him while running, and at the same time I had to set up my gentle snare AND keep my hand held camera straight – you’ll just have to see how I managed all that ;-) After Lisa and I secured Benji, we got to take a close look him.

Freed! Critically endangered creatures destined for cruel lives as pet returned to forest

Freed! Critically endangered creatures destined for cruel lives as pet returned to forest

One small step for rescued Javan loris takes it back to the wild (Image: International Animal Rescue) Conservationists released 65 critically endangered Javan slow lorises back to the trees after rescuing them from poachers.

Why does my dog shake?

Why does my dog shake?

(Picture: Getty)When our pets shake it’s easy to pass it off as a sign of them being too cold but there are other causes of cats and dogs shaking, trembling or shivering.

Be careful of puppy poop – it can make you sick

Be careful of puppy poop – it can make you sick

The other 27 had either bought a Petland puppy, shopped at Petland or visited someone who had purchased a puppy from Petland, the CDC report says.Infected dogs may or may not show signs of illness, such as diarrhoea, vomiting, or a fever, so it's important to take precautions when around dogs, the CDC says.To prevent catching campylobacter from dogs, the CDC advises that you:Wash your hands thoroughly after touching dogs, their poop, or their food.

Dog news: Should I be worried about toxic algae?

Dog news: Should I be worried about toxic algae?

Dogs are typically very ill and need immediate intensive veterinary treatment to survive.The risk to cats is smaller as they are unlikely to swim but may come into contact with the algae on the banks of an affected lake.David Grant MBE was a vet at the RSPCA Harmsworth Hospital for Animals.

Have you seen these photographs of Bollywood celebs and their pets?

Have you seen these photographs of Bollywood celebs and their pets?

From posting their photographs of their pets on social media to doing photoshoots, supporting animal welfare campaigns to adopting strays, some celebs have done it all to express their love for their pets. I need more #Mommy&Me time #xoxo A post shared by Diana Chopra (@diariesofdiana) on Oct 8, 2017 at 9:10am PDT