Dog poo left on pitch left rugby player with life-changing injury for 17 years

Dog poo left on pitch left rugby player with life-changing injury for 17 years

Darryl Adams says his leg has ‘never been right’ since the incident (Picture: Media Drum World)Dog poo left on a rugby pitch in Wales has left a man with life-changing injuries.

Clever deaf dog who understands sign language needs a forever home

Clever deaf dog who understands sign language needs a forever home

Sally says the little guy is ‘a wonderful example of just how resilient animals can be and proof that you can definitely teach an old dog new tricks.’.

From hippos to hamsters: how Covid is affecting creatures great and small

From hippos to hamsters: how Covid is affecting creatures great and small

From giraffes to snow leopards, gorillas to sea lions, zoos around the world have been inoculating their animals with an experimental Covid vaccine as an insurance policy against what they fear could be a similarly fatal illness for certain mammals.

Dog tests positive for Covid in first UK case of its kind

Dog tests positive for Covid in first UK case of its kind

It is ‘very rare’ for dogs to fall ill with coronavirus (Picture: Getty)The first UK case of a pet dog falling ill with Covid-19 after catching it from their owners has been recorded.

Pet dog contracts Covid in first confirmed case in UK

Pet dog contracts Covid in first confirmed case in UK

It is not the first time that pets have tested positive for the virus: the same laboratory detected coronavirus in a cat last year, while research from the Netherlands has previously suggested that the virus is common in cats and dogs owned by people who have Covid.

COVID-19 linked to heart inflammation in cats and dogs

COVID-19 linked to heart inflammation in cats and dogs

None of the animals tested had symptoms of a respiratory infection or any other typical signs of COVID-19, but all of them had myocarditis, Ferasin said.

Rescued Westie twins live best life despite having just two eyes between them

Rescued Westie twins live best life despite having just two eyes between them

The pair had their eyes removed after an infection in the womb (Picture: Mercury Press)Two identical Westies are now living their best life after being saved from death as puppies.

A dog with half a jaw is permanently sticking his tongue out

A dog with half a jaw is permanently sticking his tongue out

‘Another question we get asked is whether his tongue dries out – it does.’ (Picture: Jam Press/The Animal Pad)‘He has had additional surgeries to remove more of his teeth in the hopes it would finally kill off the infection, but they didn’t work.

Veteran with amputated leg adopts three-legged dog with the same injury

Veteran with amputated leg adopts three-legged dog with the same injury

German Shepherd Kane lost his leg after it was severely fractured when he was hit by a car (Picture: Jam Press) People have been left in tears over a video of the new family leaving the animal shelter together (Picture: Jam Press)And a video of the moment the pair went home to start their lives together has left viewers in tears.

Can dogs catch Covid?

Can dogs catch Covid?

(Picture: Getty)Swabs were then taken from their pet cats and dogs to test for evidence of a current infection, while blood samples were also tested for antibodies – antibodies would suggest a past Covid-19 infection.

Siddharth Chandekar: Pets make for ultra glam baraatis at desi weddings

Siddharth Chandekar: Pets make for ultra glam baraatis at desi weddings

While Sai’s pet baby Mocha wore a mini sherwani at her nuptials, Sid and Mitali’s baby Dora flaunted a pearl necklace on their D-Day. Pet wedding fashion is a big hit this shaadi season, with not only the brides and grooms, but even their pooches decking up to the nines in embellished Indian wear and smart tuxes.

Cats and dogs may have to be vaccinated to stop the spread of Covid

Cats and dogs may have to be vaccinated to stop the spread of Covid

Scientists said the continued evolution of the virus in animals ‘poses a significant long-term risk to public health’ (Picture: Getty Images / iStockPhoto)It may be necessary to vaccinate pets in the future to stop coronavirus from spreading back to humans, scientists have said.

Teacher rescued almost 200 doomed stray dogs and gave them second chance

Teacher rescued almost 200 doomed stray dogs and gave them second chance

Many dogs who Caitie cares for are seriously ill and suffering with infection (Pictures: Caitie Evers/) Caitie taught herself many of the basic skills she needs to care for sick dogs at home (Pictures: Caitie Evers/)Caitie’s journey as a foster owner for dogs was kickstarted by chance when she was in her sophomore year at college and a part-time volunteer at a local animal rescue centre.

Can dogs and cats get coronavirus from humans?

Can dogs and cats get coronavirus from humans?

As the World Health Organisation (WHO) says all the available evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 is a zoonotic disease - one that passes from animals to humans - questions have also been raised about the potential impact of Covid-19 on domesticated pets as well as their human owners.

My dog smelled sepsis after I suffered third degree burns from hair dye

My dog smelled sepsis after I suffered third degree burns from hair dye

Levi and Chico, and right, the damage to her scalp (Picture: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS)A woman believes her dog saved her life by ‘sniffing out’ sepsis after she reacted badly to hair dye and suffered third-degree burns.

Dogs and cats can catch coronavirus, new study shows

Dogs and cats can catch coronavirus, new study shows

Vet experts have warned pet owners with symptoms to stay away from their animals in case they infect them too (Picture: Reuters)‘While eligible participant number was limited by relatively low human transmission rates in the study area, these preliminary results suggest that a substantial proportion of pets in households of persons with Covid-19 end up developing antibodies,’ added Professor Bienzle.

Pet cat diagnosed with Covid-19 in first UK case of animal infection

Pet cat diagnosed with Covid-19 in first UK case of animal infection

The animal, which is said to have only experienced mild symptoms, is not believed to been involved in transmitting the disease to its owners or other humans and animals.

From new hairstyle to fancy raincoats; furry pooches look their best this monsoon

From new hairstyle to fancy raincoats; furry pooches look their best this monsoon

Falling prey to parasites is the biggest trouble for dogs, especially during monsoon, and to curb this, pet owners are ensuring that their pooches remain always clean.So, one must take care that the pet is drinking clean water and ensure that they are given all the required vaccines.

Oprah reveals dog Sadie is in quarantine over coronavirus fears

Oprah reveals dog Sadie is in quarantine over coronavirus fears

While King explained that she did not think pets can infect their owners, Winfrey interrupted and said: “I heard about a pug in New York!

Veterinary: #CoronaFear? Don’t abandon your feline friends

Veterinary: #CoronaFear? Don’t abandon your feline friends

A pet cat in Belgium was infected by its owner, who is COVID-19 positive.SO WHAT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD CAT OWNERS TAKE AT HOME?.If pet owners test positive, they need to stay away from their cats.