Wagging tail does NOT always mean your dog is happy - Expert blows open reason for display

Wagging tail does NOT always mean your dog is happy - Expert blows open reason for display

A DOG's wagging tail is not always a sign that the pup is happy, as most people think, but it could indicate other emotions too, according to a veterinary expert.

Expert tips on how to start running with your dog

Expert tips on how to start running with your dog

Ian Scarrott, a running coach and personal trainer at PureGym, says: ‘Like anything in life, exercise can become monotonous, so it is important to try new routes, vary types of sessions, time your run, and of course, if you have a pet that is able to run with you, make it more fun for them and you.

Dogs can understand and differentiate between multiple languages, study confirms

Dogs can understand and differentiate between multiple languages, study confirms

Kun-kun is one of 17 dogs which took part in a brain imaging study, which suggests the animals show different activity patterns to a familiar and an unfamiliar language.A brain imaging study suggests the animals show different activity patterns to a familiar and an unfamiliar language.

Dogs may be able to tell difference between speech patterns, study finds

Dogs may be able to tell difference between speech patterns, study finds

Researchers – who arranged for headphone-wearing dogs to listen to excerpts from The Little Prince, a novella – revealed the brains of our canine companions can tell the difference between speech and non-speech when listening to human voices and show different responses to speech in an unfamiliar language.

Lidl is selling an adorable cat hammock for boujie kitties

Lidl is selling an adorable cat hammock for boujie kitties

If your cat has a taste for luxury, and understands the importance of rest and relaxation – Lidl may have launched the perfect product for you.Lidl is also selling a Pet Grooming Set for £17.99, to keep your pet’s fur looking shiny.

Tips for pet care: Keep you pets happy even when away from home

Tips for pet care: Keep you pets happy even when away from home

Place them in one corner, so just in case your pet needs to pee, it can go and do it there," says Subhash.As much as it might kill you, you need to leave your pet alone before you permanently head to work.

Dog helps owner care for foster kittens with cuddles and playtime

Dog helps owner care for foster kittens with cuddles and playtime

What a good girl (Picture: Jam Press)Kona, an eight-year-old dachshund mix, has helped her owner care for dozens of foster kittens.Asa was fostering her first kitten the day she brought Kona home and at first, she wasn’t sure how the dog would get on with the baby cats.

Dogs' brains can only learn a few words, scientists confirm

Dogs' brains can only learn a few words, scientists confirm

Researchers measuring brain activity with non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG) on awake dogs to find out how they learn words.(Credits: Vivien Reicher / SWNS)A dog’s brain cannot tell the difference between similar sounding words such as dog and dig, according to a new study.

Lidl is selling a teepee for small pets and it costs just £12.99

Lidl is selling a teepee for small pets and it costs just £12.99

Lidl is now selling a super cute tee pee that is perfect for furry friends, including both cats and smaller dogs .The affordable price is part of Lidl’s Pet Week, which started yesterday and includes a range of dog and cat products that are sold at a cheaper price.

Caught On Camera: Police Save Terrier Dog from Busy Highway

Caught On Camera: Police Save Terrier Dog from Busy Highway

Officers Allen Speed and Paul Garcia temporarily stopped traffic during their rescue, reports Phillip Townsend (WFAA).It wasn’t an easy task considering the dog seemed to be nervous and avoiding the officers, luckily enough, reports Townsend, Garcia happened to have dog treats with him and he used those to lure her to safety.

Dog dies from kidney infection after overheating during boiling lunchtime walk

Dog dies from kidney infection after overheating during boiling lunchtime walk

Speedy died of a kidney infection after becoming too hot (Picture: Medivet)A dog has died after suffering from kidney failure and severe heatstroke during a lunchtime walk in the park.

Dog fighting for life after going for walk at lunchtime during heatwave

Dog fighting for life after going for walk at lunchtime during heatwave

Vets have worked tirelessly to stop the dog suffering from organ failure (Picture: Google Maps)They realised the dog would need a plasma transfusion to allow his blood to clot properly and rushed him to the nearest emergency animal hospital.

The ultimate guide to remove dog pee smell instantly

The ultimate guide to remove dog pee smell instantly

The best way always is to blot the fresh dog pee immediately before it gets time to leave any stain or smell. Take a damp cloth and blot the pee immediately after your dog is done.

Trust us, these sausage dogs at the Running of the Wieners will bring some joy to your day

Trust us, these sausage dogs at the Running of the Wieners will bring some joy to your day

If this dog does not win I am filing an official complaint (Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images)An important bit of information: Each year in Melbourne, Australia, groups of dachshunds gather to take part in the annual Running of the Wieners.

Emma wins the title of world’s fastest pug for the third year running

Emma wins the title of world’s fastest pug for the third year running

(Picture: AP)Although some pugs struggled to compete the 50 metres in under 40 seconds and others got adorably distracted and ran the wrong way, Emma flew across the finishing line.