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.

Dog warning: Owners told not to recreate ‘dangerous’ TikTok craze when washing pets

Dog warning: Owners told not to recreate ‘dangerous’ TikTok craze when washing pets

The new TikTok trend has many dog owners using purple shampoo on their dogs’ hair when they wash them.Using human shampoo on dogs can cause irritation, leaving their skin dry, flaky and more vulnerable to parasites, bacteria and viruses.

Why dog's paws pads sometimes smell like savoury popcorn!

Why dog's paws pads sometimes smell like savoury popcorn!

But here’s a baffling phenomenon that not many people know about, but several dog parents are confounded by–the absolutely cute and adorable paw pads of our canine companions will sometimes start smelling like popcorn!

Pet-friendly Holi: Play Holi but keep your pets at bay

Pet-friendly Holi: Play Holi but keep your pets at bay

Here are a few hacks to celebrate a fun-filled, pet-friendly Holi.If the colours touch the animals’ noses or eyes, rinse well with running water and consult a vet for immediate help.Read Also Synthetic colours can cause skin, eye problems: Doctors.

Parachuting spiders the size of your palm are making their way across the East Coast

Parachuting spiders the size of your palm are making their way across the East Coast

The Joro spider, which hails from Asia and was first spotted in Georgia about 10 years ago, is expected to make its way up the East Coast this spring, according to scientists at the University of Georgia.

Rescue puppy who was skin and bone is now ‘living her best life’

Rescue puppy who was skin and bone is now ‘living her best life’

West Hatch deputy manager Anita Clark said: ‘She was little more than skin and bone; she looked like a walking skeleton.

Omega 3 Fatty Acids For Dogs – Does Your Dog Really Need This?

Omega 3 Fatty Acids For Dogs – Does Your Dog Really Need This?

If your dog’s diet regime is made up of sufficient quantities of omega fatty acids, their skin and coat really should look and feel soft and healthy.Research indicates that essential fatty acids, generally known as EFAs, promote healthy and balanced skin and fur, in addition to general health and well-being.

Rory Cellan-Jones' beloved dog who went viral last year dies aged 14

Rory Cellan-Jones' beloved dog who went viral last year dies aged 14

Journalist Rory Cellan-Jones’ dog Cabbage has died (Pictures: Twitter/ruskin147)A former BBC journalist’s dog who went viral when she was stolen but recovered hours later thanks to a Twitter campaign for sightings has died aged 14.

Dog abandoned days before Christmas makes incredible recovery

Dog abandoned days before Christmas makes incredible recovery

‘When you looked in her eyes she seemed broken like she’d given up hope’ (Picture: RSPCA) It took six months for Molly-Moo to recover enough to be adopted (Picture: RSPCA)‘I’m glad she can’t talk because I don’t think I could face hearing what she’s been through.

Best flea treatment for cats 2021: Vet-approved collars, spot-on and oral solutions

Best flea treatment for cats 2021: Vet-approved collars, spot-on and oral solutions

If this type of treatment sounds like it could work for your feline, Downing recommends opting for Frontline’s spot on flea and tick control for cats (£10.99, ), which says it kills fleas on your pet within 24 hours and will continue to protect them for up to a month.

Hairless dog mistaken for a seal becomes a model

Hairless dog mistaken for a seal becomes a model

Norman wears heavy coats outside and pyjamas in the house as he gets cold very easily (Picture: Caters)‘In the winter, he is in clothes pretty much all day, every day.

Puppy suffers horrific injuries after being deliberately coated in hot tar

Puppy suffers horrific injuries after being deliberately coated in hot tar

The tar stuck to the puppy’s fur and skin, causing him extreme pain (Picture: SWNS) The dog also developed pneumonia from breathing in toxic fumes (Picture: SWNS) It’s thought the attackers deliberately coated the dog in tar from a nearby building site (Picture: SWNS)A Mayflower spokesman said: ‘Boiling tar has been deliberately thrown at this puppy, we believe acquired from nearby building sites.

Keep your furry friend warm this winter

Keep your furry friend warm this winter

According to Dr. KG Umesh, Waltham Scientific Communication Manager, South Asia, Mars India, “By taking some basic precautions and paying attention to the needs of your four-legged friend, responsible pet owners can help their dogs make it through the winter in good health.

Tiger nearly tears off volunteer's arm at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue

Tiger nearly tears off volunteer's arm at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue

A park volunteer named Candy Couser was feeding a tiger named Kimba at the rescue in Tampa when she reached inside an enclosure to open a gate and was bitten on the arm and then rushed to the hospital in an ambulance about 15 to 20 minutes later, according to a Facebook post by Big Cat Rescue.

A Christmas Gift from Bob review – family-friendly festive sequel

A Christmas Gift from Bob review – family-friendly festive sequel

When a literary agent suggested he turn his story into a book Bowen wrote a bestseller about recovering from heroin addiction and finding purpose looking after Bob. It’s a happy ending against all the odds, so I find it hard to be unkind about this family-friendly festive sequel – an undeniably good-hearted film.

Abandoned and mistreated puppy with skin burns finds her forever home

Abandoned and mistreated puppy with skin burns finds her forever home

The burns were likely caused by boiling water being poured on her coat (Picture: My Family Vets) A gorgeous face (Picture: My Family Vets)She was treated at Vets Now in Derby – but it took 12 weeks for her wounds to start to heal and for the pooch to regain the trust she had lost in people.

Saggy dog has much-needed face lift so he can eat and see

Saggy dog has much-needed face lift so he can eat and see

Neo the Neapolitan Mastiff needed a face lift to remove excess skin that was stopping him from seeing and making eating tough (Picture: SWNS)Having a few wrinkles is no big deal.

Signs to help you know that your dog might be sick

Signs to help you know that your dog might be sick

Diagnosis: Since the signs of disease are not always seen clearly, the veterinarian might recommend some preventive care testing so as to be sure of the symptoms.Giving a glimpse of her new book 'Joy at Work', tidying expert Marie Kondo shared some of her personal tips on 'How to Work From Home.

Carole Baskin of 'Tiger King' awarded control of Joe Exotic's zoo

Carole Baskin of 'Tiger King' awarded control of Joe Exotic's zoo

A federal judge has granted Carole Baskin of Florida's Big Cat Rescue control of the 16-acre zoo in Wynnewood, property that was previously owned by Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage, known as "Joe Exotic" in the hit Netflix docuseries.

Deaf and blind dog loves comforting owner's foster pets

Deaf and blind dog loves comforting owner's foster pets

Tina loves Sherio too (Picture: Sherio’s Shenanigans)Sheryl explains to : ‘He is almost three, I adopted him when he was a year old.It took a while for Sherio to be adopted (Picture: Sherio’s Shenanigans)The latest pet to come into the Smith home was a little kitten who they named Tina Tolley.