Tough Paws

15/08/2019

All pets should be seen by their veterinarian at least once per year, even if they seem healthy

Sometimes the way you talk to your dog can impact how well it listens and behaves. Plus, you could be feeding your pet too much.

20/05/2019

SIGNS YOUR DOG MAY BE STRUGGLING WITH THEIR MOBILITY OR JOINT

- A change in the way they walk or run, often slower, limping and/or head nodding as they walk or trot
- Reluctance to jump up or down (e.g. into the car or onto the sofa)
- Reluctant or significantly slower on a daily walk
- Slow to get to their feet from rest
- Repeated attempts/reluctance to lie down, often turning in circles
- Avoid/nervous on slippery surfaces such as laminate floors
- Difficulty on steps/stairs and slopes
- Licking at their joints
- Newly developed fear of loud noises
- Unexplained changes in personality, generally more ‘grumpy’
- More defensive towards other dogs
- Loss of muscle mass around legs, shoulders or hips, may increase size elsewhere to compensate
- Reduced desire to play games
- A ‘hunched’ posture
- Unexplained ‘pacing’, often at night
- Difficulty holding body position while toileting

08/05/2019

A woman’s pet dog became a medical hero after learning how to spot the symptoms of her super-rare condition.

Clive is an angel!

13/02/2019

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It's Time To Upgrade Your Pet's Gear With This Heavy Duty Dog Harness! Why? Because this harness can be more practical and durable for your adventurous pup! The padded dog training vest for dogs is a safer and much more comfortable choice for you and your pet. So next time you go for a walk, run ...

30/01/2019

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Iran has banned dog-walking in the capital city of Tehran, in an attempt to discourage people from owning the pets.

26/01/2019

The current cold snap brings an increased risk of the deadly sickness, which can eat away at a dog's flesh until the kidneys and blood vessels fail. 🤔

ALABAMA Rot is killing at least one dog every WEEK – but there are some ways owners can help protect their pooches against the vile disease. The current cold snap brings an increased risk of…

22/01/2019

Well done 🐕

A sniffer dog has had a £25,000 bounty placed on its head by criminals because it is so good at its job, its owner has claimed.

24/12/2018

How can someone be so cruel?

Animal-rescue charities brace themselves as RSPCA predicts 10,000 pets will be abandoned

24/12/2018

Guide dogs are like or : it's a bit hard to imagine them as babies.

Guide dogs are like politicians or Santa Claus: it's a bit hard to imagine them as babies.

28/11/2018

Some foods are better suited for dogs than others. From bananas to cashews, here are some human foods that are safe to feed your dog.

22/11/2018

is the only country in Asia where are routinely and intensively farmed for human consumption. There are conflicting figures on the number of farmed dogs, and markets across the country, but the HSI estimates around two million dogs are being kept in around 17,000 facilities. 😳😳😳

South Korea has shut down its largest dog slaughterhouse in a move hailed by animal rights campaigners as a major blow against the country's canine meat trade.

22/11/2018

Poor 😔

Police have been slammed for detaining a fluffy chow-chow puppy for up to nine months after it bit an officer. The pup, named Bungle, has been locked away in a kennel by a midlands police force in move branded “draconian” and “callous”. Furious dog lovers bombarded Northamptonshire Police wi...

18/11/2018

Warning: Adorable puppy photos ahead.

31/10/2018

Dog , otherwise known as ( ), is very similar to 's disease in humans. If your dog has it, they may start to show signs of confusion, anxiety, listlessness, and other neurological-based problems. But usually not until they're older.

If you have a dog, you probably hate thinking about negative things, such as the signs your dog may be getting dementia. But part of being a good pet owner is acknowledging that our pets do get sick, and they do age. And the more we can learn about…

29/10/2018

Here in the UK we are full on in season now! Back in the days, it used to be just night that saw what’s fun and delightful for (most) humans! Sadly for our , this is most often not so much fun. Loud noises and flashing lights will often upset even the most relaxed or !

Hi everyone, Here in the UK we are full on in Fireworks season now! Back in the days, it used to be just Bonfire night that saw what’s fun and delightful for (most) humans! Sadly for our pets, this is most often not so much fun. Loud noises and flashing lights will often upset even [...]

28/10/2018

Three weeks ago, a Good Samaritan from Virginia spotted a dog and a kitten huddled up together at a local soccer field. They refused to leave each other's side. Angela Ward Angela Ward saw a plea about the animals needing rescue. She and her daught...

23/10/2018

live significantly shorter lives than other labs, a finding that surprised researchers from and who studied more than 33,000 British records from the breed.

It’s not the color itself, but rather breeding for it that may have introduced harmful genes, a new study suggests.

01/10/2018

“Dogs are less intelligent than most people think, a new study has found, revealing that canines are no smarter than pigeons, sheep or goats.” 😳😳😳

Dogs are less intelligent than most people think, a new study has found, revealing that canines are no smarter than pigeons, sheep or goats.

15/09/2018

Here’s a fast track to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes make when photographing .

We often photograph what we love and what’s in front of us every day. Friends and family are popular muses, and that includes the furry, feathered, and scaled variety. Photographing your pet, or any animals really, come with a unique...

15/09/2018

Animal lovers know the lifespans of their non-human kiddos are preciously short. Like a blink-and-you-missed-it moment of bliss that’s over before you know it. It’s no surprise, then, that a viral tweet about having to put pets down broke the entire…

09/09/2018

A LITTER of 10 tiny newborn pups has been found cruelly dumped in a plastic box on the side of a country road. Some of the puppies still didn’t have their eyes open as animal welfare officers…

01/09/2018

A third of puppies bought online – 120,000 a year - dies or gets sick before their first birthday.

A culture of immediate gratification is fuelling a puppy welfare crisis with owners choosing a dog online and having their new pet delivered within a matter of hours, a leading charity has warned.

29/08/2018

People have had a close bond with domesticated for centuries. In his 1764 , observed: “It seems that nature has given the dog to man for his defence and for his pleasure. Of all the animals it is the most faithful: it is the man can have.”

Dogs have the same hormones and experience the same chemical changes that humans do.

29/08/2018

The vet charity issued the warning after continuing to see cases involving that have ingested common household drugs such as and .

The hidden pet killers in your medicine cabinet – PDSA warns common household drugs can kill pets Everyday drugs used in millions of homes across the UK could be a death sentence to pets if swallowed, PDSA warned today. The vet charity issued the warning after continuing to see poisoning cases inv...

29/08/2018

Poor Willie 🐾🐾🐾

Miss Willie the dog was treated to a pizza party, a birthday bash, a massage and more

28/08/2018

This is amazing!!!

In the mountains of Costa Rica, one woman has given a second chance at life to more than 1,000 stray dogs.

27/08/2018

But government shies away from outlawing 'invisible fencing' systems

12/08/2018

This is scary 😳

A DOG lover has warned people to be on the lookout after her beloved pooch ate a sausage roll vets say was “laced with rat poison”. Blitz, a nine-year-old pointer, was in the front garden at his ho…

08/08/2018

The government is looking at a ban on eating dogs – but it's not at all clear that people in the UK are actually eating dogs.

07/08/2018

When you can eat millions other meat from super market, why would you want to eat your own dog? 😳😳 Leave poor doddies alone 🐾🐾

MP Dr Lisa Cameron says the government needs to take action "to nip it in the bud".