The video of pitbull-terrier mix Electra being left at Inland Valley Humane Society, in California, earlier this month has been viewed by nearly 330,000 people – some of whom have been left in tears by her story. Electra’s tragic facial expression...

Disease-ridden ticks are on the rise in Ireland and Britain after the adoption of more relaxed European pet travel regulations and warmer winters, a leading parasite expert has warned. The multiplying and varied tick population is presenting a gre...

Amazon’s work culture is well-known for several qualities — tough, hard-working, innovative, even bruising. But it’s not necessarily known for being one of the largest dog-friendly tech companies. According to the Seattle-based e-commerce giant, A...

Animals are suffering because of the current trend for buying pets “on a whim”, the Ulster Society for Prevention of Cruelty has warned. “We’re seeing a growing tendency right across Ulster to buy pets almost as a kind of fashion accessory,” USPCA...

Authorities are set to ban the sale of dog meat during next month’s Yulin festival in China The controversial festival sees thousands of dogs and cats are brutally bludgeoned to death and sold for their meat. Now animal campaigners have received r...

Humans have been found to have the surprising ability to understand doggy talk and differentiate between different growls. A study invited 40 volunteers to listen to different growls recorded from 18 dogs that were guarding food, facing a threaten...

Research released last week has revealed two-thirds of dogs suffer from some sort of health issue such as allergies, dental or stomach problems. Bad breath is the most common problem (26 percent) and over 20 per cent admit their dog is overweight....

Do you suspect you have an allergy to your dog? Considering an estimated 10% of people in the UK are allergic to dogs or cats, you’re certainly not alone. In this article, you’ll learn how dog allergies are diagnosed and treated. Why a Dog Allergy...

Bacon causes cancer, cow’s milk causes acne and gluten cause IBS. Our Facebook feeds constantly plug us with information on which foods we should avoid. The same is true for dogs, yet they remain hidden in one of the UK’s most popular products. He...

Dogs aren’t immune to stressful situations and like humans, they tend to exert different behaviour when in one. Dogs may become anxious for various reasons, including loud noise, the presence of other animals or after experiencing some sort of abu...

Travelling with a dog isn’t something you should take lightly. There’s a lot that can go wrong, so you’ll need to be prepared. In this post, we want to share 5 tips that owners should remember when travelling with their pooch. Let’s get started! T...

I have decided that I will cut my dog's hair myself, at least give it a try once, to save money and so that my dog has someone familiar treating them. Before giving my first hair cut, I did some research to find out the dos and don'ts to clipping ...

What to feed your Irish Wolfhood Irish Wolfhounds are among the many breeds that were originally bred for use during. This big dogs are also used to hunt large game such as bears, believe it or not. Those are big jobs for these dogs, and they are ...