Animal feed company Connolly’s Red Mills has become the latest company to withdraw sponsorship from greyhound races over recent revelations about the industry. Last month, an RTÉ programme claimed that the Irish greyhound industry is breeding 1,0...

If all the dogs and cats in the US alone got together and became a sovereign nation, it would rank as the fifth largest in terms of meat consumption. That’s according to a first-of-its-kind study last year by UCLA professor Gregory Okin which loo...

Belfast pooch Harslo is now in great company as he joins Will Smith, Ellen DeGeneres and Oprah Winfrey as a nominee at the prestigious New York ceremony. Performing pooch Harlso looks set to hit the big time after being nominated for a Webby awar...

Cat ladies (and gentlemen) of the world know that cats are a rather discerning kind of pet. Unlike dogs, who drool and wag their tails at the first sign of attention from their owners, felines dole out recognition on their own time, no exceptions...

Who can resist a dog-filled video of a Friday evening? Dog’s Trust has come through again with an adorable video of their dogs waiting to be rehomed. How cute are these furry babies? In their newest push to get as many pooches as possible rehomed...

One Chinese police force has a new asset this month: its first cloned police dog. The puppy, a Kunming wolfdog called Kunxun, was created using cells from what police described as the "Sherlock Holmes" of canine law enforcement, as part of a prog...

Poo or Oodle? If you are one of the many allergy sufferers in this country who has avoided owning a dog because of those allergies, you may be familiar with the new trend of breeding a poodle with just about any other dog with the assumption that ...

The ferret has become one of the most beloved pets at home after our beloved and beloved dogs or cats. These animals despite being sleepy, are very social and can become very fun as they love to entertain and play with anything. Origin of the fer...

In this article I tell you how it comes to a gastritis in dogs, how you diagnose it and what signs are clearly and hidden in your dog! I'll also tell you what symptoms you should see the vet about immediately and what the causes can be. I wish yo...

Dog Paw-traits: The Surreal Paintings of Cassius Marcellus Coolidge Paws for a thought at the idea that Coolidge decided, it was perhaps a good statement to place a series of different breeds of canine at a poker table and have them playing a ser...

We love our fluffy balls of happiness! All our tiredness of the hectic day washes away the moment we enter our home and our beloved canine buddy welcomes us with a wagging tail, sweet pecks and by jumping into our arms. But while getting all love...

Going out for routine walks is something that is crucial to keeping your dog happy and healthy. While most of us take our dogs on walks around the block or to a nearby park, we can certainly make it more interesting by planning a trip to somewher...

Dogs are the best friend of humans. Who has not had a heartwarming companion like this? They are our faithful partners and there are people who treat them like the very king of the house. We go beyond our limits to protect our pets and they can a...