While we're basking in the glorious sunshine, our little four-legged friends are baking. Met Eireann has predicted scorching temperatures for the next week with many areas in the high 20s. We're delighted to hear Ireland will be heating up but ou...

The charity Dogs Trust has seen its income swell by £8million in the last year to £106m. So you might think that means it’s been caring for thousands of more dogs. Sadly not. In the same year, the number of dogs that it cared for rose by just 103...

Both swine flu and bird flu created a stir in recent years. Now, a new threat may be on the horizon. A new study demonstrates that the influenza virus can jump from pigs to canines. Usually, influenza pandemics are sparked when a virus jumps from...

He’s only 6 years old, but Roman McConn has already helped save more than 1,000 dogs from kill shelters. He and his mom, Jennifer McConn, started the project in Texas when they lived there in 2016. His mom says the family’s dog inspired her to he...

A pervert who had sex with his two dogs has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a 'landmark' ruling. Robert Gwynn, 60, was also handed a suspended prison sentence after a court heard he had been seen having sex with the two Bedlin...

The appeal comes after Indonesian campaigners exposed markets where dogs were bludgeoned by the thousands. Actress Cameron Diaz, talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, talent spotter Simon Cowell, comedian Ricky Gervais, Indonesian pop singer Anggun and ...

For a dog owner, keeping their pets in optimal health transcends any other priorities. There is nothing that can stress you more than knowing your pet is sick or dying just because you ignore basic health practices. Today, pets are a part of our h...

Hot weather makes most people exhausted and unwilling to do different activities. The risk of having heat stroke is equally possible for both humans and dogs. There are many signs of a heat stroke and they include vomiting, seizures, excessive pa...

It’s kind of great for pet lovers who would want to have different types of pets at home. The idea is not to have a specific type for your liking. The case, however, doesn’t mean that you could just get a new one and throw it out in front of your...

Dogs are the only creatures on earth to love humans unconditionally and be there for their owners at all times. In fact, science believes that dogs are able to guess their master’s mood and would often even take steps to cheer ‘em up. This shows j...

There is a new method coming out for people with autism, those recovering in hospitals, those in nursing homes and in disasters areas among other things. A new method that helps them cope: dogs. Therapy dogs have become more and more prominent in...

There is no guidebook or specific rules about how you should walk your dog. But similarly to how you should behave in a public setting, there is a dog walking etiquette. So here is a couple of things you should and/or shouldn't do while taking yo...

Afraid that their dog might not take the trip well or that bringing them along would be too much of a hassle, many dog owners decide to leave their pet at home. By doing that, they deny themselves and their dog tons of fun. Dogs love spending time...