8 h. ago Funeral home director 'handed fake ashes to thousands of pet owners

Patrick Vereb, 70, of Pittsburgh, PA, is alleged to have swindled more than £490,000 from around 6,500 people by promising to cremate their deceased cats and dogs for a fee

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10 h. ago Cat expert's urgent heatwave danger warning to Scottish owners

As Britain basks in an unseasonably warm spring, with temperatures soaring to 29°C this week, Scottish pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions to protect their feline friends from the heat.

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10 h. ago Pet undertaker conned grieving owners with fake ashes while dumping bodies in landfill

Patrick Vereb, 70, is charged with several felony counts for his pet cremation con, including theft by deception and deceptive business practices, Attorney General Dave Sunday said

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12 h. ago The one type of dog bowl you should never let your pet drink from, expert warns

A vet nurse has issued a warning for dog owners to keep their pet pooch from falling ill.

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20 h. ago Don't forget the sun cream... for your CAT: Vet urges pet owners to take care of their felines as temperatures rise

A white rescue cat named Bobble has undergone life-changing surgery after years of sun exposure left her with skin cancer so severe that vets were forced to amputate both of her ears.

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23 h. ago Vet urges pet owners to do one thing for their pet as nation hits 30C this week

Vet Katie Wood has issued a plea to pet owners to apply sun cream to their furry friends after a cat had to get her ears amputated after developing sun-induced skin cancer

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27 h. ago Four common summer culprits all dog owners must watch out for in hot weather

Your dog will love summer for long evening walks and splashing in garden pools but there are frequent summer-related dog problems that can arise, forcing pet owners to stump up huge bills

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30 h. ago RSPCA warns of horror 'fatal' condition hitting pets in heatwave as eight key bits of advice issued

Pet owners are being warned flystrike is more common in warmer weather

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32 h. ago Dog owner claims pet's favourite sleep position reveals 'secrets' about personality

A dog owner has shared a video claiming a dog's sleeping position doesn't only communicate their temperature and comfort level - but also 'secrets' about their personality

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32 h. ago 'I'm a vet – doing these three things could help your cat live longer'

Amir Anwary, a veterinarian based in South Africa, has shared some top tips for cat owners who are looking to prolong their pet's life. Here's all you need to know

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54 h. ago Half of pet dogs in Berlin kept illegally as owners ‘boycott’ registration rules

Microchip implant with data has been required since 2022 but policy is unpopular because of expense and nuisanceHalf of the pet dogs in Berlin are being kept illegally owing to a suspected “boycott” of unpopular registration rules rolled out after a surge in ownership during the pandemic, figures have shown.Dogs have long been taxed in the German capital, primarily for sanitation costs. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Dog and cat owners share the things they wish they knew before bringing home a pet

Pet owners have shared the top 20 thins they believe every potential dog or cat owner should know, after learning the hard way

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7 d. ago Dog expert's urgent warning to Scottish owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet

Dog owners in Scotland are being urged to urgently rethink how they walk their four-legged friends, as leading canine welfare expert Jo Middleton issues a stark warning about the hidden dangers of using collars and leads.

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7 d. ago Pet owners share key things you should know before getting a dog or cat

While more than half of pet owners said having a pet has improved their physical and mental health, there are definitely a few insights they wish they had prior to becoming pet parents

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8 d. ago Dog owners say their bond with their pet is more satisfying than with their partner

Having control without negatives is why many people rate relationship with canine pet, researchers say

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9 d. ago Pet owners urged by expert to banish them from bedrooms over summer

As we enter the warmer months, experts have urged pet lovers to resist cuddling up in bed with their furry friends, warning that they should be banned from bedrooms altogether this summer

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9 d. ago Pet shop owner shames brazen bloke who 'shoved four live canaries down his trousers'

Neil Eatwell, owner of Paradise Pets, discovered the songbirds, missing so checked CCTV footage to discover what had happened

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9 d. ago Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as MORE satisfying than their relationships with their friends, partner and even their children, study finds

Most dog owners will tell you that their pet is a key member of the family. But a new study has revealed just how strong the connection between owners and their pets really is.

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1 week ago Cat owners warned over common springtime flowers that can be fatal for your pet

Pet owners are being urged to be wary of some flowers around your home this season

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2 w. ago Hantavirus UK guidance issued as pet owners all ask same question

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa's died due to a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus - a rare disease carried by infected rodents. Here's what you need to know about the virus

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