16 h. ago One in four dog owners admit looking after elderly pet is tougher than they thought

A survey of 2,000 dog owners found those with a pooch aged seven and over have made changes to their homes to cater for their pet's changing needs - such as putting in ramps

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17 h. ago Hunt hounds chased and attacked pet cats, dogs, horses, donkeys and alpacas, report says

Activists documented 411 incidents of foxes being chased or killed – a 13 per cent increase on the year before

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5 d. ago Paloma Faith recalls being 'attacked very violently' by a former partner

Pop singer Paloma Faith has reflected on a terrifying past attack in which she 'nearly died' after a car chase at the hands of some she refers to 'as an ex'

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5 d. ago Husband's horrifying death as wife 'sliced off flesh and fed it to family dog'

Svetlana Batukova was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of killing her husband Horst Hans Henkels whose corpse was partially eaten by the family dog

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1 week ago Man accused of nearly decapitating schoolboy in Hainault sword attack 'took psychedelic drug ayahuasca and drank his own urine', court hears

Marcus Arduini Monzo, 37, allegedly skinned and deboned his pet cat before launching a 20-minute spree of violence in Hainault, east London, while high on cannabis, the Old Bailey heard.

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1 week ago Meet £1million wonder dog 'Bockos Diamond' poised to make greyhound history

Bockos Diamond will rewrite the record books if he wins the English Greyhound Derby on Saturday night – and his owners say they would not sell him for any price

Economics

1 week ago Common pet toy mistake could cause your cat stress and anxiety

Pet owners may find playing with their cat like this fun, but there's a danger of it causing stress and physical harm without proper care

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2 w. ago Dressage rider left in a wheelchair after pack of dogs let off the lead by their walker spooked her horse wins £500k payout

Melissa Smith was riding her horse in Surrey when two dogs being walked off the lead by a professional dog walker suddenly spooked her mare - causing it to rear up and fall on top of her.

Economics

2 w. ago This cute common pet habit may indicate a health problem with your cat or dog

It may be adorable, but if your pet displays this behaviour, it could be cause for concern.

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3 w. ago Only Fools inspiring new wave of pet names like Denzil, Rodney and Boycie

BBC classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses has sparked a wave of unusual pet names, with fans calling their pooches, cats and even lizards the likes of Denzil, Rodney and Boycie

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3 w. ago Iconic Brit TV show inspiring new wave of pet names like Denzil, Rodney and Boycie

BBC classic sitcom Only Fools and Horses has sparked a wave of unusual pet names, with fans calling their pooches, cats and even lizards the likes of Denzil, Rodney and Boycie

Culture

3 w. ago The ‘lucky’ Japanese cats with their own fan club and shrine

In Nagasaki, the bobtail cat is more than just a pet

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