31 h. ago Experts use AI to reveal where next pandemic may start and what animal could infect us

Experts have determined your pets, both cats and dogs, could be the potential host carrying the next pandemic causing virus – however the pests behind the horrific Black Death pandemic didn't make the list

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49 h. ago Adorable dog with 'America's saddest face' just can't catch a break

An adorable dog with the 'saddest face' was rescued from the streets as police continue to search for her abuser.

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6 d. ago ‘Bittersweet’ final video of Paul O’Grady shared by his widower

In the clip, recorded 20 minutes before he died, O’Grady thanked his fans for reading his book.

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9 d. ago Transgender athletes stamped out of sport as new bombshell rules force women to prove their birth gene amid pressure from Trump

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the decision taken by the World Athletics Council was further evidence his organization would 'doggedly' protect the female category.

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9 d. ago World Athletics mandates cheek swabs to ‘doggedly protect female category’

Coe seeks to ensure ‘integrity of female women’s sport’Aim is to be ready for September world championshipsWorld Athletics has approved the introduction of cheek swabbing to determine if an athlete is biologically female. The global body’s president, Sebastian Coe, said the decision taken by the World Athletics council was further evidence his organisation would “doggedly” protect the female category.No timeline for the introduction of pre-clearance testing has been officially set out, but the PA news agency understands World Athletics’ intention is to have the testing in place for athletes wanting to compete in the female category at the outdoor world championships in Tokyo in September. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago World Athletics approves cheek swabbing to determine athletes’ gender

Lord Coe said the decision taken by the World Athletics Council was further evidence his organisation would “doggedly” protect the female category.

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1 week ago Life in the old dog yet: how biotech firms are looking to extend the lives of our pets

If you could increase the lifespan of your pet dog or cat, would you? And what is the real cost of doing so?Last November, my family brought home a puppy. Frankie was eight weeks old when he came to live with us, and right now, watching him bound around with my seven-year-old son, I don’t want to imagine ever saying goodbye to him. Well, maybe I won’t need to, or rather, I can at least kick that day into the long grass, and buy Frankie some extra time. After all, scientific understanding of the mechanisms of ageing has never been better; there is a plethora of longevity products to choose from and more in the pipeline, including a kind of diet pill for dogs; and, thanks to research into lifespan expansion for pets over the last decade, prescription-based longevity interventions that are now approaching FDA approval. All I have to do, it seems, is put in the time, care and (lots of) cash.But should I do so? Don’t our pets live long enough already? And whose needs would I be serving –...

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1 week ago I make bikinis and rugs out of dead pet cats and dogs. People say it's morbid but it's a beautiful tribute

A taxidermist specializing in pet preservation has revealed her most shocking and heartfelt projects.

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1 week ago I'm a vet and here are 4 types of dogs and cats everyone should avoid getting

UK-based vet Ben the Vet has issued a warning against getting four types of dogs and cats, warning that these animals can suffer from health issues.

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2 w. ago You have spoken as we ask Daily Star readers if you are Team Dog or Team Cat

A Daily Star poll has revealed that readers are more Team Cat than Team Dog with moggies taking 62% in the vote to see which of the two were the nation’s preferred pet

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2 w. ago Vet nurse lists one type of pet that's a lot more work than you may expect

A registered veterinary nurse, called Jade, opened up about a pet that parents often deem as low maintenance. In actual fact, they can require a lot more effort than you'd expect

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2 w. ago Dogs no longer man's best friend as Brits become cat lovers for one major reason

Puppies were the ultimate companions with top breeds like the Goldendoodle being 2024’s most sought-after puppy and and the English Bulldog - the priciest dog breed of 2024

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2 w. ago 4 common flowers that could be deadly to your pets as spring rolls in

As the weather is getting warmer, pet owners should be aware of the common spring flowers that are toxic to dogs and cats - with daffodils, tulips, and lilies among the plants to avoid

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2 w. ago Death Row killer to be executed today by method deemed to cruel for cats and dogs

Jessie Hoffman was sentenced to death in 1996 at the age of 18 for the rape and murder of advertising executive Mollie Elliott. He has been on death row ever since

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2 w. ago Death row killer set for execution by 'inhumane' method banned for use on cats and dogs

Jessie Hoffman was convicted of rape and murder in 1996 but is now scheduled to be executed by the "inhumane" method of nitrogen gas, that Louisiana don't even allow for their pets

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2 w. ago Pet owners snap up clever robot vacuum designed to tackle cat and dog hair

Cleaning up after pets can be a constant nightmare, but this robot vacuum does it all

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2 w. ago Cat dies after being 'ripped apart' by dogs outside owner's house

The cats' owner found her pet 'demolished on the floor' outside her home in Bridgend

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3 w. ago York Minster welcomes robot dog that could be used in aftermath of disaster like catastrophic 1984 fire

More than 40 years on from the 1984 fire, the historic church has teamed up with heritage body Historic England to test out a robot dog that could be used if disaster were to strike again.

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3 w. ago I was crying, anxious, exhausted – why did no one warn me about the new

After weeks of looking forward to getting a cat, I was shocked at how miserable I was with Leo on the scene. But many cat and dog owners struggle to copeAs I sat on the sofa with my sister, my gorgeous and affectionate new cat ambled between us, purring. That’s when I finally had a meltdown. Weeks of anxiety had come to a head and, exhausted, I told her I was considering whether I should give my new housemate back.Leo wasn’t the problem. With just three legs but a huge heart, he was the ideal pet for me. He was a little nervous, often hiding under the bed, but he was incredibly sweet-natured. This had not been a rash decision either. I had spent a long time thinking through all the ramifications and responsibilities of owning a pet, and felt well prepared. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Day two of Crufts sees the world's glossiest dogs strutting their stuff

The second day of the world's biggest dog show saw hundreds of dogs and their owners descend this morning on Birmingham's NEC - with hopeful pets dressed to the nines.

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