3 d. ago Hidden cost of designer dogs the breeders won't tell you about: Pet owners say trendy breeds like cockapoos are costing them thousands in vet bills

Speaking to MailOnline, Brits have shared how they've spent thousands on the 'expensive' pets, only to be floored by extortionate vet bills as a result of recurring health issues.

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3 d. 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 d. ago Dog Dental Health: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog with the worst teeth

Prospective dog owners should be aware that their beloved pet pup may be predisposed to developing dental problems and tooth issues.

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3 d. ago Pet dogs could prevent common condition in children and 'protect future generations'

Having a pet dog at home could help kids most at risk of the debilitating condition

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3 d. ago CCTV captures horror dog attack as man desperately tries to save his own pet

WARNING: This article contains images some may find distressing

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3 d. ago Man and his partner rushed to hospital and their pet seriously hurt in brutal dog attack

WARNING: This article contains images some may find distressing

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4 d. ago West Lothian dog owner thanks Livingston vets after beloved pet was injured in road accident

Six-year-old cocker spaniel Dougal was on a walk when he slid off an icy pavement and was hit by a passing car.

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4 d. ago Vet reveals the most overused dog names and what they say about pet owners

A vet has shared the 'most common' dog names for boys and girls she hears at her clinic - and what it makes her think about their owners.

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4 d. ago Water sector is failing and needs much stronger regulations, independent commission reports

The Independent Water Commission slammed failures in Government strategy and planning for the future, failures to protect billpayers and a failure to act in the public interest.

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5 d. ago Dog trainer explains how to tell if your pet loves you or just tolerates you

The expert shared the five signs that show your dog 'loves you' - and dozens of pet owners have weighed in.

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8 d. ago Dog trainer's urgent £1k hidden vet bill message to everyone with a dog

The dog trainer has issued a series of 4 steps every pet owner should follow

Economics

8 d. ago 'Inhuman' conditions at Spanish airports: British families are forced to 'lift children to stop them suffocating' as hundreds are trapped in passport control in Tenerife

Officials called an emergency meeting after passengers raged at the 'inhumane' conditions that saw them packed together 'like cattle' as they waited in line on Monday.

Society

8 d. ago 'Heartbroken' Nicola Peltz escalates legal fight against NYC dog groomers over pet deaths

Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz is reportedly pursuing legal action against a New York-based grooming company, alleging that its employee Jony Ceballos caused the deaths of two of her dogs

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8 d. ago Airport chaos forces British families to 'lift children on to shoulders to stop them suffocating' amid 'inhuman' conditions as hundreds are trapped in overcrowded passport control in Tenerife

Officials called an emergency meeting after passengers raged at the 'inhumane' conditions that saw them packed together 'like cattle' as they waited in line on Monday.

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9 d. ago People 'covered in blood' after adults and baby mauled in horror dog attack

'Several' people were reportedly attacked by the pet dog in a nearby home

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9 d. ago Heartbroken Nicola Peltz claims dog groomer 'caused the death' of both her dogs Nala and Frankie

Nicola Peltz claimed in court document that grooming company HoundSpa not only 'caused the death' of her dog Nala, but also her Frenchie Frankie in 2021.

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9 d. ago Coronation Street star Vicky Myers teases 'watch this space' with Lisa Swain and Kit Green

The actress remained tight-lipped over Lisa Swain's future as she tries to protect Kit Green

Politics

1 week ago Are millennials really substituting dogs for children? Obviously not – as any dog owner would know | Zoe Williams

Take it from me: far from being fungible objects of love, canines and kids are the opposite of each other in so many waysSometimes, when surprising new findings are published, you can’t help but wonder why they asked that particular question, even as your interest is piqued by the answers. Last week, European Psychologist published a review of recent advances in pet research, and wrote: “Given the two trends of more dogs being viewed as family members and a decline in the number of children, an important question arises: are people choosing dogs as a substitute for children?”The authors concluded: well, sometimes. One study found that 16% of dog owners actively thought of their dogs as children; another commented on the frequency with which owners referred to themselves as “pet parents”, their best friends as “fur babies”. However, they also cautioned that, “contrary to popular belief, only a small minority of dog owners actually treat their pets like human children. In most cases, ...

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1 week ago Dog owner convinced one sweet ingredient cured her pet's cancer

Spaniel Matilda was diagnosed with cancer and had two bouts of surgery - but was still suffering

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1 week ago Police name mother and three children who died in London house fire

Nusrat Usman, 43, Maryam Mikaiel, 15, Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, were pronounced dead at scene in BrentFour people who died after a fire in north–west London on Saturday have been named by police.Nusrat Usman, 43, and three of her children, Maryam Mikaiel, 15, Musa Usman, eight, and Raees Usman, four, died at the scene of the fire which gutted two homes in the Stonebridge area of Brent in the early hours of Saturday. Continue reading...

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