2 d. ago Pet owners reveal 4 key signs your dog is anxious, with 75% of pooches affected

15 per cent of those surveyed said their dogs are anxious "all of the time".

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5 d. ago Cat owner shares simple diet change that helped pet live to 30 years old

Millie, a much-loved moggy in Stockport, has reached the grand old age of 30 - and her devoted owner says the secret to her long life is her diet

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5 d. ago What did we learn from the super secret (but entirely hackable) war planning group chat? | First Dog on the Moon

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5 d. ago Experts ‘amazed’ at survival of Valerie the miniature dachshund – on the run on South Australian island for more than a year

Pet escaped from her pen when her owners were holidaying on Kangaroo Island, which is famous for its native wildlifeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA miniature dachshund that went missing 16 months ago on Kangaroo Island in South Australia has been spotted alive and well – but continues to evade a team of volunteer searchers and wildlife experts who say they are “amazed” the dog survived for so long in the wild.Valerie weighed less than 4kg, had a pink collar and “would never leave [the] side” of her owner, Georgia Gardner, before she went missing in November 2023.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘Lovely gentle dinosaurs’: Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing may be held in saltwater crocodile habitat

Fears dismissed by Brisbane Olympic chief, saying ‘there are sharks in the ocean and we still do surfing’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfter 82 years of a life devoted to saltwater crocodiles, John Lever still fondly recalls the first “saltie” he ever caught on Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River, about 500km north of Brisbane.The year was 1982, the crocodile was a three-metre long female and she’d just eaten “a lovely labrador dog” from a market garden in the central Queensland city.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Pet cloning soars in popularity in China as owners told they can defy death

With pet ownership skyrocketing in China, grieving owners are turning to cloning to bring their beloved companions back. But not everyone is happy with the outcome, as Shahana Yasmin reports

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9 d. ago Shark sale sees 'small but fierce' vacuum for pet owners reduced by eye

With a dedicated motorised pet tool, it's described as a 'fantastic' vacuum for a new low price.

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1 week ago Heartbreaking moment loyal dog jumps into its dead master's open casket for one last cuddle during funeral

Footage taken at a funeral in Mexico shows the poor pooch looking anxious as he stands by the the base of his owner's open casket.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Woman who repeatedly failed to clear up dog poo from own garden ordered to pay thousands

'Even within their own gardens, dog owners must dispose of their pet’s poo responsibly, as in addition to the unpleasant smell and the mess created, there is a potential health risk associated with dog faeces'

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2 w. ago Dog trainer shares 'one thing' owners need to do when pet pulls on lead

A dog trainer has taken to social media to share the 'only tip you need' to stop your pet from pulling on the lead - and thankful owners say it's a 'game changer'

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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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2 w. ago Dinosaur footprints found in the Banana Shire? A true and also nice story where nothing bad happens | First Dog on the Moon

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2 w. ago Key questions answered as Man Utd reveal plans for ‘world’s greatest’ stadium

United are looking to move from the Old Trafford stadium they have called home since 1910.

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2 w. ago Sausage dog owner's heartbreak as pet 'has to be put down after attack by Staffy'

Sausage dog Frank was mauled by a large black Staffy dog and sadly could not be saved and had to be put down following the "traumatising" attack on a South Wales beach

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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 Pet insurance has become so costly that owners are cancelling, says JEFF PRESTRIDGE

Patrick Derrane (pictured) has just cancelled cover - as a result of his insurer refusing to meet a claim after his nine-year-old schnoodle, Ted, was hit by a car, leaving him with a £1,000 bill.

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3 w. ago Bryan Kohberger case: New texts reveal key details from night of Idaho murders

Survivors Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke exchanged dozens of frantic texts on the night of the murders

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3 w. ago Five fruit and vegetables are 'toxic to dogs' – and you likely have some at home

Vet Amir Anwary, who is known as amirthevet on social media, has warned pet owners to be careful with these fruit and vegetables, as they can be toxic to dogs

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