11 h. ago Vet nurse says seven types of dogs need 'extra help' in winter

The expert has said that dog owners should also be aware of 6 signs their dog may be suffering

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3 d. ago I’m a vet nurse – here’s the 6 dog breeds struggling most in frost and snow, and how to spot cold sensitivity

PARTS of Scotland have already been covered in almost 20 inches of snow - with multiple weather warnings in place. The Met Office recorded the deepest snow depth of 18 inches yesterday morning in Tomintoul, Moray. And there’s more misery on the way, with Storm Goretti set to dump up to 12 inches of snow...

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3 d. ago Some dog food can have worse environmental impact than their owners’ meals

Meaty diets results in far greater greenhouse gas emissions than crunchy dry food, study on 1,000 types of dog food found

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2 w. ago Seven dog breeds and types that need extra help during cold weather

With the winter upon us in the UK, some particular dogs will struggle with the chilly weather far more than others, and it's crucial that owners are aware of the signs

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2 w. ago Monica Lennon supports Winter Food Collection at Tesco Extra Rutherglen

In partnership with the Trussell Trust, items are distributed to Rutherglen & Cambuslang Foodbank and Glasgow SE Foodbank.

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2 w. ago Christmas dinner warning for pet owners planning to feed dogs their leftovers

A vet nurse has shared a list of common Christmas dinner items that could be harmful to pets, urging people to keep them out of reach

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3 w. ago Vet nurse names Christmas dinner food that must be 'kept away from pets'

The vet nurse issued a warning on social media for pet owners ahead of the holidays

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3 w. ago Robin fans asked to stock up on cheese and peanuts in winter garden bird plea

Birds need extra help to make it through the winter as natural food sources become scarce

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3 w. ago William Golding: The Faber Letters review – the making of a masterpiece

Correspondence between the Lord of the Flies author and his editor reveals one of the great literary collaborations of the ageWhen William Golding submitted Lord of the Flies to Faber in 1953 it had already been rejected at least seven times, maybe as many as 20. Charles Monteith could tell from the dog-eared typescript that it had done the rounds, and a reader for Faber called it “absurd and uninteresting Rubbish and dull. Pointless.” But Monteith, young and new to the job, could see the book’s potential, and suggested ways that Golding – then a Salisbury-based schoolmaster in his early 40s – might improve it. More radically cut and revised than Monteith expected, the novel became a school syllabus classic. Thus began an author-editor friendship that lasted 40 years.Their early exchanges by post were formal in the extreme: it took two years for Dear Monteith, Dear Golding to become Dear Charles, Dear Bill. But as provincial grammar school boys who both read English at Oxford, the t...

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4 w. ago Longest Living Dogs 2025: Here are the 13 breeds of adorable dog likely to live to a ripe old age

You’re likely to celebrate plenty of birthdays with these types of dog.

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