Two Royal Air Force (RAF) Police Dogs are being honoured today, 11 August, with a for “their career of exemplary service to society”. This is considered akin to an “animal OBE”; Alfie and AJ take the total number of PDSA Order of Merit recipients to 32 animals. English Spaniel Alfie and Labrador AJ both served […]
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Petra and the Dogs in Danger
After writing dedicated to her late Dalmatian Lucy, Cumbrian children’s author Helen Haraldsen is back with another doggie adventure – this time featuring Petra, her Pointer… When Lucy died suddenly in April 2020, I thought I would never be able to finish the book I was working on, The Dalmatian that Lost its Spots. But later, I […]
After lockdown: rise of the office dogs
Being a dog owner over lockdown has had us spending significantly more time with our dogs while we worked from home. Now, as we begin to return to normal, the thought of leaving our dogs at home who have become accustomed to being by our side day and night is a sad one.every day are […]
Expert advice: do dogs need sunscreen?
Most dog owners are aware of the dangers hot weather poses to their pets, especially if they are and – but many otherwise conscientious of owners are unaware that dogs need sunscreen in sunny weather, too. With high temperatures expected across Britain over the next few days, specialists from say, “Like us, a dog will get sunburn […]
Expert advice: water safety for dogs
Dr Jessica May, UK lead vet at , gives her advice on how to keep your dog safe around bodies of water this summer. Many dogs whether it is a pond, stream or sea. In the hotter months, our pooches may be particularly keen on cooling off in the water. However, there can be hazards lurking […]