The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on members of the public not to pick Valetine’s Day cards or other merchandise featuring brachycephalic (flat-faced) dog or cat breeds. BVA’s first launched in 2018 as part of the campaign, calls on greeting card retailers to “stop using images of animals with potentially serious health and welfare issues on […]
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In hiding: the realities of renting with pets
Up to a third of pet owners living in rented accommodation have to hide their pet from their landlord, according to a survey on 1,000 renters carried out by management company A statement reads, “Birds were named as the most secretly kept pets in the UK – a staggering 50 per cent of respondents who […]
Rosie Lowry: The Tale of a Big Dog
Informed by her past trauma that led to an ability to truly listen to dogs’ communication, author Rosie Lowry is on a mission to change the way we relate to our beloved four-legged friends. Rosie, author of Understanding the Silent Communication of Dogs and The Tale of a Big Dog, says, “It’s sometimes challenging for people to hear […]
Russian exhibitors won’t be allowed to compete at Crufts 2022
In a statement released yesterday (28 February), the Kennel Club has announced that Russian exhibitors won’t be allowed to take part to Crufts. The dog show is set to make a comeback on the 10-13 March 2022, after its cancellation in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The statement reads, “The Kennel Club, as organiser […]
Dog-friendly pancake recipe to try this Shrove Tuesday
This Shrove Tuesday, many of us will be planning a good old-fashioned Pancake Day celebration. So, why not get our dogs involved? Try this dog-friendly pancake recipe by Banana Pup Pancake Servings: 3 – 4 pancakes Ingredients: 2 mashed bananas 2 eggs 30g coconut flour A pinch of ground cinnamon Rapeseed or coconut oil for frying […]