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Dog owners

Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

10 fun facts you should know about the Siberian Husky

UK’s best dog-friendly beaches - full list of locations

Here are seven places you can't take your dog

7 places you could be fined if you take your dogs

A high-end dog food brand has had two items recalled after sparking choking fears for pets

Warning to pet owners after high end dog food found to contain plastic

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

New beach rules for dog owners which could land you a fine this summer

Some beaches in Scotland have restrictions or bans on dogs

All the beaches in Scotland which have restrictions on dogs

Animal charity issues tips to keep your pets safe this summer

PDSA Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader Clare Sparks with Charlie and a kilo of Mini Eggs at PDSA in Bournemouth

Vet issues chocolate poisoning warning to dog owners ahead of Easter

Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club

Heartbroken dog owner joined by dozens of dogs for Ella’s last walk

A dog groomer says owners should “set boundaries” with their pets to help keep their children and family safe. Stephanie Zikmann, 31, said that the rise in dog attacks has left her “fearful” and she wants to educate people on how to safely interact with their pets.

Expert shares top tips on how keep your family safe around dogs

Vets have issued a fresh warning about the dangers of Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), also known as Alabama Rot.

Vet issues urgent  Alabama rot warning after dog dies

An English Springer Spaniel

Alabama Rot: most commonly affected dog breeds

Rachel Anderson of Skegness, Lincolnshire after recovering from a horrific dog attack.

Mum savaged in dog attack calls for licences to be brought back

 The mum-of-two’s plea comes in the wake of the death of a woman in Surrey after she was attacked by a pack of dogs while walking in the park.

Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget

Stylish, comfortable dog beds for all kinds of dogs, and every budget

The best UK spas have been revealed

The 13 best spas in UK revealed for 2023

Find out your dog’s personality with pet expert’s quiz

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae that can ‘kill in 15 minutes’

Encore’s Beef selection is thought to contain small pieces of metal (Photo: Adobe)

Warning to pet owners as dog food urgently recalled for containing metal

There are concerns that the local gannet population could be affected. (Photo credit: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Unknown cause killing seabirds in East Lothian

George Greer was inspired to come up with something news after a litter-strewn lochside walk with Swiss Shepherd, Noah

Edinburgh dog lover invents poop bags that dissolve do not pollute

Dog owners warned against sharing bed with their pets due to ‘untreatable superb...

Dog owners are happier than those without a four-legged companion

Dog owners could face a £1000 fine for breaking these rules

The dog owner believes the colour blue was used as her dogs are male (Image: Wirral Animal Samaritans: Facebook)

Pet owners urged to stay alert for dog thieves as mysterious stickers appear out...

A dog must wear a collar with its owner’s name and address on it (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dog owners risk £5k fine or jail for using harness instead of collar on walks

Gwen Matear, from Pathhead, Midlothian, come up with the idea to launch Scentwork Scotland.

The sweet smell of success for Pathhead dog trainer as she launches Scentwork Sc...

Dog owners have been warned it is legal for farmers to shoot their pets, if they are putting livestock in danger.

Scottish dog owners warned by SSPCA

Vets are warning UK dog owners about deadly Alabama Rot disease - what you need to know (Photo: Shutterstock)

Vets are warning UK dog owners about deadly Alabama Rot disease - what you need ...

Helen Martin's greyhound Geordie is to have two toes surgically removed after contracting cancer

My dog Geordie has cancer. Please pray for him – Helen Martin

Dog-friendly sites simply pawfect for Eat Out welcome in UK

These are 9 strange but true animal laws all pet owners should be aware of

Leith-based Suzanne Gould has launched the new Facebook group for dogs and their owners.

The Leith dog trainer helping dogs and their owners survive lockdown