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Dogs honoured for acts of bravery

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Couples get 'peternal' practice

New 'stop puppy farming' campaign

Pets enjoy Christmas dinners

30/12/11
Research suggests that many pet owners will have plated up some Christmas dinner for their beloved animals this year.

Pets given human pills to save cash

14/12/11
Two-thirds of vets have revealed they are treating an increasing number of animals who have been given medication designed specifically for humans.

Value of pet insurance claims rises

26/10/2011
Research has revealed that the average pet insurance claim shot up by more than 30 per cent in value last year.

Depressed pets cost £326 a year

04/10/2011
Ever think your dog looks glum, or your cat a little anxious? Well new research shows our furry friends can suffer from conditions like...

Holiday troubles for pet owners

07/09/2011
Nearly half of pet owners were forced to leave their animals behind this summer as they struggled to find accommodation...

Pet owners 'to leave animals £26bn'

01/09/2011
Over three quarters of dog owners spend their time on holiday worrying about the pets that they have left behind, according to a study from  insurer MORE TH>N.

Pet owners 'to leave animals £26bn'

29/07/2011
When planning their wills, UK pet owners are aiming to leave £26 billion of their estates to their beloved animals, research shows.

Strict landlords not cool for cats

27/07/2011
A growing rental market is creating unfortunate victims - four-legged ones, according to a leading animal and pet charity.

PCs Triumph Over Dogs As Companions

26/07/2011
Man's best friend is now a personal computer instead of a dog, a survey has shown...

Nation's strange pet names revealed

26/07/2011
Northumbria Police has been overwhelmed by calls from the public offering to...

Nation's strange pet names revealed

11/07/2011
Kebab, Rooney and Will.i.am feature among some of the bizarre names given to pets by the nation's animal lovers, a survey has revealed.

Labrador wins weight loss prize

08/07/2011
An overweight Labrador has been awarded a slimming prize after he and his owner lost seven stone between them...

'Handbag' dogs abandoned by owners

04/07/2011
Animal welfare campaigners have warned of a huge rise in the number of miniature dogs being abandoned by their owners...

Pet care warning ahead of holidays

01/07/2011
Taking out pet insurance is one way that people can look after the four-legged friends in their life but the RSPCA...

Missing python found safe and well

31/05/2011
Officers searching for a missing pet Burmese python said the animal has been found safe and sound inside its owner's house in Scotland.

Online 'Dog Dating Site' Launched

27/05/2011
Attempts to improve the health of pedigree dogs have resulted in the launch of an online dog "dating site".

Keep dogs on lead, warn coastguards

Dog owners must keep their pets on a lead if they take them to enjoy the sun on the coast to help avoid the animals slipping or accidently leaping over cliff edges, said coastguards.

Charity Warns Of Kitten 'Crisis'

A record number of unwanted kittens in 2010 has prompted an animal charity to warn owners about the importance of neutering their cats.

Dog owners walk 24,000 miles during their pet’s life

Research from esure found dog owners walk almost 24,000 miles in their pet’s lifetime, with the average owner walking 1,855 miles every year.

Easter chocolate 'could kill pets'

A charity is warning pet owners to avoid sharing Easter treats with their furry friends because chocolate could poison and even kill them.

Pet picked over partner research reveals

A survey has revealed that people bluffing their partner with an "it's me or the pet" ultimatum could lose out.

Pet purchases drop as downturn continues

Research from HSBC into the spending plans of Britain’s high earners in 2011 indicates a big cutback on the number of pets bought and the money devoted to caring for animals.