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Can pets really boost your immune system?

Pets can improve owners' health and give a mood boost

Top 10 must-knows for dog and cat owners

Dogs can suffer from hay fever during the pollen season just like humans.

The common signs and symptoms of hay fever in dogs and how to treat it

Inside dog-friendly cafe Bijou, where pooches are 'spoilt rotten' with their own tasty menu

Watch: Dogs get 'spoilt rotten' with afternoon tea and cakes

Best spring deals for dog owners: Save up to 47% on supplements

SANDWELL COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM THURSFIELD -06/03/25First day of Crufts at NEC, Birmingham.Reporter Daniel Walton with Murphy from Dudley.

I visited Crufts for the first time and I left with my tail wagging

Olympian vet Laura Muir is challenging pet owners to get all dogs out for more exercise.

Olympian vet challenges dog owners to get active with their pets

The survey was commissioned by The Kennel Club ahead of Crufts next month

Pooches pip partners this Valentine's Day, research reveals

Choose the right food to keep your canine happy and healthy

The top five online dog food providers in the UK

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

Urgent warning to pet owners as dog chews linked to illness.

Urgent warning to pet owners not to feed dogs these chews from China

NI Water is asking people to please take extra care around waterways at this time of year. Reservoirs and loughs, like Altnaheglish reservoir in this photo, may look frozen but if they freeze over it’s impossible to tell how thick the ice is, so please keep a safe distance.

NI Water issues reservoir warning

Bill with his Guide Dog handler Mohammed Ibrahim on the red carpet of The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre

An adorable guide dog is stealing the show at red carpet events

Some dogs don't mind the noise of fireworks - but for others it can be a traumatic experience.

Watch: RSPCA give advice on keeping pets safe during fireworks

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa

I took my dog on a luxurious four-star Yorkshire country hotel break

The half price vacuum cleaner hailed as a 'lifesaver' by pet owners
This could be the best value Shark deal in the big Amazon sale event
Stephen Hurrell

With the summer not even over and Halloween still two months away, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer has unveiled a magical array of events at its Antrim and Lisburn stores, which went on sale to members yesterday (Tuesday) and to other customers next week (Tuesday, September 3). Dog owners will be delighted that Dobbies Antrim and Lisburn stores will host the sell-out Santa Paws experience throughout December

Christmas comes early as NI garden centre reveals its family experiences

Brilliant bargains for the pets in your life

Stock up on treats before they sell out at Aldi's pet event

A dog tries to cool down in the water of a fountain. (Photo: BARBARA GINDL/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

This is when it's too hot to walk your dog according to experts

London's super-size doghouse - a treasure trove of toys - and a doggy-only ramp to travel up and down floors

Super-sized doghouse in London to restore the feeling of home for pets

Spring lambs in a Field near Antrim as The Spring nears with nice weather across N Ireland.

Dog owners called to have greater accountability during lambing season

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will introduce a new dog control order on lands between Ballintoy and Whitepark Bay from April 1 this year

Dog control in place from Ballintoy to White Park Bay from April 1

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

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

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
The Environment Agency has issued a warning after a number of dogs became ill, with one dying, from a mystery beach bug
Beth Franklin

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

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

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

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

Ollie who died

'I truly dread Hallowe'en this year because of the memories of Ollie'

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

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

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

There are lots of places in Belfast to enjoy a cup of coffee with your four legged friends.

Here's 8 Dog friendly cafes in Belfast

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...

Snoopy is a fabulous American Bulldog who is super friendly. He loves spending time with his carers and getting cuddles. He also loves getting out and about for his walks as he is an active lad

Would you have space in your heart and home for one of these dogs?

Shar-Pei Ollie is a lovable boy who always puts a smile on his carers’ faces thanks to his charming personality. He is keen to learn and knows various commands from ‘giving a paw’ to ‘go to bed’.

Would you have space in your heart and home for one of these dogs?

Two-year-old Beagle - Archie is currently at Dogs Trust Ballymena and is looking for a new home

Dog lovers needed to take part in ‘land-bark’ survey

Letter to the editor

Dog owners should be responsible for the actions of their pet

Ballyclare Cemetery. Picture courtesy of Love Ballyclare

Report ‘hotspots’ says council over Ballyclare Cemetery dog fouling claims

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 ...

Pet owners are urged to join the Green Dog Walkers scheme.

Only three fixed penalty notices for dog fouling in Mid and East Antrim

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

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