Pets

Has your dog ever eaten this many mince pies by mistake? This is what to do if it happens

Dog owners warned of ‘poisonous’ festive food as rescue dog eats 8 mince pies

Dr Ciara Clark has rounded up seven of the most common dog myths and has revealed whether there’s actually any truth behind them.

Vet debunks 7 common dog myths every pet owner should know

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Can you give any of these pets a home in Dorset?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

Jessie- Waggy Tails

Dog rescue 'stretched to capacity' following rise in pet abandonment

Lucy Bright with side kick Jet the black labrador.

Bournemouth hotel wins Dog Friendly award for best UK B&B

Dangerous dog causing 14 wounds to man’s arm will not be destroyed (file photo)

Dangerous dog that attacked a man causing 14 wounds will not be destroyed

Father Christmas at Santa Paws Grotto.

PHOTOS: Hundreds of dogs turn out for Santa Paws Market and Grotto

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Can you give any of these pets a home in Dorset?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

Chocolate is poisonous to pets so it's important that pet owners make sure they can't get to any

PDSA issues chocolate warning to pet owners this Christmas

See the Christmas foods dogs can and can't eat as well as the symptoms to look out for which can tell you if they've eaten something they shouldn't have.

Experts reveal the festive foods you shouldn't give your dog at Christmas dinner

After forgetting to empty the bin, Murphy's owner came home to find that his dog had dragged all of the trash out.

WATCH: Guilty dog can’t look its owner in the eye after making a mess

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Henry Feilden with his fellow Come Dine With Me competitors in 2016, Pippa Latimer-Harris, Ady Hough and Jackie Hartless with Pippa's dog, Monty.

Vet to bid fond farewell as he hangs up stethoscope after 25 years at practice

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1 in 3 dog owners notice their pets appear down or depressed during the dreary, cold months, according to the pet charity PDSA.

1 in 3 dogs suffer from this seasonal condition - the signs you need to look for

Margaret Green is looking to rehome a number of animals in its care

PHOTOS: Can you give any of these animals a forever home?

From a King Charles Spaniel to a Bearded Collie, there are so many native UK dog breeds that could soon be no more

The 32 UK native dog breeds at risk of being extinct - is yours on the list?

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These are some of the dangers to look out for when walking your dog this winter

Dog owners warned of winter risks as temperatures set to plummet

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Yasmin Lucy Cottrell with Rosie

'Sweetest' dog attack in broad daylight leaves couple 'shaken'

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A muzzled dog (Pixabay)

These are the places in Dorset where dogs must be kept on a lead

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Can you give any of these pets a home in Dorset?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

The RSPCA has issued shocking animal abandonment figures for Dorset

Shocking new figures show extent of animals being abandoned in Dorset

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Margaret Green has been inundated with food donations for rescue dogs

Charity "absolutely blown away" by food donations for rescue dogs

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Barbie has been the driving force behind naming dogs this year from the name Pink to Ken.

UK's top dog names of 2023 revealed from Barbie to Freddo - is yours there?

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), also known as feline coronavirus, has reportedly killed around 300,000 cats in Cyprus since January.

First case of deadly cat coronavirus found in the UK - all you need to know

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Could you give any of these Dorset pets a home?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

Keeping track of your pet's health is important and now pet healthcare experts Bob Martin have made it easier than ever to stay on top of it.

Here are 6 'simple' checks every dog and cat owner should be doing at home

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Margaret Green Animal Rescue has issued an urgent plea for dog food

Urgent plea for dog food as animal centre sees rise in rescue dogs

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Could you give any of these Dorset pets a home?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

Suzy pops up in shops around the town

Meet the cat that is winning an army of fans and becoming a celebrity around town

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These animals are looking for forever homes in Dorset

PHOTOS: All these animals need forever homes - can you help?

A muzzled dog (Pixabay)

'Dog owners should be tested before getting animals and their pets must be muzzled'

If you're dreading Bonfire Night for the sake of your pets this year, you are not alone

OPINION 'I'm a new dog owner - Bonfire Night is filling me with dread'

Can you give a home to one of these Dorset pets?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

The government has announced key dates regarding the ban of the American XL Bully dog breed in England and Wales

Government announces exact date American XL Bullies will be banned

(L-R) Lesley Williams, Pauline Hilt-Cousins and Bobbie White

'Black cats are considered superstitious - but we love them'

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Dachshunds of Dorset event at Sandbanks beach.

PHOTOS: Dachshunds of Dorset hold Halloween gathering at Sandbanks

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A dog nutritionist has warned owners that it could be a sign of underlying health issues including medical conditions like respiratory infections and kidney disease.

This common symptom may be a sign of 'hidden health concerns' in your dog

Home Farm off Christchurch Road in Hurn

Plans for new dog day care centre to meet ‘surging’ demand

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Adorable Flynn, a rescue from Romania, developed Addison's disease, a rare deadly disease, when he arrived in the UK

Dog gets life-saving treatment for deadly disease - warning signs to spot

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Can you give a home to one of these Dorset pets?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

XL Bully dogs have been linked with a string of attacks across the UK

'How many dog attacks on humans and animals must we endure?'

The larvae (left) with Fabiana Afonseca (middle) and her two cats (right)

Wriggling maggots found in Purina cat food

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The proposed temporary accommodation

Vets to use temporary portacabin to meet ‘increasing demand’ for services

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Vet's three easy tips to keep pets calm this Bonfire Night

Vet shares three easy tips to keep pets calm this Bonfire Night

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Left to right: Barry Hubbard, Joseph Greenwood, Suzanne Blackwell and Sharon

'They’re bred to be dangerous': XL Bully ban divides opinion in Bournemouth

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Cushing’s disease is a disorder that can seriously affects your dog’s health, vitality and appearance.

Dog owners urged to be wary of Cushing's Disease symptoms mistaken for old age

Can you give one of these Dorset pets a home?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

Experts have highlighted four common Halloween foods that can be toxic to dogs, including chocolate

Toxic Halloween food warning for dog owners

Dramatic rescue of Lucy the dog from a 45 metre high cliff

Dramatic rescue of Lucy the dog stuck 45 metres up a cliff

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Stock image of a dog with a muzzle.

Out-of-control dog gets loose in Bournemouth neighbourhood

Elaine Williams with cat Teddy.

Halloween paddleboarding fundraiser for cat rescue and black cats

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The UK's leading pet charity, the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), is trying to raise awareness of Diabetes in pets.

Pet owners urged to check their dogs and cats for these 6 signs of Diabetes

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Could you give one of these pets a home in Dorset?

5 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for their forever homes

Duke waiting for a treat.

Suspected poisoning after bulldog ingests fish hook and dies

Lucy and Jet outside The Ashleigh

Take a look inside the dog-friendly B&B which could be crowned the nation's best

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