Pet Owners

Jan- 2018 -

15 January

Scientists developing ‘pet translator’ to help us understand animals

American scientists are working on a tool which will translate animal’s vocalisations and facial expressions into English with the use of AI. Professor Con Slobodchikoff, animal behavioural expert from Northern Arizona University is hoping that the technology will be fully functioning ‘in less than 10 years’. He has spent over…

12 January

Feeding raw meat to pets could be dangerous, say scientists

The raw meat diet for pets has been criticised by scientists, who say it could potentially be harmful to both animals and humans. A team of researchers in the Netherlands have said that the foods could be contaminated with bacteria and parasites. The raw meat diet has grown in popularity,…

11 January

Appeal launched after spate of cat poisonings

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a number of cat deaths as a result of poisonings in Cumbria. Two cats – Smudge and Bruno – who were both owned by Dawn Milburn of Moorgarth, Swarthmoor, Ulverston were found dead five days apart in September (9 and 13). A third…

11 January

‘Scared’ cats ‘flee into woods’ as hunting hounds race through sanctuary

Over 20 cats have gone missing after hunting hounds rushed into an animal sanctuary for an hour and a half during a hunt. Staff at the Celia Hammond Animal Trust’s Greenacres branch near Hastings claimed that the centre was “swarmed” by the fox hounds on 9 January as the animals…

10 January

Two dogs die during PetSmart grooming session

A PetSmart centre in New Jersey is being investigated after two dogs died and a third was injured when they were dropped off for grooming appointments during an eight-day period. The three dogs had been taken to the Flemington pet store between 22 and 29 December 2017. Danielle DiNapoli told…

10 January

£10.6m spent of pet dogs every year

The average cost of owning a dog from puppy age is between £21,000 to £33,000 during its lifetime, according to online veterinary pharmacy, Vet-Medic. The online platform found that 24 percent of people in the UK own at least one dog, with 83 percent considering their dog as their best…

8 January

Disney and the Royal family influence 2017’s top pet names

The most popular pet names for new animal companions in the UK are Charlie, Poppy and Bella for the second year in a row, according to figures from Pets at Home. Pets at Home surveyed new additions to its VIP Club – which has six million members – and found…

5 January

House fire started after dog turns on hob

A fire was started at a house in Leek, Staffordshire after a Border Collie jumped up and accidentally switched on an electric hob. The dog’s owner, a 33-year-old woman, was not home at the time and had left a plastic cake container on the stove which ended up catching on…

2 January

Dog saved after having teeth glued together by leaflet

A Jack Russell was saved from a sticky situation by PDSA vets after munching on a glossy leaflet that glued his teeth together. Oscar, 10, had to be rushed to the charity’s Blackpool Pet Hospital for emergency treatment after he was unable to open his mouth. The beloved pet was…

Dec- 2017 -

21 December

Pet food company gives beagle early present

A young beagle and his owner, who were subjected to a terrifying attack in a Birmingham park, were given an early Christmas present after Fish4Dogs heard about their ordeal. Two thugs attempted to steal one-year-old Chester from his owner, Adam Colvin, while they were walking in Sutton Park. Mr Colvin…