Pets

Easter eggs can be potentially fatal if eaten by our dogs/

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate

Over three quarters (77%) of owners and their pooches are bored of doing the same walk: Rover reveals the best ‘treat walks’ for the bank holiday weekend

Rambles with Rover for the Easter bank holiday!

Easter treats such as chocolate eggs and hot cross buns can be toxic to pets.

Don’t let Hampshire pets get their paws on Easter treats, vets warn owners

Dogs in a field

Six in ten people in Southampton say their pet is the love of their life - but a...

Shelina Duke is a multi-award-winning dog trainer - Animal News Agency

I'm a dog expert, and here's three top training tips which could save Portsmouth...

The warm weather can be dangerous for our dogs.

The exact temperature it's too warm to walk your dog

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

The London Pet Show Live says that rats can be the perfect pets for urban dwellers

Portsmouth animal lovers take note: The humble rat could be your perfect pet com...

Training your do can often feel like a minefield - Animal News Agency

I'm a dog expert, and here are three surprising things I've learned which could ...

Miuccia, a whippet, poses beside the trophy after winning the title for Best In Show at Crufts.

Whippet named Best in Show at Crufts - what are they like as pets?

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

How to make dog-friendly pancakes using this simple three ingredient recipe.

Make dog-friendly pancakes this Pancake Day with this simple recipe

Some ingredients we use for pancakes can be dangerous to dogs.

Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

Only grumpy cats need apply! Animal News Agency

Do you have a moody moggy? Bolshy Portsmouth cats needed to be the furry faces o...

Dogs can sometimes become distressed when they are left alone for too long.

This is the exact amount of time you can leave your dog home alone

The flowers and plants you should avoid giving pet owners this Valentine’s Day.

These popular Valentine's Day flowers could be dangerous to your pets
Some plants and flowers can cause discomfort or, in severe cases, serious health issues in pets 🐶
Sarah McCann

Over 25,000 pets have been reported missing since the beginning of 2023, with estimates showing that six pets vanish every day.

The 10 areas in the UK where your pet is most likely to go missing

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

Wash & GO Unit

All you need is scrub - free dog wash at Jollyes Waterlooville

Coco the Dachshund has to overcome her first date nerves, when she meets 25-year-old Liv.

Channel 4’s The Dog House celebrates its 100th dog rehomed on the show!

Between January 2023 and June 2024, nearly 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported missing.

How to find a missing dog: 6 tips on what to do if your dog gets lost

Storms can be a distressing time for our pets.

Storm Herminia: How to keep your dog calm during a storm

These are the six most common health conditions in pets and the steps you can take to protect them.

The most common health conditions in pets all owners should know about

Research suggests that eight out of 10 dogs find it hard to be left on their own.

The 10 dog breeds that are most prone to this common condition

Some common human foods can prove deadly to our dogs.

The 9 dangerous foods that you should never feed your dog

Expert shares tips for pet owners on maintaining a regular exercise routine despite darker winter days

Portsmouth pet owners urged to keep regular exercise routine through winter

Ian Cunningham of Ovenu Petersfield.

Waterlooville businessman sponsors ‘sweet and charming’ Guide Dogs pup Ralph
Rob Cunningham of oven cleaning service Ovenu Petersfield is supporting Guide Dogs’ pup Ralph throughout his extensive training programme.
Andrew Douglas

How to spot hypothermia in pets - Advice from vets as cold spell hits

Vet Ruth Brownlee with a wooden kebab skewer similar to the one swallowed by Lily

Hampshire pet undergoes surgery after swallowing kebab skewer

Expert shares advice for keeping our pets calm during Bonfire Night

Expert tips for Portsmouth pet owners to keep their pets calm during fireworks

The half price vacuum cleaner hailed as a 'lifesaver' by pet owners

Summer had to have her tongue removed after a freak accident.

Hampshire vets warn against giving bones to dogs after Labrador's tongue amputat...

Zoey Lee with Dot the spaniel

Hampshire vets warns pet owners of grass seed danger

Rupert and Honey are champions at leaving dog hair everywhere

I tested a set of pet-hair cleaning products on my clothes and carpets

Jack Russell Jazzy with devoted owner Joe, from Eastleigh.

Dog owner's devastation turns to joy after vets help pet survive cancer

Cyril, a 3 year old Goldendoodle, charges through the assault course at the Denmead Fun Dog Show. Picture: Mike Cooter (210724)

19 adorable pictures of dogs at Denmead Fun Dog Show

Your World

Pet charity thanks Southampton volunteers

James Poff from Cedar Vets scans a cat for a microchip

Hampshire vet warns cat owners have less than three weeks to get pets microchipp...

Warrior with vet Laura Gallagher (left), puppy parent Eimear Hobby (centre) and Hounds for Heroes trainer Lauren Butcher

Life-saving surgery for trainee hero puppy who swallowed battery

Hampshire dog lovers gather to meet Chris Packham at the Great British Dog Walk, Buckler's Hard

Hampshire dog lovers gather at Buckler's Hard to meet Chris Packham at the Great...

Founder of Vetsy, Dr Charlotte Gray

Portsmouth's first online veterinary practice (and it's independent)

Dogs are not allowed on Southsea beach from May 1

Here's when dogs will be banned from our beaches

Ad Feature Goodwoof: What’s new for 2024?

Ad Feature Goodwoof returns :Fido’s friends and family can get discount tickets

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Ashley, left, and Layla, right, are in need of 'compassionate' parents. Their faces have been obscured to protect their identities.

Adoption service looking to home two 'lovely' little girls

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

Tereza Oharkova with stray dogs in Sri Lanka

Whiteley woman to help stray dogs in Sri Lanka

Taking your dog on holiday does them good (photo: Adobe)

Tips for taking your dog on holiday

There are many ways to include your dog at your wedding (photo: Adobe)

Dogs take on special wedding roles

International Cat Day is on August 8

Expert's guide to feeding fussy felines

More than a third of surveyed Brits refuse to dine at a restaurant that doesn’t accept pets (photo: Adobe)

Dining out with dogs - how our pets shape our social lives

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

The winner will get to take £4,000 worth of holidays and win a doggy bag full of treats (photo: Canine Cottages)

Your dog could win you £4,000 worth of UK holidays

India will have some new guests next month, with cheetahs set to return to the plains

First News: Cheetahs set to return to India

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