All news on the topic: Animals

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Vet warns of serious health risk for dogs jumping into water in hot weather
A vet has urged dog owners to be careful when allowing their dogs to cool off in the water during a heatwave - as there are dangers that many of us don't think about
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'Barbaric' animal snares to be banned in Wales - piling pressure on rest of UK
The Welsh Government in the Senedd is expected to back plans to outlaw the devices on Tuesday - triggering fresh calls for other British governments to follow suit
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Couple with messy giant pet parrots lose rent deposit but have 'no regrets'
In this week's Pet Club, a bird-loving couple share the reality of owning giant parrots, a lucky pooch gets rescued from a 20ft fall and a boa constrictor rocks up in Birmingham
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Rescued duckling had cute surprise for couple who saved her after flying nest
Phil Garner and his wife Julia reared the tiny bird after finding her abandoned at a lake - and although she eventually fled their home, she return six months later with a shock for the couple
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Best-selling Amazon security camera 'perfect for dog owners' price slashed
Whether you're looking to keep an eye on your pets or amp up your home security on a budget, this nifty camera is an easy and affordable bit of tech that offers 'invaluable peace of mind'
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'Most wanted' monkey with £200 bounty on its head caught after 2 weeks of terror
Wildlife experts used a drone to find a monkey blamed for 20 attacks on people while on the run for two weeks - and shot it with a tranquiliser dart before putting the animal in a cage
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Giant African land snails carrying meningitis-causing parasite discovered
Quarantine has been imposed in an area in Florida to combat an invasive infestation of giant African land snails that threaten agriculture, pets and humans alike
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'French vet couldn't stop laughing at my dog's name - then I translated it'
A pet owner has shared the hilarious meaning behind their adopted dog's original name, after their French vet couldn't stop laughing at the pup's medical paperwork
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Sunbather is bitten on bum by dingo just weeks after boy dragged underwater
Tourists are being warned to be wary of dingoes when visiting K'gari Island — formerly known as Fraser Island — as authorities warn the dog-like creatures are becoming less fearful of humans
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'I found my beloved chinchilla dead after she got tangled in a Pets At Home toy'
Richard Collins adopted his beloved chinchilla Tatty back in 2013, but claims she died following a tragic accident involving a pet mobile from Pets At Home
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Woman with autism gives birth to son - with help of a VERY unusual 'midwife'
Amee Tomkin’s precious pet was on the maternity ward with her up until the moment she went to theatre, and was the first to meet her new son Olly
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Sweet dog has owner in stitches as he returns from groomers looking like a llama
An adorable Westie named Mac has left his owners in stitches after he came home from the groomers with a baffling new haircut, as he now looks more like a llama than a dog
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Vet shares sad sign your dog is nearing end of life and how to say final goodbye
You may be wondering if your dog is approaching the end of their life. Veterinary expert Dr Sean McCormack shares the physical signs and steps to take for a peaceful and humane passing
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Katie Price rages at fan as she shows proof she's not banned from having dogs
Katie Price took fans on a tour of her Mucky Mansion home - but was left fuming after a viewer told her that she shouldn't have animals following the tragic death of her dog
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Dog owner's heartfelt safety plea after discovering 'dumb' food storage error
A woman has issued an urgent warning to dog owners about how they store their dogs kibble after she made a troubling discovery as she was about to pour her dog's new food into the container
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Katie Price vows to 'prove people wrong' following RSPCA visit after pet death
Katie Price has taken a swipe at anyone saying she shouldn't own animals, after one of her pet dogs recently died
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'Britain is a nation of animal lovers - it deserves a government that cares too'
Writing in the Mirror, Shadow Environment Secretary Jim McMahon accused Tory ministers of giving a green light to puppy smugglers, puppy farmers and pet thieves
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Tories 'giving green light to puppy smugglers' face demand to reverse 'betrayal'
Labour Shadow Environment Secretary Jim McMahon told Tory MPs they could end up making a conscious choice to allow animal suffering to continue if they don't re-introduce the Kept Animals Bill
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Veggie mum slammed for not letting kids eat red meat when chicken is allowed
A vegetarian mum has said she doesn't allow her kids to eat red meat because she thinks cows and pigs are 'too intelligent' - but will let them eat chicken and fish
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Billionaire family seeks UK nanny to look after dogs - and the job pays £100K
A staggering £100,000 a year salary is being offered by a billionaire family for an "exceptional and highly experienced" dog nanny to look after their two pooches
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'My neighbour refuses to stop feeding my dogs - but it makes them sick'
A family has noticed their next-door neighbour keeps secretly feeding their dogs food that makes them unwell - but despite polite requests, she refuses to stop
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Mum soaked in blood after dog escapes home and sinks teeth into leg
WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES Victoria Ineson, 36, was set upon by a pair of out-of-control Boxers who escaped their home in Netherley, Liverpool and injured three other people
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Chickens 'crushed to death by machinery' on farm supplying British supermarkets
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: A farm supplying chicken meat to British supermarkets Asda, Co-Op, Aldi and Tesco suffered severe injuries as a whistleblower claimed "retailers are hiding the truth" from the public
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Vet urges dog owners to be aware of tick paralysis signs as parasite swarms
Dog owners have been urged to watch out for the warning signs of tick paralysis, which can impact your pooch just days after they receive a bite from the parasite
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Fishing crew denied $3.5M after 600LB marlin mutilated by shark in tournament
After reeling in an over-600-pound Blue Marlin, a team competing in The Blue Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in Morehead City, North Carolina, was disqualified because their fish was 'mutilated' - by a cheeky SHARK