Our July issue is out, and just like we used to pass physical magazines to each other, we want to do the same now. Here’s our June issue for you to read! The post Read our June issue for free! appeared first on Dogs Today Magazine ..read more

Dr Anna Foreman, in-house Vet at Everypaw Pet Insurance, shares her advice to ensure your dog’s trip to the beach is both fun and safe… Why do dogs love going to the beach? With wide open spaces and water, it provides a great environment for a run around and swim. Unlike steep sloped lakes and […] The post Keeping dogs safe at the beach this summer appeared first on Dogs Today Magazine ..read more

Despite the charity’s name, the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT) is being increasingly called upon to help injured and unwell dogs and cats since the closure of other animal rescue organisations within this small West African country. One such dog is a recent arrival, aptly named Trooper. Heather Armstrong, GHDT Director said, “We were alerted to the plight of this little dog through social media. Someone had spotted him and had taken a video of him and alerted us to his whereabouts. Much of our work is trauma based so we have seen a lot of horrific injuries, but each time you see somethin ..read more

Take part to our Great Debate: are you optimistic for further welfare developments under the new Labour government? The 2024 King’s Speech was held on 17 July 2024, opening the first session of the new parliament since the general election. The speech set out the new government’s programme – including their plans for animal welfare, which received some mixed reviews. The RSPCA’s response was overall positive, with Head of Public Affairs David Bowles saying, “We welcome the two Bills in the King’s Speech which will improve animal welfare and were previously lost when the UK General Electio ..read more

American XL bully owners in England and Wales are being urged to send in proof that their pet has been neutered before the deadline at the end of this month. The UK’s leading animal charities and veterinary organisations are reminding owners of exempted American XL bully types to provide the proof of neutering to the UK Government before the deadline on 26 July 2024. American XL bullies who were 12 months or older on 31 January 2024 and have been successfully exempted by their owners in England and Wales, had to be neutered by 30 June 2024, and evidence of this must be sent over to Defra by 26 ..read more

A blind puppy is looking for a very special home with owners who can help her navigate the world. Eight-month-old Staffie cross Talia was rescued by the RSPCA in May 2024 from an address in Lancashire due to welfare concerns and she was signed over into RSPCA care by her previous owner. Talia arrived at the RSPCA’s Southport, Ormskirk & District Branch, in Southport, Merseyside, emaciated, frightened and confused. What made it worse for the terrified pup, was her blindness. Lily Dickinson, from the branch, said, “Talia was incredibly skinny and really frightened when she arrived with us in ..read more

Hope Rescue is facing a surge in requests to take in unplanned and unsold litters of puppies. The number of puppies arriving at Hope Rescue has more than trebled, compared to the same period last year, with the charity receiving requests to take in 85 puppies since the start of the year. Following an unprecedented rise in dog ownership during the pandemic, it’s becoming clear that many of these ‘pandemic puppies’ have not been neutered and are now having puppies themselves. The market for puppies has reached saturation point and, with no puppy buyers for the unplanned litters, desperate owners ..read more

The Sato Project, a leading force in the fight to diminish the estimated 650,000 stray dog population in Puerto Rico, announces the crisis has become too extreme for adoptions alone to make a difference. The organisation asserts that a mass spay/neuter/vaccination initiative is the only way to disrupt the overpopulation cycle. The Sato Project, a 501(c)(3) organisation dedicated to the abused, abandoned, and stray dogs (or “satos”) of Puerto Rico, spayed or neutered and vaccinated 340 dogs in Guayama in just three days at the Coliseo Dr. Roque Nido Stella through its new Operation Sato progra ..read more

Dr. Anna Foreman, Everypaw Pet Insurance’s in-house vet, has issued an urgent warning against a viral TikTok hack for dealing with dog car sickness, as it could cause ‘strangling’ or ‘asphyxiating’. The viral hack, which has amassed 69.5 million views, involves putting a plastic bag around the dog’s face to prevent the car from getting messy. However, Dr Foreman believes that ‘putting a plastic bag around a dog’s head is not safe in any scenario’ and many of the 42,000 comments also make other suggestions to prevent the dog from being car sick in the first place, such as opening the window. Wh ..read more

Simone Ku, a fourth-year veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has been awarded the International Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. This award recognises her pioneering work in understanding pain relief and behaviour management in dogs. The International Canine Health Awards honour excellence in canine research, dog health, and welfare. Winners receive prize money to support new or ongoing research initiatives. Simone Ku, a BVetMed undergraduate at RVC, received this year’s Inspiration Award for her research into the use of the dru ..read more