Pets

All the latest news and information in the world of pets

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POODLE TRANSLATE

Dog collar that 'interprets human speech for mutts' hits shelves for £512

A TECH company is flogging a Doctor Dolittle-style ­gadget that it claims translates human speech into doggy language.

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FUR REAL

The dog breed that’s a groomer’s 'worst nightmare' & 6 more she’d never own

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PAWS AND CLAWS

From a cat that winks to a lonely canary – your pet queries answered

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I forked out £10k on my dog… new rules to end rip-off fees are welcome but here’s why they won’t help owners like me Comment

JANE ATKINSON

I spent £10k on my dog… rules to end rip-off fees won't help owners like me

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Young woman happily hugging her Labrador Retriever outdoors.

PAWS FOR THOUGHT

Check how popular your pet’s name is by using this handy tool

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Close-up of a brown horse with a bridle, looking right in a field in Scotland.

PAWS AND CLAWS

From a hungry hamster to a horse addicted to Polo mints – your pet queries

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RUFF TIMES

Vet says 5 expensive dog breeds he’d not recommend which cost a fortune to feed

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‘WORST NIGHTMARE’

Mum gets into bed and is bitten by Mexican snake hiding under her pillow

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SICK AS A DOG

Dog owners warned over 3 common mistakes that are killing your pet

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Guide Dogs Celebrates First Litter of 2026, Kidderminster, 20th January 2026

HELPING HAND

Volunteers needed to raise adorable litter of Guide Dog puppies

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COMPANION

Pet owners could get help from robot 'butler' who feeds & plays with fur babies

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GET THE VET

Five surprising household items that are secretly killing your pet

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STAR'S TEARS

Distraught John Barrowman sobs as he cradles beloved dog's body after sad loss

Celebrity
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BARKING MAD

Fury as Center Parcs hikes cost of taking dog by £40 'to squeeze last penny'

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Hens foraging in green grass under a blue sky.

PAWS AND CLAWS

From ruffled chickens to finding the right cat – your pet queries answered

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Woman in pajamas sits at kitchen table, holding a coffee cup and vaping, with a cat beside her.

WORD OF WARNING

Vaping at home with your pets could be making them seriously ill, vet warns

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CAT CONCERN

Vet nurse shares urgent warning on winter must-have that’s highly toxic to cats

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An orange and white cat walks in the snow with a fence covered in snow behind it.

FELINE CHILLY

Cat owners urged to 'keep pets indoors' in 'dangerously low' temp this week

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