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Vet stunned after sick dog's X-ray reveals what was making him sick

When 13-year-old border collie Jip mysteriously started to choke late at night, his owner feared the worst and rushed him to the vets - where medics were stunned to find out he had actually swallowed a pair of socks

Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022

Larry the No. 10 cat chases fox out of Downing Street after spotting intruder prowling

Larry left the fox fleeing with its tail between its legs, while a Twitter account dedicated to the moggy had a poke at the Tories saying 'at least someone at this address is up to the job'

Daily Mirror · Oct 11, 2022

Most popular pet names of 2022 revealed - as Labradors are crowned best breed

The top 10 names have been unveiled in new research.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022

Petting a dog has a curiously therapeutic effect on the brain, study finds

New research found that petting a dog increases brain activity linked to emotional processing and attention, suggesting a therapeutic benefit of dogs in clinical settings.

Inverse · Oct 9, 2022

Dog kidnapping hotspots in UK revealed - and what you can do to prevent pet theft

Pet Business Insurer Cliverton found that the highest number of dognapping cases took place in London, with 422 incidents reported to the Metropolitan Police in 2021, and 318 in 2020

Daily Mirror · Oct 9, 2022

Two kids killed and mum in hospital after pet pit bulls turn on them in savage dog attack

Mum Kirstie 'is still in the hospital with an uncountable amount of stitches and bite marks over her entire body including her face' according to an update from a relative

Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022

Why Petting Dogs Can Be Good For Your Mental Health

Research has shown pets were a huge benefit to our mental health during the pandemic.

Zenger · Oct 8, 2022

Vet shares the five breeds of dogs he would choose to have as pets and explains why

The vet's TikTok clip has gained more than 607,000 views in just a matter of days.

Daily Record · Oct 7, 2022

Baby boy and two-year-old sister mauled to death by pet pit bulls

“Shelby County Fire paramedics transported the mother in critical condition to Regional One Health,” the Tennessee sheriff’s office says

The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2022

'Astonishing': global demand for exotic pets is driving a massive trade in unprotected wildlife

Global demand for exotic pets is increasing, a trend partly caused by social media and a shift from physical pet stores to online marketplaces.

The Conversation · Oct 6, 2022