The Latest Breaking News from Blue Cross

Britain's bravest dog beat burglar, found stolen goods and saved cats from fire

Storm the 12-year-old Alaskan Malamute has been awarded the Blue Cross Medal for saving his owner's life during a burglary, retrieving stolen goods and rescuing two cats stuck in a house fire

Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Malamute beat burglar, got back stolen goods then rescued two cats from fire

Storm also helps his owner live with her serious medical conditions

Wales Online · Oct 14, 2022

Vet issues stark warning over parvovirus after puppy dies within 24 hours

Staffordshire bull terrier Blu sadly died within 24 hours after showing symptoms of parvovirus - he was fully vaccinated but this didn't stop him from contracting the highly contagious disease

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Vet issues stark warning to dog owners who walk their pets through leaf piles

Dog owners are being urged to stay alert when walking their pets in public places as summer comes to an end - they should keep them on a lead when walking through areas with fallen leaves

Daily Mirror · Aug 31, 2022

Pet owners urged to stay away from sugar-free toothpaste that's toxic to dogs

The Blue Cross is urging dog owners to keep their pets away from sugar-free toothpastes, mouthwash and chewing gum after more than 250 cases of xylitol poisoning were reported in the UK in 2016

Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

Dog owners in the UK hit with £2,000 collar warning

Everybody who owns a pet dog is being urged to make sure they're abiding by the rules

Liverpool Echo · Aug 27, 2022

Dog owners face £2,000 fine for missing key details off their pet's collar

All dogs must wear collar with the owner's name and address on it when walking in a public place - but adding a mobile phone number to the tag is still optional

Daily Mirror · Aug 24, 2022

Several dogs die after drinking water from ‘toxic lake’ in East London

Dog owners have been issued a warning after a number of animals died after drinking water from a “toxic lake” in East London.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022

Vet's 'calendar test' tells owners when it's the right time to put their pet down

Experts at Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Centre, in Columbus, America, have shared 10 questions owners should ask themselves when considering euthanasia for their beloved pet

Daily Mirror · Aug 1, 2022

'Can I give my dog ice cubes to cool down?' - experts advise after 'misinformation'

Social media is awash with tips and tricks to help pets in the heat - but not all of them are accurate

Wales Online · Jul 19, 2022