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Experts issue warning to pet owners over letting their dogs run through long grass

Dogs are more likely to chow down on grass at this time of the year compared to the rest.

Daily Record · May 16, 2022

Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills and hassles abound

After years of trying to have a baby without success, Brenna Kaminski and her husband, Joshua Pritt, decided to try in vitro fertilization.

Tribune News Service · May 12, 2022

Scared dog with matted fur and overgrown claws finally finds forever home

Chihuahua Missy was suffering from painful injuries to her eyes, ears and ribs when she was discovered in North East Lincolnshire - but has secured a new home after making a full recovery

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2022

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Terrifying 'Dogs at Polling Stations' warning from concerned animal charity

The Blue Cross is urging owners against leaving their dogs tied up outside the polling station as they turn out to vote today - as they could be putting their pets' safety and health at risk

Daily Mirror · May 5, 2022

Want free, at-home COVID-19 tests from pharmacies and insurers? It’s not always easy, despite requirements

CHICAGO -- Some Illinois residents say they’re still having trouble getting free at-home COVID-19 tests from pharmacies and insurance companies, more than three months after the White House began requiring insurers to cover them.

Chicago Tribune · May 5, 2022

Even when IVF is covered by insurance, high bills, surprises and hassles abound

Only 15 states require insurance to cover in vitro fertilization, a pricey path to parenthood. But expensive procedures and drugs can lead to unexpected bills even for the fortunate who are insured.

WEKU · May 4, 2022

Puppies learn what human kisses mean - but abused dogs struggle to figure it out

Dogs learn to understand what kisses mean by watching their owners interact with one another - but it's not so simple for dogs who have been abused or neglected

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

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Bulldog puppies need life-changing surgery to breathe properly after being handed over to charity

Dolly and Donna were surrendered to Breeds in Need with co-founder Sally Turzanski shocked by their condition

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2022

TikTokkers furious at health insurance company for refusing to fund disabled man’s feeding robot

‘Blue Cross Blue Shield is screwing over my friend Kevin, and you need to see what they’re doing to him,’ says TikTokker Olivia Mancuso

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2022

Dog owners face hefty £2,000 fine if they don't add key detail to 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 · Apr 22, 2022

Will pugs and French bulldogs be banned in UK? Breeds face urgent health crackdown

Strict new crackdown on 'dangerous' breeding might see pugs and French bulldogs banned across the UK. Here's what you need to know about the possible nationwide ban on these flat-faced breeds

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Should pugs and French Bulldogs be banned dog breeds? Take our survey

Here's your chance to say what you think after pet charity Blue Cross vowed to tackle dangerous breeding of the flat-faced dogs

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2022

Dog-lovers speak out in favour of banning 'barbaric' and 'horrendous' breeding of Pugs and French Bulldogs

"Watching these poor dogs suffer just trying to breathe is horrendous so goodness knows how the poor dog feels"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2022

Warning sent to anyone with a Pug or French Bulldog

A campaign has been launched by an animal charity

Liverpool Echo · Apr 14, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 13, 2022

Calls for Pugs and French Bulldogs to be banned in UK over campaign for dangerous 'over-breeding'

French Bulldogs and Pugs could be banned after animal charities warned that the popularity of the fur babies have led to 'dangerous over-breeding' - there are already four breeds banned.

Nottingham Post · Apr 13, 2022

French bulldog and pug breeding crackdown could be brought in after health issues

The Blue Cross says breeders are guilty of a "vicious cycle of over-breeding"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 13, 2022

Pugs and French Bulldogs could be banned in the UK after pet charity vow

The Blue Cross charity has accused a breeders in being complicit in a "vicious cycle of over-breeding"

Wales Online · Apr 13, 2022

Call to ban pugs and French Bulldogs as part of crackdown on 'dangerous' breeding

Blue Cross vets claim to have treated over 5,000 brachycephalic pets in the last two years alone

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Wales Online · Apr 13, 2022

French Bulldog and Pug breeding 'should be banned' according to welfare charity

Twenty per cent of dogs in the UK are flat-faced breeds

Chronicle Live · Apr 13, 2022

Pugs and French Bulldogs could be banned across UK amid campaign over dangerous 'over-breeding'

The ban could come under 'dangerous' breeding which sparks health woes in the four-legged furries.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022

Pugs and French Bulldogs could be banned in UK to end 'dangerous over-breeding'

Animal welfare charity Blue Cross says that a boom in popularity has led to a "vicious cycle of over-breeding".

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022

Pet charity calls for tougher rules on breeding pugs and French bulldogs over health issues

A leading pet charity has called for measures to stop some people from breeding flat-faced dog breeds like French bulldogs and pugs over their health issues.

Bristol Post · Apr 12, 2022

Pugs and French Bulldogs could be banned in UK as part of crackdown

Flat-faced breeds can have 'dangerous' health defects

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

French Bulldogs and Pugs could become BANNED breeds to crack down on health fears

Animal pet charity The Blue Cross has said the dangerous health problems associated with French Bulldogs and Pugs are a result of "over-breeding" these adorable pooches

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

Pulled over by police and want to protect yourself? There's an app for that

A Minneapolis tech company that created an app where drivers can video conference attorneys during traffic stops or after a car crash has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota to make its app free to residents of the Twin Cities suburb Brooklyn Center.

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