They have a starry following, but characterful Tibetan terriers are still a well-kept secret. Emma Hughes meets the best dog of which you’ve never heard. On-screen, Hugh Bonneville is rarely without a yellow labrador: Pharoah, Isis and Tiaa, the Downton Abbey dogs, trotted alongside Lord Grantham for most of the programme’s run. However, off-set, his heart belongs to two charming eccentrics with considerable star power of their own: a pair of Tibetan terriers. We were looking for a child-friendly dog when my son was very small, 11 years ago,...
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Vets are warning owners to protect their pets as temperatures soar in the region and have put together these tips to help keep animals safe Dog owners are being advised to keep their pets cool as a week of sizzling temperatures are forecast. Animal welfare charity Dogs Trust is reminding pet owners not to leave their dogs in parked cars, even for a few minutes, as it can be fatal. Dogs Trust says on a 22C (71.6F) day, the temperature inside a car could rise by 11C in just 10...
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Heatstroke can be fatal, do you know what to look for? Read more about the early warning signs of heatstroke in dogs, and get some top tips for keeping them cool in warm weather, don't let dogs die in hot cars. If you see a dog in a car on a warm day, call 999. Courtesy of the RSPCA. Dogs die in hot cars Never leave your dog alone in a car on a warm day. If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, dial 999. Many people...
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Having a dog is good for your social a new study has suggested. A poll of 2,000 dog owners found that nearly half of respondents have made new friends while taking their pet for a walk. Those surveyed had met an average of four new people while out for walks with their pet or at puppy training classes, with a majority saying that owning a dog had boosted their confidence as they can more easily talk to strangers. Health, stress levels, and love-life were all reported to have been improved by dog ownership. This has led to the dogs themselves having...
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Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been found in three locations in the Lake District. The algae is always present in lakes, but the warm weather has made it bloom, giving off toxins which can be harmful to wild animals, livestock and pets. It can also cause rashes and vomiting in humans coming into contact with it. The Environment Agency said it has been reported in Ullswater, Coniston Water and Windermere. Warning signs have been put up. An incident room has also been set up in the agency's headquarters in Penrith,...
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