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Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

UK’s best dog-friendly beaches - full list of locations

Here are seven places you can't take your dog

7 places you could be fined if you take your dogs

A high-end dog food brand has had two items recalled after sparking choking fears for pets

Warning to pet owners after high end dog food found to contain plastic

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

New beach rules for dog owners which could land you a fine this summer

Animal charity issues tips to keep your pets safe this summer

PDSA Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader Clare Sparks with Charlie and a kilo of Mini Eggs at PDSA in Bournemouth

Vet issues chocolate poisoning warning to dog owners ahead of Easter

Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club

Heartbroken dog owner joined by dozens of dogs for Ella’s last walk

A dog groomer says owners should “set boundaries” with their pets to help keep their children and family safe. Stephanie Zikmann, 31, said that the rise in dog attacks has left her “fearful” and she wants to educate people on how to safely interact with their pets.

Expert shares top tips on how keep your family safe around dogs

A recent increase in dog attacks has concerned Stephanie Zikmann, who wants to educate people on how to safely interact with their pets - here are her top tips.

An English Springer Spaniel

Alabama Rot: most commonly affected dog breeds

Rachel Anderson of Skegness, Lincolnshire after recovering from a horrific dog attack.

Mum savaged in dog attack calls for licences to be brought back

Best dog beds 2021: stylish, comfortable dog beds for kinds of dogs, and every owner’s budget

Stylish, comfortable dog beds for all kinds of dogs, and every budget

The best UK spas have been revealed

The 13 best spas in UK revealed for 2023

Find out your dog’s personality with pet expert’s quiz

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae that can ‘kill in 15 minutes’

Encore’s Beef selection is thought to contain small pieces of metal (Photo: Adobe)

Warning to pet owners as dog food urgently recalled for containing metal

Dog owners warned against sharing bed with their pets due to ‘untreatable superb...

Dog owners are happier than those without a four-legged companion

This is a job role for both dog owners and their pets.

Get paid £30,000 to go vegan, with your dog, for three months

Dog owners could face a £1000 fine for breaking these rules

The dog owner believes the colour blue was used as her dogs are male (Image: Wirral Animal Samaritans: Facebook)

Pet owners urged to stay alert for dog thieves as mysterious stickers appear out...

A dog must wear a collar with its owner’s name and address on it (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dog owners risk £5k fine or jail for using harness instead of collar on walks

Nanuk the poisoned Labrador

Deaths of two more dogs as campaigner looks to raise awareness of risks to pets...

Vets are warning UK dog owners about deadly Alabama Rot disease - what you need to know (Photo: Shutterstock)

Vets are warning UK dog owners about deadly Alabama Rot disease - what you need ...

Dog-friendly sites simply pawfect for Eat Out welcome in UK

These are 9 strange but true animal laws all pet owners should be aware of

The unluckiest pet names

Unluckiest pet names revealed

Vets are warning dog owners of an increased risk of lungworm

Lungworm: Dog owners warned of increased risk as cooler weather sets in

Deadly flesh rotting disease Alabama Rot is on the increase and initially causes sores like this on dogs Photo: David Walker

Dog owners warned of deadly flesh rotting disease as first cases confirmed

Animals can suffer in the bleak midwinter