Pets

Dachshunds may seem somewhat comical but they were bred to be hunters (Picture: Scott Barbour)

When dogs return to nature – just how domesticated are they really? Jacqueline Boyd

Four of the most popular fish for unheated aquariums.

Best Cold Water Aquarium Fish 2025: 10 great fish for unheated tanks

Easter eggs can be potentially fatal if eaten by our dogs/

The life-threatening warning signs your dog has eaten chocolate

Dogs and chocolate do not mix.

What happens if a dog eats chocolate? Symptoms, treatment, causes

Four popular tropical fish that tend to swim near the top of an aquarium.

Best Top Dwelling Tropical Fish: 10 fish for the top of the tank

If you have a tick removal tool - and are confident you know how to use it - you can use it to rid your pup of the parasites.

Dogs and Ticks: Vet reveals everything need to know about the parasite

Four giants of the aquarium world.

Big and Colourful Tropical Fish 2025: 11 of the largest aquarium fish

Cats can cost a fair amount of cash over their lifetime.

Costly Cats 2025: 11 breeds of cute cat that cost most to take care of

These fish all bear live young.

Tropical Fish To Breed 2025: Here are 10 breeds of livebearing fish

The warm weather can be dangerous for our dogs.

The exact temperature it's too warm to walk your dog

Some of the world's smallest breeds of cat.

Smallest Cats 2025: Here are the 11 tiniest breeds of cat in the world

These colourful fish will all naturally form shoals in your aquarium.

Top Schooling Tropical Fish 2025: 13 fish that form colourful shoals

Dogs can suffer from hay fever during the pollen season just like humans.

The common signs and symptoms of hay fever in dogs and how to treat it

Cat missing since November found more than 300 miles away

Some of the most popular fish for saltwater aquariums.

Top Tropical Marine Fish 2025: 10 popular fish for saltwater aquariums

Inside dog-friendly cafe Bijou, where pooches are 'spoilt rotten' with their own tasty menu

Watch: Dogs get 'spoilt rotten' with afternoon tea and cakes

73 per cent would happily eat a piece of food that has fallen on the ground

Half of Brits embrace ‘five-second rule’ in effort to avoid food waste

How long can you expect these colourful fish to live for?

Tropical Fish Lifespans 2025: How long 15 popular aquarium fish live

Some of the most colourful aquarium fish.

Colourful Tropical Fish 2025: 10 of the most colourful aquarium fish

Cat owners reveal extreme lengths their pets go to for treats

Linzi McLean from Chorley believes her lovely 22-year-old pet Staffy Sasha could be Britain's oldest dog

'Britain's oldest dog' celebrates 22nd birthday in adorable video

A new report has found that over 20,000 dogs have been stolen in the UK between 2014 and 2024.

Top 10 loved dog breeds with the most reported thefts

Four creatures that will help keep your aquarium looking pristine.

Tropical Fish Bottom Feeders 2025: 11 fish to keep your aquarium clean

Inside Soft Paws play area with a huge ball pit and slide

Video: I took my dog to a soft play area...he LOVED the huge ball pit

Dawn Heaton with her miniature poodle, Henry at Preston Trick Dogs

Video: I teach my dogs do tricks...it's all about having fun

Four of the most hypoallergenic breeds of cat.

Hypoallergenic Cats 2025: 13 breeds of cat for allergy sufferers

Four fish that will happily live in a community tank with other colourful species.

Friendly Tropical Fish 2025: 13 passive fish ideal for community tanks

Four of the world's most expensive breeds of cat.

Costly Cats 2025: The 13 most expensive breeds of adorable cat

They may be beautiful, but these fish can be fearsome.

Aggressive Tropical Fish 2025: 10 aquarium fish that don't mix well

Miuccia, a whippet, poses beside the trophy after winning the title for Best In Show at Crufts.

Whippet named Best in Show at Crufts - what are they like as pets?

Some of the best breeds of tropical fish for small tanks.

Top Tropical Fish For Small Tanks 2025: 13 fish for small aquariums

A number of other iconic British breeds have a worrying start to the year

Chart-dropping: HMV dog hits record low

Four great fish for first time aquarium owners.

First Tropical Fish 2025: 12 easy to look tropical fish for beginners

Four of the most popular breeds of tropical fish.

Top Tropical Fish 2025: Here are the 13 most popular aquarium fish

Legal plans to protect dogs from theft in Scotland revealed

Some ingredients we use for pancakes can be dangerous to dogs.

Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

Fireworks can be a traditional part of Eid celebrations.

Eid Fireworks 2025: When are they set off, what's the law?

These pancakes are perfect for your dog on Shrove Tuesday.

Dog Friendly Pancakes: These treats are perfect for Shrove Tuesday

Dogs can sometimes become distressed when they are left alone for too long.

This is the exact amount of time you can leave your dog home alone

Watch: I share my home with 16 tarantulas and a huntsman spider

Si and Ripley at Portsoy

The Scotland based dog trainer who helped viral rescue pup

The Stratos XL 2.6 is perfect for homes with pets

This top-spec Shark Vacuum can be bought for nearly half price

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has spotted a deal on Amazon that’s simply too good to miss

Leysen grooming a Persian cat

Behind the scenes at Scotland's first dedicated cat grooming salon

The flowers and plants you should avoid giving pet owners this Valentine’s Day.

These popular Valentine's Day flowers could be dangerous to your pets

Shark's vacuums have so many innovative features

Huge savings on Shark vacuums right now if you follow this link

Choose the right food to keep your canine happy and healthy

The top five online dog food providers in the UK

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

Hamster in the grass

What happened to the hamster who was living wild in my local park Gaby Soutar

Seven sheep found dead in field after suspected dog attack

Seven sheep found dead in field after suspected dog attack

All pet owners will have to decided whether to spay or neuter their pet.

Should I Spay or Neuter My Cat or Dog? Here's all the expert advice

These are the six most common health conditions in pets and the steps you can take to protect them.

The most common health conditions in pets all owners should know about

Pocket Bulldog Moss plays ball with Scottish rugby star Ewan Ashman at Dogs Trust West Calder.

Affectionate pocket bulldog plays ball with Scottish rugby star

Urgent warning to pet owners as dog chews linked to illness.

Urgent warning to pet owners not to feed dogs these chews from China

Choosing a name for a new puppy is a big decision.

Top Dog Names 2025: The 10 most popular names for adorable puppies

Claire has been inspired to write two children's books by the experience - Animal News Agency

I adopted two disabled pets - and here's all Scots animal lovers need to know be...

The most popular cat names of the last year have been revealed.

Top Cat Names 2025: The 10 most popular names for adorable kittens

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