Dog News Network

So you’ve heard about CNN (I guess!), we’ll welcome to DNN – the Dog News Network! Every day we scour the very best online sources for dog news and info and post a daily digest of the latest, breaking interesting dog news and articles from around the world. We select our sources carefully and this [...]

Tweet Email Tweet Email Happy Dog, Germany’s leading and largest dried premium dog food manufacturer, in keeping with its philosophies, has recently introduced to the UK, as part of its on going programme of providing premium quality products to a discerning market, a new innovative product for dogs with sensitive digestive systems – AFRICA. AFRICA [...]

Many holidays cause a spike in poison-related cases for animals, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. A holiday that’s known for choco­late, flowers and cocktails can cause a myriad of poisoning possibilities. The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association is providing tips on how to prevent unwanted consequences with your favorite Valentine’s Day treats. Every rose has [...]

You dreamed of bringing home Lassie, but you may have a dog that acts more like Cujo! Fortunately, continuing your training sessions will pay off, with a dog that is well behaved and joy to be around. Never give up on your dog, no matter how exhausted you are. Without reinforcement, your dog will revert [...]

Pet-lovers know the importance of a healthy diet for their cats and dogs, but many can’t resist the occasional treat. Now animal charity the PDSA warns that pet obesity rates could reach 50% by 2013, which is shocking news for responsible pet owners.* Obesity in cats and dogs is preventable with a good diet and [...]

According to new research, the ongoing economic growth in India has been replicated in the pet sector. The number of pet shops is increasing rapidly and driving growth of pet products in India. Veterinary clinics are also growing in number and more vets are becoming involved in retailing. Many grooming products have become available over [...]

Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today its United Pet Group (UPG) subsidiary has completed the acquisition of FURminator®, the leading worldwide provider of branded and patented deshedding products to the pet industry, from HKW Capital Partners III, L.P. and the other shareholders. A definitive agreement [...]

Christmas is a time the whole family is together, a time to enjoy and cherish the memories made and it seems Britain’s dog owners are taking this message to heart as a new survey reveals. The UK’s lucky canines can expect to enjoy the festive season as much as their owners as an incredible 49% [...]

K9 Magazine, the digital dog magazine, has cautioned dog owners to be on their guard during the festive season. Christmas time presents a series of risks to dog health, according to K9 Magazine. While home may be the ideal destination this time of year, many pet owners find that there is no place like the [...]

Christmas cheer nearly turned to tears for a Humberside family after their pet dog ate the treats from an advent calendar – then needed emergency veterinary treatment for chocolate poisoning. Three-year-old Lhasa Apso, Daisy, helped herself to the goodies when owner Frances Hird (34) left the calendar unattended as she took daughter Holly to school [...]

Tweet Email Tweet Email Through the efforts of Pennsylvania Senator Andy Dinniman and the passionate voices of animal advocates throughout the state, Daniel’s Law advanced in the Pennsylvania Senate, unanimously passing the Senate Ag and Rural Affairs Committee on Wednesday, December 14. The law will make it a crime for animals to be euthanized in [...]