Pets

Who needs a dog walker when you can have a smartphone?

Who needs a dog walker when you can have a smartphone?

As dogs begin to shed their lighter coats in favour of winter coats, experts have warned people not to let their pets into bed with them

As dogs begin to shed their lighter coats in favour of winter coats, experts have warned people not to let their pets into bed with them

Dog owners told why they mustn't let their pets in bed this winter

Larry the cat is 17 years old

Larry the cat is 17 years old

National government

'Larry (the cat) can teach us a thing or two'

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Polar bears, badgers and the Egyptian Goose - the strangest banned UK pets

Staff and resident enjoyed the special show

Staff and resident enjoyed the special show

Care home residents mark National Dog Day with special show

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

There are a few tips to help your dog to not feel lonely if you're going on holiday

Animal behaviourist shares top 5 tips for leaving your dog to go on holiday

Simba, Ella and Monty

Simba, Ella and Monty

Could you adopt one of these cats?

There have been 70 attacks by dogs on livestock already this year, up on 2023.

There have been 70 attacks by dogs on livestock already this year, up on 2023.

Dog attacks on livestock increase on Dartmoor

The VetPlus expert reassured owners that there is

The VetPlus expert reassured owners that there is

Cat owners urged to look for symptoms of 'serious' disease affecting their pets

Does your cat scratch your furniture?

Does your cat scratch your furniture?

Cat scratching your furniture? This is how you can stop it without hurting them

The RSPCA would like more people to consider adopting animals rather than buying them as its rehoming centres hit capacity

The RSPCA would like more people to consider adopting animals rather than buying them as its rehoming centres hit capacity

RSPCA urges Brits to adopt pets instead of buying as centres hit 'breaking point'

Devon nature-focused organisations welcome dog expert's advice

Devon nature-focused organisations welcome dog expert's advice

East Devon Council

Devon nature-focused organisations welcome dog expert's advice

Saunton Beach Villas are a top choice for a holiday with your pet. Photo: Saunton Beach Villas/Rhian White Photography

Saunton Beach Villas are a top choice for a holiday with your pet. Photo: Saunton Beach Villas/Rhian White Photography

10 of the best dog-friendly stays in Devon

Ned Riley will be at the show across the three days

Ned Riley will be at the show across the three days

County Show supports autistic man's unique talent

New building at Axhayes Cats Protection

New building at Axhayes Cats Protection

Successful move into new centre by Axhayes Cats Protection

Kathryn Sellick with puppy Bueno and her awards for grooming and handling

Kathryn Sellick with puppy Bueno and her awards for grooming and handling

Dog grooming success for Bicton College student at Crufts

Lorna and Nora performing their winning routine at Crufts

Lorna and Nora performing their winning routine at Crufts

East Budleigh's dancing dog Nora wins top prize at Crufts

Is it too cold to walk my dog? Expert's top tips to pet owners

Is it too cold to walk my dog? Expert's top tips to pet owners

Is it too cold to walk my dog? Expert's top tips to pet owners

American XL Bully owners must either register their dogs for an exemption or have their dogs euthanised.

American XL Bully owners must either register their dogs for an exemption or have their dogs euthanised.

American Bully XL

XL Bully owners can now register their dogs for exemption - how it works

If you're dreading Bonfire Night for the sake of your pets this year, you are not alone

If you're dreading Bonfire Night for the sake of your pets this year, you are not alone

OPINION: I'm a new dog owner - Bonfire Night is filling me with dread

The Met Office forecasts temperatures could peak at 32C on Wednesday and Thursday this week

The Met Office forecasts temperatures could peak at 32C on Wednesday and Thursday this week

RSCPA warns dog owners of 'silent killer' as heatwave hits

Pets4Homes has said both the number of buyers and the availability of puppies and kittens are decreasing to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels

Pets4Homes has said both the number of buyers and the availability of puppies and kittens are decreasing to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels

What's your favourite type of dog? UK's most popular breed has been revealed

The pony is now in safe hands.

The pony is now in safe hands.

Specialist team from Exmouth called to help rescue pony from water-filled ditch

Cat owners have 12 months to act before they could face a fine of up to £500 for not having their pet microchipped

Cat owners have 12 months to act before they could face a fine of up to £500 for not having their pet microchipped

Cat owners warned they risk £500 fine if they do not act

The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright recommends that if your dog is sick and vomiting, a trip to the vet is vital as pancreatitis can progress quickly.

The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright recommends that if your dog is sick and vomiting, a trip to the vet is vital as pancreatitis can progress quickly.

Yorkshire Vet warns this BBQ food could be ‘life threatening’ if eaten by dogs

Lara the dog with RSPCA inspector Nichola Johnson

Lara the dog with RSPCA inspector Nichola Johnson

Cruelty against animals is currently on the rise in Devon

This is everything dog owners should know about palm oil bergs as a dog dies after eating one on a beach

This is everything dog owners should know about palm oil bergs as a dog dies after eating one on a beach

Warning to owners as dog dies after eating palm oil berg - what you need to know

Pets at Home are warning cat owners to take extra steps to keep their pets hydrated

Pets at Home are warning cat owners to take extra steps to keep their pets hydrated

Cat owners issued urgent heatwave warning by vets

Tibetan Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and Mastiffs are among the most expensive dog breeds to own over their lifetimes, according to new research.

Tibetan Mastiffs, Newfoundlands and Mastiffs are among the most expensive dog breeds to own over their lifetimes, according to new research.

UK's 20 most expensive dog breeds to own revealed - Does yours make the list?

Dolphin in Devon found infected with bird flu

Dolphin in Devon found infected with bird flu

Livestock health

Dolphin in Devon found infected with bird flu

These are 5 of the plants that are toxic to pets

These are 5 of the plants that are toxic to pets

Five poisonous plants that could harm your pets this spring

VetsNow has now urged owners to be cautious that their dogs and cats don't consume any of

VetsNow has now urged owners to be cautious that their dogs and cats don't consume any of

Vets issue warning over 'life-threatening' substance to pets amid UK cold snap

Bruce, a cat needing a 'hands-off' settling in period in his new home

Bruce, a cat needing a 'hands-off' settling in period in his new home

Can you give Bruce the cat a 'special' home?

Have you seen Amber in the Exmouth area? Picture: Julie Day

Have you seen Amber in the Exmouth area? Picture: Julie Day

Pet owner's plea after dog missing for seven months

Look at those faces, how could you say no!

Look at those faces, how could you say no!

Urgent appeal by Guide Dogs for puppy raisers in East Devon

Midnight, a cat needing a new home

Midnight, a cat needing a new home

Can you give this cat a new home?

In first place was Rufus - the mummy. Credit Anna Fitzgerald.

In first place was Rufus - the mummy. Credit Anna Fitzgerald.

Exmouth artist hosts 'paw-some' dog show

This dinosaur has already settled down to live on Exmouth Strand. (Not a real one!)

This dinosaur has already settled down to live on Exmouth Strand. (Not a real one!)

Will the dinosaurs get their planet back?

Bobby and Dotty, mother and daughter Shih Tzus

Bobby and Dotty, mother and daughter Shih Tzus

Seven rescue animals in Devon needing new forever homes