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

Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs Amber Allott

Littlehaven Beach in South Shields. Photo: South Tyneside Council.

Littlehaven Beach designated bathing area will not restrict dog access Ryan Smith

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

Here are seven places you can't take your dog

7 places you could be fined if you take your dogs Chloe Clarke

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 Chelsie Sewell

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

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 Daniel Mcneil

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 Chelsie Sewell

Rough Collie dog breed at risk of extinction say Kennel Club Daniel Mcneil

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

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 Sophie Wills

An English Springer Spaniel

Alabama Rot: most commonly affected dog breeds Patrick Hollis

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

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

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 Deborah Cicurel

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 Beth Franklin

A male swan and his cygnet were reportedly killed by dogs at Monkton Marsh.

Owners urged to keep dogs on leads after 'two swans are killed' at beauty spot Tony Gillan

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

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 Hiyah Zaidi

Herrington Country Park in Sunderland in 2021. Photo: Garry Wallace.

Toxic blue-green algae warning to dog owners Ross Robertson

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

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

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 Sally Burton

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

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... Hiyah Zaidi

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 Claire Schofield

The Mayor Cllr Pat Hay visiting West Park, Jarrow, for Love Parks Week.

'Make memories, not a mess' plea for parks Ross Robertson

Dog owners warned of lungworm danger to pets after damp May weather Tom Patterson

South Tyneside Council issued just ten fines for dog fouling in the last five years

South Tyneside Council issued just 10 fines for dog fouling in five years

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 ... Iain Leggat

Frankie the pug awaits treatment at the vet (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP) (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO/AFP via Getty Images)

Flat-faced dog popularity continues to soar Dominic Scurr

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

Mick Naisbitt photographed the Bluefire jellyfish while walking along Ryhope beach in Sunderland.

Jellyfish warning as hundreds head to the coast in hot weather Newsroom

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

Royal Mail has launched Dog Awareness Week.

Royal Mail launch awareness week as eight posties are attacked by dogs every day By The Newsroom