Scientists develop sensor to save children and pets left in vehicles
Reports of animals and children trapped in sweltering cars have become a common occurrence during hot spells, and now scientists have developed a sensor that could save lives.
Pets
Cat and dog home launches pet food bank
A cat and dog home is launching a pet food bank to help owners struggling to feed their beloved animals.
Owning a dog linked to longer life, scientists claim
Dogs are not only man’s best friend, but also may be the key to living a longer life, a new study claims.
Feline friend? Cats form bonds with owners just like dogs, study claims
Cats are not always known for being the most friendly of pets but we may be wrong about their aloof and independent nature.
Cat swallowed metal clip in race to scoff favourite treat
A cat who swallowed a metal clip while stealing his favourite treat has made a full recovery after life-saving surgery.
Fleas thrive as numbers soar in humid conditions
Record heat coupled with wet weather has created the “perfect” environment for fleas to thrive, according to Rentokil.
Crazy cat lady stereotype ‘not supported by evidence’
There is no evidence to support the crazy cat lady stereotype that owners of the pets are disproportionately depressed, anxious or alone, according to new research.
Dog owners warned to be vigilant after number of pets struck down with liver disease
Dog owners have been urged to be vigilant after a number of pets were struck down by a mystery illness.
Cats Mango and Maple are in care in Dundee and now need permanent home
A forever home is required for two cats currently in Dundee temporarily.
UK dog owners more likely to meet physical activity targets, study suggests
The UK would be less active without man’s best friend, research suggests.
Pets found to be carrying bugs resistant to humans-only antibiotic
Pets brought to a small animal hospital in the UK have been found to be harbouring bugs resistant to a “last resort” antibiotic not licensed for veterinary use.
All Tayside fire stations to get specialist oxygen masks to save lives of pets
All fire stations across Tayside are to be given specialist oxygen masks designed to save the lives of family pets.
Tayside rabbit lovers wanted to rehome six rabbits – have you got room for a furry friend?
Rabbit lovers across Tayside are being asked to open their hearts and their homes to some new fluffy companions.
Angus Council gets 1,247 noise complaints, mostly about animals
Angus Council has received 1,247 noise complaints in the past four years – and issued just four abatement notices.
Dundee plumber rescues sneaky cat Eros who had been hiding under bathtub for days
A sneaky cat is feline fine after a plumber rescued him from under a bathtub where he had taken refuge for days.
Appeal for information amid fears beloved pet dog has been stolen
A huge campaign to find a missing Tayside dog is aiming to make the beloved pet "too hot to handle".
Tayside woman calls for muzzling after her bichon frise ‘savaged’ by greyhounds had to be put down
A Tayside animal lover has called for dogs to be muzzled after her beloved pet was “savaged” by two greyhounds and had to be put down.
Animal lover Layla made sure city’s needy dogs were not forgotten at Christmas
A kind-hearted schoolgirl produced her own calendars to raise money for her local dog shelter.
Cancer survivor spends £14,000 to save life of her priceless pet dog, aged 14
A cancer survivor spent £14,000 to save the life of her 14-year-old dog after he helped her recover.
Dundee boy with cerebral palsy gets cat back after two women seen throwing her out of car outside Ninewells A&E
A Dundee boy with cerebral palsy is “delighted” to have been reunited with his pet cat after the animal’s mysterious disappearance.