WARNING: Some readers may find the images contained in this story of his injuries distressing A rugby player has urged dog owners to pick up after their pets after an injury infected with poo left him with a life-changing condition. Darryl Adams, 50, was hospitalized after his shin was stamped on with rugby boot studs covered in dog poo. The …
Dr. Jane
February 24, 2022
Dog owners are being offered £5,000 to sniff their pet’s poo for eight weeks. OMNI, a plant-based pet food brand, wants dog owners to introduce a specially formulated diet to their pooch before monitoring the impact on their stool, including a daily sniff. The firm also wants to look at the dog’s general health, energy levels, and behavior. The successful …
Dr. Jane
December 12, 2021
MYSURU: Although the Supreme Court stated that problems related to the threat posed by dogs in parks will be noted if the relevant ministry authorities do not take action, Mysuru City Corporation continues to show disregard for the problem. In fact, the city society’s animal husbandry department is looked after by the health officers instead of a veterinary expert. A …
Dr. Jane
December 5, 2021
With colder temperatures and the onset of snowfall, now is a good time to talk about de-icing and frozen dog poop … two environmental issues that deserve some attention here in western New York in winter. Salt and sack deicers do a great job at melting ice and preventing snow from building up on sidewalks and driveways. But did you …
Dr. Jane
October 19, 2021
A historic hall in South Derbyshire is “plagued” by vandals, drug use, abusive “youth”, underage alcohol use and dog feces, claimed owners and tenants. Problems are reported about the Gresley Old Hall in Church Gresley which is also considered one of the most haunted venues in the UK. Now planning documents filed with the South Derbyshire County Council show a …
Residents are “appalled” by the condition of the dog waste containers in and around Tylers Green – they fear the stench is a “serious health hazard”. Overflowing dog poop bins in Chepping Wycombe parish have become a major problem for residents, especially in hot weather. Despite signs on the bins clearly telling dog owners to take the trash home with …
A scared couple said they were too scared to sleep after a spate of arson attacks on their Middlesbrough home. Mother of six Charlotte McKenna says she and her autistic partner, John Williams, 31, have been victims of at least six incidents in the past two weeks alone. But “the last straw,” said the 36-year-old, was when she discovered on …
Residents of a housing estate on the outskirts of Belfast draw attention to the dog poop problem in the area – by spraying it orange. Members of the Ballybeen Improvement Group in Dundonald, along with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Councils, have started a four-week program to encourage all dog owners to pick up after their pooch. Andrew McCormick, community development …
Yeji Kim We all relate to how uncomfortable constipation can be, so it’s not hard to imagine what your kitten will feel when he’s having the same problem. As with humans, cat constipation can be an occasional nuisance to your feline friend, but it can also be an indication of a larger health problem. So don’t break out butter, olive …
While there are fines and measures preventing pet owners from leaving dog poop on a path, many ignore the law because of the successful implementation of these measures. A recent survey by Dogs Trust found that 69% of respondents say they frequently witness dog walkers failing to clean up after their dog. 57% say that dog fouling is a major …
