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App-fed pets go hungry for 10 hours
Pets went 10 hours without food when a smartphone-controlled feeding device malfunctioned. The $149 (£113) Petnet technology enables owners to feed their cats and dogs while they are not in the house.
July29th7ft Great Dane could be biggest pet
Dog owners should soon find out if a 7ft Great Dane called Major is the biggest pet on the planet.
July28thLong-lost London cat turns up in Paris
A cat is back with her London owners after going missing for over eight years. Moon Unit, named after actress Moon Unit Zappa, was found in Paris - 200 miles from owners Sean Purdy and Marna Gilligan's home.
July27thPet owner takes hot dog challenge
A dog owner has put herself through the ordeal of being left in a hot car with the windows up to highlight what some animals have to suffer.
July26thRSPCA warns of heat dangers to pets
The RSPCA has warned pet owners about the dangers of sun and heat damage to cats and dogs following a spate of incidents during the heatwave. The appeal comes after last weekend saw the charity's emergency hotline deal with 106 reports concerning dogs kept in overly warm conditions.
July22ndCaller rang 999 for dog treatment
Pet owners have been warned not to ring 999 if their animal falls ill.
July21stDog collapse fuels heatstroke warning
Vets are offering top tips to pet owners during the hot spell after a dog fainted with heatstroke. Bud, a Liverpool-based American bulldog, was close to death while on a walk with his owner Emma Charlton.
July20thOar-inspiring dog in charity kayak trek
A dog called Max is set to undertake an epic 100-mile, 138-lock charity kayak journey this autumn.
July19thCats and dogs 'not even in top 25 pets'
Animal academics have released a list of what they claim to be the most suitable pets - and the results may well surprise.
July18thCat seeks home after double loss
Felix the cat is looking for a new forever family to cushion a double loss in his long life.
July15thPM bids farewell to Larry cat
Larry the cat is one of the things David Cameron will miss most about leaving Downing Street.
July14thJuly 'peak time for dumped pets'
Pet owners dump their animals in July more than any other month, according to new RSPCA figures.
July13thNo.10 happy as Larry keeps cat post
Larry the cat will outlast David Cameron at the Prime Minister's official residence when successor Theresa May takes over later this week. Downing Street staff are reportedly happy to keep the white-and-brown tabby as its mouse-catcher inside No.10.
July12thHome wanted for cat with no nose
Pet lovers are said to be ignoring Dave the cat at a Somerset re-homing centre because he has no nose.
July8thPolice adopt cat as new mascot
A cat has become the new official mascot of Durham Police Force.
July7th'Keep your pet hydrated this summer'
Pet owners must make sure they know the amount of water they should give their dogs and cats this summer, a new survey suggests.
July6thDog owners warned against cloning
Dog cloning cannot bring back pet owners' beloved animals nor guarantee exact replicas, the scientist behind Dolly the pioneering sheep has warned.
July5thAppeal over attacks by dogs on postal workers
The number of attacks by dogs on postal workers remains
July5th'Bowie cat' eyes Vogue appearance
A cat's David Bowie-like eyes are her passport to fame and possible fortune. Vogue fashion magazine is to feature feline supermodel Starina Esperanza Silvaz across two pages.
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