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An oil spill which closed a busy route has forced two dogs and their owner to find an alternative route to their vets appointment.The A39 in Washford, Somerset, was closed on Tuesday after a van and lorry collided and emergency services worked to contain a fuel leak.Instead of battling the busy, narrow, twisting back roads on the outskirts of Exmoor to visit the vets in Minehead, Christopher Wade decided to hop on the heritage steam railway to complete their journey from Watchet.Mr Wade said golden retrievers Henry and Daisy “loved” their trip on the West Somerset Railway, and he felt…

The Dandie Dinmont Heritage Trail pays tribute to the Dandie Dinmont terrier, which holds the title of being the only breed named after a fictional character. It got its namesake from Sir Walter Scot’s novel Guy Mannering, which features a character called Danie Dinmont. Now, a trail has been launched for walkers and ramblers to learn the story of the breed and how it came to be so renowned. READ MORE: Borders College among top-rated institutions in Scotland It starts at the Haining in Selkirk and takes participants across the Borders to Abbotsford, Dryburgh Abbey, Bowhill and Rothbury. Kenny Allan,…

Insurance ServicesPet Aug 5, 2025 Principal Researcher Daniel Mattia Principal Researcher Daniel Mattia Daniel Mattia is a researcher and writer for MarketWatch Guides with nearly 10 years of experience writing about auto insurance, warranties, lending and personal finance. A former licensed insurance producer, he previously wrote for Yahoo! Personal Finance, RateGenius, Bestow and other publications. Editor Shelby Fishman Editor Shelby Fishman Shelby Fishman is an assistant editor for MarketWatch Picks. Previously, she served as an assistant editor for custom content at Barron’s Group. Shelby studied broadcast journalism at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and received her Master’s in Journalism from…

Vets in the Netherlands are facing a mental health crisis made worse by increasing numbers of aggressive pet owners.Young veterinarians in particular complained that intimidating people were contributing to already high stress levels at work. They reported verbal aggression and, to a lesser extent, physical threats.Vets considered changing jobs more often than those in other professions in the Netherlands, a survey found. Horse doctors considered themselves the most overworked.In a survey of 1,000 vets, the Royal Dutch Society for Veterinary Medicine found that pressure to respond to emails outside of office hours had grown and vets were struggling to maintain…

Insurance ServicesPet Aug 5, 2025 Principal Researcher Daniel Mattia Principal Researcher Daniel Mattia Daniel Mattia is a researcher and writer for MarketWatch Guides with nearly 10 years of experience writing about auto insurance, warranties, lending and personal finance. A former licensed insurance producer, he previously wrote for Yahoo! Personal Finance, RateGenius, Bestow and other publications. Editor Shelby Fishman Editor Shelby Fishman Shelby Fishman is an assistant editor for MarketWatch Picks. Previously, she served as an assistant editor for custom content at Barron’s Group. Shelby studied broadcast journalism at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and received her Master’s in Journalism from…

It’s my dog’s world — and I’m just living in it.My family and I are the proud owners of five dogs — Khloe Jolie, Kingston Banks, Kennedy Fitzgerald, Honey Florence and Teddy Bernard (Yes, they all have middle names.)Khloe is the first dog we’ve ever owned, and she has taught us so much about being pet owners, as well as more about ourselves than we could’ve ever imagined.When my family and I first welcomed Khloe into our lives, we quickly learned so much about her personality, including that she is a diva, as well as what she does and doesn’t…

In what may be one of the most powerful and stirring episodes of the entire run of FX’s “Reservation Dogs,” the series this week took on the horror of assimilation “Indian boarding schools” — and attempt by the government in the 19th and 20th centuries to erase Native culture from the country. It’s another dark chapter that is well known by most people with Indigenous heritage, but something that most non-Natives have either never heard about, or only have a passing knowledge of it. For “Reservation Dogs” co-creator Sterlin Harjo, there was a responsibility to tell the story right. “We…

1StabyhounPowerfocusfotografie//Getty ImagesThe Stabyhoun is one of the rarest dog breeds in the world—there are about 6,000 globally and only 300 in America! This four-legged creature originated in the Netherlands, and very few were exported to other countries. Now, their popularity is growing in the United States, and we can see why: These dogs have a calm spirit that makes them perfect for families, especially ones with kids!2KooikerhondjeAlexander Shelegov//Getty ImagesOnce used to lure ducks into traps in the Netherlands, the Kooikerhondje remains a working dog today. Outside of the European country, though, this type of pup is known to be a…

“It is easy to use and manoeuvre around. Also excellent value for money.”This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreThe Dyson Ball allows 360-degree cleaning(Image: Debenhams)One way of knowing we’ve officially entered autumn is the sudden increase in mud, dirt, and even leaves around the home. And those of us with pets are also facing shedding season at the moment, causing more fur than usual to become lodged into our carpets.But one top rated Dyson vacuum is currently on a huge £100 discount, and it promises to lift pet…

Krypto the Superdog is an aspect of Superman’s comic book mythos that many fans felt would never make it into a live-action film. However, as many had speculated, Kal-El’s loyal pet will indeed have a prominent role in James Gunn’s Superman. So prominent, that we even see Krypto front and center in Superman‘s first trailer.Warner Bros./DCJames Gunn, the director and co-head of DC Studios himself, talked a bit more about Krypto in a post on social media. He shared, “Krypto arrives on screens in Superman this summer. Krypto was inspired by our dog Ozu, who we adopted shortly after I…