Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!

Velcro dog syndrome: Is it separation anxiety?

Velcro dog syndrome: Is it separation anxiety?

23rd January, 2023

Does your four-legged friend seem to stick to you like glue? Take our quiz to find out if it’s a simple case of velcro dog syndrome or they have separation anxiety....

Are dogs allowed on buses?

Are dogs allowed on buses?

20th January, 2023

If you want to take a trip with your dog, can you travel by bus? The answer is - maybe. Bus companies typically let drivers decide whether to allow dogs onto the bus or not. What factors influence their decision and what can you do to make a bus trip with your pooch less stressful?....

Dog training 101 – the essential guide to teaching your pet new skills

Dog training 101 – the essential guide to teaching your pet new skills

19th January, 2023

Training your dog is the perfect way to teach obedience while building a bond between you. Not sure where to start? Our dog training guide will show you how....

Campaign signposts help available to keep dogs and owners together

Campaign signposts help available to keep dogs and owners together

17th January, 2023

Dogs Trust has launched a new campaign highlighting the joy that dogs bring, and the help available to owners who are struggling during the cost of living crisis....

The ultimate guide to gingivitis in cats and dogs

The ultimate guide to gingivitis in cats and dogs

13th January, 2023

Does your pet’s breath smell? Are they going off their food? They might have gingivitis! Learn the causes and symptoms and how pet insurance with dental cover can help....

Owners encouraged to ‘take the lead’ and kick-start a healthy year for them and their pets

Owners encouraged to ‘take the lead’ and kick-start a healthy year for them and their pets

9th January, 2023

Leading UK pet insurance specialists Purely Pets and Petwise release New Year’s resolution inspiration as part of their January wellbeing collaboration....

Owners plan their holidays around their pets

Owners plan their holidays around their pets

3rd January, 2023

Nine in 10 pet owners plan their holidays around their pets, with many choosing to stay within the UK to make it easier to include four-legged family members, new research reveals....

What upcoming dog shows are there in 2023?

What upcoming dog shows are there in 2023?

3rd January, 2023

From fun events to championship competitions, we’ve got the rundown of the must-visit dog shows of 2023. Find out how to do well and what to wear while competing with your dog....

New study to look at dog behaviour and fireworks

New study to look at dog behaviour and fireworks

3rd January, 2023

Researchers are calling for dog owners to be part of a study this New Year’s Eve into how fireworks and loud noises affect dogs. Conducted by Dogs Trust in partnership with the University of Salford, the research combines the university’s specialist knowledge in acoustics and the charity’s expertise in dog behaviour....