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

Charity concerned over rise in 'click and collect' cats

Charity concerned over rise in 'click and collect' cats

18th October, 2022

More people are buying a cat on Facebook after falling in love with a photo or video. The latest Cats and Their Stats (CATS) Report from Cats Protection reveals that 61% of cats purchased in the last 12 months were found online, compared with 58% in 2021 — and almost a quarter were found on Facebook, up from 16% last year....

Border terrier

Funding offered for Border Terrier research

11th October, 2022

New funding has been made available to support research into a condition that particularly affects Border Terriers and certain other breeds of dog. Gallbladder mucocele (GBM) occurs when the gallbladder becomes enlarged due to the accumulation of an excessive amount of mucus that has formed into a solid mass, or a mucocele....

Dogs can sniff out stress

Dogs can sniff out stress

4th October, 2022

Dogs are so finely tuned to our feelings, and have such a powerful sense of smell, that they can smell stress from human sweat and breath. In a study by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, four dogs were given samples of sweat and breath taken from participants before and after they tried to solve a difficult maths problem....

Dog in costume

Are Halloween costumes ok for pets?

29th September, 2022

Without doubt, there is a growing trend for fancy dress costumes for pets. In recent years, many stores have started to sell a range of outfits to match your furry friend with the whole family....

Black Cat

Black Cat Day – 27th October

29th September, 2022

National Black Cat Day provides the chance for all feline fans to show off their love for this iconic animal....

Walking beagle

National Walk Your Dog Week 1st – 7th October

29th September, 2022

It’s no secret our furry friends love walkies, just say the word, or show their lead and the excitement can clearly be seen (well, in most)!...

How do dogs process what they see?

How do dogs process what they see?

27th September, 2022

For the first time, scientists have been able to take a look at how a dog’s mind reconstructs what it is looking at. The results suggest that dogs are more attuned to actions in their environment rather than to who or what is doing the action....

smiling boxer dog looking into the camera

Do Boxer dogs have health problems?

23rd September, 2022

Pedigree dogs are more prone to illness than mixed breeds, and boxers come with their fair share of predisposed conditions. Purely Pets shares what they are and how dog insurance plans can help....

ginger cat laying on their back with bandage on after surgery

Does pet insurance cover spaying?

23rd September, 2022

Spaying your animal has many advantages, but what does the procedure involve, and is it covered by pet insurance? Learn more below....