Read our blogs and current news about Cats and Dogs!
Call for repeal of 'ineffective' breed specific legislation
8th September, 2022
Vets and animal welfare groups are calling for an end to the ban on certain breeds of dog. Battersea, Blue Cross, Dogs Trust, the Kennel Club, the RSPCA, Scottish SPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) say that breed specific legislation (BSL) “sentences dogs to death” simply because they look a certain way....
Dogs cry with joy when reunited with their owners
8th September, 2022
Dogs sometimes produce tears when they are very happy, researchers have found. The study in Japan looked at the reactions of dogs who were reunited with their owners and with other people they knew....
What to know about owning a beagle
8th September, 2022
If you and your household are looking for a fun, active dog who’ll get involved in all your adventures, be up for lots of exercise with you, and generally present an eager, playful face to the world, a Beagle should be high on your list....
Back to school time can trigger separation anxiety for our pets!
1st September, 2022
With the back-to-school period in full swing, Purely Pets is urging owners to ensure that getting their pets ready for the change in routine is on the to do list!...
Should I get a male or female cat?
24th August, 2022
Planning to add a cat to your household? Congratulations! Cats make wonderful companions, and we suspect that you and your family are in for some happy, affectionate times ahead....
How to care for your dog’s coat
23rd August, 2022
Let’s take a look at the various dog coat types, and how to care for them. Along the way, we’ll look at grooming – how, and how often – as well as other key questions, such as what brush best suits each coat type....
Animal Pain Awareness Month – How to recognise if your pet is in pain
23rd August, 2022
September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, however it’s not always easy to recognize if your pet is in pain. Often our pets suffer in silence because owners aren’t aware of all the signs that could indicate an underlying health issue – and unfortunately they can’t tell us themselves!...
19th – 25th September is ‘Adopt a less adoptable pet week’ – but what can you do to support?
23rd August, 2022
We love all pets regardless of their age or what they look like. However, when it comes to adopting a pet that needs a loving home, we can often have a set criteria in mind, which some deserving cats and dogs fall outside of – whether that’s a certain age, breed or colour....
The cost of living crisis - could you be a pet foster carer?
23rd August, 2022
As the cost of living crisis takes hold, pet rehoming centres across the UK are seeing a huge increase in demand for their services, causing many of them to be at capacity in terms of the number of pets they can look after....