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

What types of tricks can I train my dog to do?

What types of tricks can I train my dog to do?

19th July, 2019

Teaching your dog to do tricks and commands is one of the best bonding experiences you can have with your pet. As the RSCPA tells us, good training can improve a pup’s quality of life. It can also keep you both active, beat boredom and give you greater control over your pet’s safety when you’re out and about on walkies....

How to ensure bug-free summer travel with your pet

How to ensure bug-free summer travel with your pet

16th July, 2019

If you’re taking your pet on holiday abroad this summer, what can you do to make sure they don’t pick up worms, ticks and other parasites?...

AI-powered cat flap stops cat bringing home prey

AI-powered cat flap stops cat bringing home prey

11th July, 2019

If your furry friend has a tendency to catch rodents or birds and bring them home, you’ll admire the work of Amazon employee Ben Hamm, who has spent hours (and hours) training a machine-learning system to stop his ‘sweet, murderous’ cat Metric from coming in through the cat flap when carrying prey....

Do cats have any feelings for their owners?

Do cats have any feelings for their owners?

9th July, 2019

We all love our cats but have you ever felt the feeling’s not mutual? Do our feline friends really love us as much as we love them?...

10 reasons why dogs are a man’s best friend

10 reasons why dogs are a man’s best friend

9th July, 2019

Today’s pampered and much love pooches are a far cry from wild wolves. We treat our dogs like family, make sure they’ve covered by dog insurance and spoil them with plenty of treats! To many owners, their dog is literally their best friend....

Dulux dogs 'facing extinction' as fashions change

Dulux dogs 'facing extinction' as fashions change

4th July, 2019

The Old English Sheepdog has fallen to historic low rates of puppy registrations and risks extinction if the trend continues, the Kennel Club has warned....

A dog panting in a car during a car trip with the sun setting in the distance

Don't leave your dog behind on summer days out

2nd July, 2019

If you're getting out and about this summer, why not take your dog with you?...

Bring Your Dog To Work Day

Bring your dog to work day

20th June, 2019

Bring Your Dog To Work Day is this Friday (21st June) and we’re thrilled to be an official sponsor of the day!...

Battersea warns of health risks for flat-faced cats

Battersea warns of health risks for flat-faced cats

14th June, 2019

There has been a lot of publicity over the health concerns associated with flat-faced dogs - such as breathing and heart problems - but did you know it's also an issue that concerns cats?...