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

Dog ownership linked to longer life in heart attack and stroke survivors

Dog ownership linked to longer life in heart attack and stroke survivors

15th October, 2019

New research offers further evidence that sharing your home with a dog is good for your health, with a Swedish study revealing that dog owners who suffer a heart attack or a stroke tend to have better survival rates....

Labradoodle creator concerned about the dogs' health

Labradoodle creator concerned about the dogs' health

8th October, 2019

They are cute and cuddly, and are known for being ideal for people with pet allergies — but the man who first came up with the idea of the labradoodle now worries that he created a monster....

Our Top 5 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe On Halloween

Our Top 5 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe On Halloween

3rd October, 2019

Kids love being spooked on Halloween, but the frightful festivities can be dangerous for pets. Read on for our top five tips on how to keep your pet happy and healthy over Halloween – and remember to buy pet insurance to make sure your moggy or pooch is covered for any mishaps....

Bringing home a new rescue dog as part of your family

Bringing home a new rescue dog as part of your family

3rd October, 2019

So you’ve made the decision to take on a rescue dog. That’s fantastic news. With so many canines stuck in rescue centres needing loving homes, choosing a rescue dog is an excellent thing to do....

Using brain food to help treat your pet’s CDS

Using brain food to help treat your pet’s CDS

2nd October, 2019

Do you share your home with a pet cat or dog? Have you noticed a change in their behaviour recently? Perhaps they seem confused, disoriented or lost in a usually familiar place? Or maybe they’ve started having little ‘accidents’ despite having been house trained for their whole life?...

How to build confidence in your canine

How to build confidence in your canine

2nd October, 2019

Does your dog cower at the sight of a stranger? Or become fearful when he’s around other dogs? If so, this could signal a lack of confidence in your canine, which can make life difficult for both you and your pup....

Having your dog in the room can help you sleep

Having your dog in the room can help you sleep

24th September, 2019

Does your dog sleep in the bedroom, or do you worry it might disturb you in the night? Researchers in the US found that people who allow their dog to spend the night in their room actually sleep better....

What to do if your cat or dog has been poisoned?

What to do if your cat or dog has been poisoned?

23rd September, 2019

Do you share your home with a cat or dog? Perhaps you’re thinking of buying a pedigree puppy or kitten, or adopting a rescue cat or dog from the local shelter?...

How to help your dog if it suffers from anxiety

How to help your dog if it suffers from anxiety

23rd September, 2019

Here we’ll take a look at some of the common causes of anxiety in dogs, what to look out for, and how to help your four-legged friend overcome any stress....