Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Pet owners will share their beds with pets to feel safe
25th November, 2019
Do you allow your pets to share your bedroom — and your bed? A new study of 2,000 cat and dog owners in the UK by pet wellbeing specialist Itchpet.com has found that two thirds will snuggle up with their pet at night — and three in 10 of those say they like the feeling of security they get from having them there....
Rare male tortoiseshell cats discovered at two rehoming centres!
25th November, 2019
Did you know that tortoiseshell cats are almost always female? An extra chromosome can sometimes result in a male tortoiseshell being born. But this one in 3,000 genetic quirk means that male ‘torties’ are very rare — so it made headlines when two were recently taken into the care of Cats Protection and the RSPCA....
Road Safety Week
22nd November, 2019
In support of Road Safety Week, we’ve put together a list of some useful gadgets and outerwear that will help keep you safer on the roads in the winter months....
The benefits of children building a bond with pet
11th November, 2019
Adorable, fun and full of love, pets can be wonderful additions to the family. They form strong bonds with children, helping little ones learn empathy, responsibility and compassion, as well as boosting physical and mental wellbeing....
Flat-faced dogs face increased risk from obesity, experts warn
5th November, 2019
Flat-faced breeds of dog such as Pugs and English Bulldogs are at increased risk from the effects of piling on the pounds, according to pet welfare experts....
Top questions pet owners ask their vet answered
1st November, 2019
We’ve put our knowledge to good use and answered some of the most popular questions pet owners ask vets – take a look and deepen your understanding of your pooch or pussycat....
Who are the most famous dogs ever?
1st November, 2019
Every dog owner has their favourite famous mutt or pedigree pooch. Here’s our Top 10, ranging from movie stars to literary legends to life-saving Labradors....
Vets offer advice on pets and fireworks
29th October, 2019
With fireworks season just around the corner, vets are encouraging pet owners to think about how they can minimise distress to their pets during this year’s Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve festivities....
Should all pet cats have a microchip?
24th October, 2019
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on whether all pet cats should be microchipped....