The UK’s biggest organisation dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs has welcomed the government’s newly announced Action Plan for Animal Welfare. The first of its kind, the flagship plan aims to ensure the UK is leading the way in animal welfare and includes a ban on the use...

The RSPCA has welcomed the government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare and urged them to ‘have courage’ in delivering it. An unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities called for the UK government to take a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new...

As a new litter season comes around once again, Veterinary experts at Natures Menu have compiled a best practice guide to feeding your beloved kittens and cats. Melanie Sainsbury, Natures Menu’s in-house veterinary nurse, answers the most commonly asked questions regarding feeding feline friends of all ages. How do kittens’ nutritional...

In a first of its kind, the Government has today published an action plan for animal welfare that will revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK and introduce measures to protect the welfare of animals abroad.  Now that we have left the EU, the UK has new freedoms...

Pawfect Foods has introduced two new products into its range of grain-free, natural pet treats. Until recently Pawfect Foods was probably best known for its extensive range of Himalayan chhurpi cheese treats, fruit Jerky (Nature’s Munch) and herbal infusions (Doggy’s Cuppa). Nature's Feast (freeze-dried treats)             However in early 2021 Pawfect extended its...

A 10-year-old Akita is looking for a new home after his owner sadly passed away. Kumar was taken to Dogs Trust’s Rehoming Centre in Leeds and has been given a clean bill of health after a worrying looking growth on his paw was thankfully found to be benign. The growth...

The natural animal health experts at Nutravet have launched a new advanced tartar and plaque remover for dogs and cats. Plaque, tartar and gum inflammation are very common in pets and among the most common concerns seen by vets. By the age of three, 80% of dogs and 70% of...

This May, Agria Pet Insurance will be celebrating the differences that makes every cat special, while supporting those in rescue. Agria’s recent survey of the current situation in the UK’s cat rescues confirmed some uncomfortable statistics – including that 80% of cats are not adopted due to their age, appearance...

The future is looking bright for Kafka, a cat who recently received sight-saving surgery from a leading ophthalmologist at Swindon-based vets. Owners James Dickenson and Jo Brydon adopted Kafka in July 2020 when she was just three months old and diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia, an incurable neurological condition that...

According to new research commissioned by Lily’s Kitchen, a whopping 64% of Brits said dog waste has become an increasing issue in their area. Since the start of the pandemic, lonely Brits in lockdown have welcomed furry friends into families. The sudden rise in people becoming pet parents can be...