The RSPCA advises people to ensure they have pet insurance and avoid unwelcome vet bills this Christmas. Pet owners could find themselves having to shell out hundreds of pounds over the festive season if their animal has an unexpected accident or swallows anything from chocolate tinsel, dried fruit or turkey...

A lop-eared rabbit who looks like a unicorn, due to wonky ear that stands upright on his head, is looking for a home. Staff at RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks branch are hoping that Wonky’s unusual look will bag him a new owner in time for Christmas. Carol Spindler, from...

Ahead of the General Election on 12 December, the new Kennel Club manifesto, ‘A Voice for Dogs’, calls upon the incoming government to reshape the laws surrounding dog welfare. The wide-ranging nine-point plan highlights the key issues facing dogs and their owners and details the legislative changes and measures...

True Instinct has introduced a ‘High Meat’ product for our feline friends to its premium range of dry and complete food. With a recipe ratio of 73% high meat and 25% natural fruit, vegetables and botanicals, the nutritious dry biscuits have fantastic palatability and provide complete and balanced nutrition...

The RSPCA shines a light on the rescue animals who star in this year’s charity Christmas film. Already the film- featuring Poppy the Labrador cross and Frankie, the grey kitten alongside Shetland pony Tink – has racked up more than 190,000 views. Frankie, the tiny grey kitten, was discovered after he...

Christmas came early for the residents of Manchester Dogs Home in Cheshire, when a winter wonderland grotto was set up for them. The snow-covered space featured a giant gingerbread hose made entirely from 2,000 dog biscuits, 1,600 chewy treats, 12 kilos of melted dog drops for ‘cement’ and 24 pup-friendly...

With winter in full swing and the countdown just around the corner, Natures Menu reveals shocking festive favourites that have the potential to be hazardous to pets. These include: Christmas tree water Chocolate Christmas dinner Christmas decorations Silica gel Christmas pudding and mince pies Christmas plants Batteries Candles Fires As well...

New findings reveal that 74% of UK vet professionals believe they've seen a dog that could have been illegally imported in the past 12 months. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust polled professionals in the veterinary sector earlier this year to understand how confident they felt about identifying...

It’s Christmas! Well, very nearly and it's that time of year when we all rush out to get the perfect present for loved ones. It’s that time of the year when we’re thinking about our loved ones and what will bring a big smile to their faces on Christmas day…...

RSPCA staff are working around the clock to care for nine Dachshund puppies and their mum in the run-up to Christmas. Miniature Dachshund Olive arrived in the RSPCA’s care last month along with her nine three-week old puppies who staff believe had been bred for sale as Christmas presents. The dogs...