A dog that was adopted from Dogs Trust at the grand old age of 14 is still going strong seven years on – and having the time of his life. Now the Dogs Trust team are wondering if Taffy could be Britain’s oldest dog. Handsley and Michelle Townhill adopted Taffy...

A woman had to push a giant tortoise home in a wheelbarrow after finding him strolling through a field in Hertfordshire. The incident – one of 952 incidents involving tortoises reported to the RSPCA each year – has sparked a reminder to all tortoise owners to ensure their pet is...

Chronic kidney disease is a common illness seen in older cats that’s often mistaken for old age. In their PDSA Pet Care Column, vet charity, PDSA offer advice on spotting the warning signs of kidney disease in cats. PDSA advise that regular veterinary checks can mean that vets can detect illnesses...

The Pet Health Club has crowned, Clive, a qualified medical alert dog as the winner of its national Pet Hero of the Year competition. Clive helps his owner, Michelle Rust, manage a complex health problem. Michelle has Addison’s disease which Clive can detect through smell when her blood pressure or...

RSPCA officers found dogs at a puppy farm in Kent with untreated health problems living in unsuitable conditions. A puppy farmer has been convicted of eight animal welfare offences after RSPCA officers found ‘depressed’ dogs living in dark, dirty condition in Kent. The animal welfare charity’s Special Operations Unit launched...

Pet wellbeing company, Paws.com provide information on common summer allergies in dogs. Summer is a time when many dog owners like to be out with their furry friend, going on walks and exploring the various parks and countryside that the UK has to offer. However, what you might not realise is...

Whilst Pawfect Foods spring launch in Europe in September at PATS Telford has been well received, it’s the Himalayan Cheese treats that’s causing the most positive commotion. As we know calcium rich-milk in its raw form is almost impossible for any dog to enjoy, however turn it into a long-lasting...

Hotels.com are looking for a globe-trotting dog to em-BARK on a dream quest – reviewing canine hotels. The top dog will be required to offer their four-legged insights on walkies, comfy bedding, pampering services – and top-quality bones. Together with their owner, the chosen pooch will post their hotel reviews...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is appealing for homes for our dogs, who, despite proving they are perfect house guests, are still waiting for their forever homes. Woody, Bracken, Charlie and Henry are all staying in temporary foster care through the charity’s Home from Home scheme and are all enjoying their home...

The RSPCA is again calling on the UK government to review the Dangerous Dogs Act after thousands of dogs have lost their lives in the UK since it was introduced. Yesterday (12 August) marked the anniversary of the introduction of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 which includes Section 1, the...