If you're looking to introduce a furry friend to your family in the not-so-distant future, you're not alone.  There has been a significant rise in the number of pet owners over the last year, in part due to lockdown. In fact, between the start of lockdown and March 2021, 3.2...

Cats love to be outside so in the run-up to National Gardening Week on 1 May, the feline welfare charity Cats Protection has some top tips for cat owners. Beware of dangerous plants The most important gardening tip for all cat owners is to avoid lilies both outdoors and inside the...

Blackburn-based pet food manufacturer Pets Choice has brought in three new recruits including a Head of Pet and eCommerce Sale Pets Choice has announced that Ken Davies has joined as Head of Pet and eCommerce Sales having previously worked as the Director of Area Sales at LeisureGrow PetFace, supporting key...

Birmingham Dogs Home launches walking challenge to support homeless dogs Birmingham Dogs Home is encouraging the local community to walk 100k in May for National Walking Month while raising funds to support homeless dogs in the West Midlands. The charity is launching the ‘Spring into May’ challenge to support the four-legged friends...

Billy starred in an Omaze prize draw campaign with VIP and RSPCA Ambassador Joanna Page  A sweet Staffordshire bull terrier who was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned has now landed on his paws in a new loving forever home. Nine-year-old Staffie Billy was found abandoned in the Camden area...

Vet reveals what to avoid and how to create a garden where owners and pets can thrive. The garden is a great place for pets and owners alike to relax and exercise – however, research shows around 7.8 million dogs in the UK could be exposed to poisonous garden plants. To...

Bosch reveals nation is wasting 12 days a year cleaning up after pets and unveils new innovation to save time Today, research has revealed that Brits spend up to 12 days per year, 46 minutes per day on ‘time-sucking’ activities. Bosch has launched its first 2in1 cordless vacuum and mop,...

A leading veterinary charity has named seven things in the home that could be fatal when within paws’ reach.  PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding pet owners of the surprising household items and features that can create a harmful environment. From knowing the dangers of an open bin...

RSPCA and fire crew rescue dog from 15ft deep shaft after ‘stroke of luck’ find A dog walker, RSPCA officers and firefighters worked together to rescue a dog from a waterlogged 15ft-deep (4.5m) concrete shaft in County Durham. A man was walking his dogs on wasteland known locally as Phoenix Sidings...

Veterinarian offers advice on how to prevent and remove ticks from pets why to NEVER buy parasite-prevention over-the-counter With ticks most active from April to October, veterinarians are warning UK pet owners to be extra vigilant with parasite prevention.  Ticks are small, parasitic spider-like creatures that feed on mammals' blood. As...