Gus & Bella celebrates cat mums this Mother’s Day with their special ‘Best Cat Mum’ box As a mum to two cats, I was excited to receive this ‘special’ box from Gus & Bella – a subscription box service which aims to deliver happiness and wellbeing to cats and their...

Dogs get fed treats at almost half of human mealtimes, a new study by dog food company tails.com reveals. A separate study by researchers from the University of Liverpool estimates that 59 percent of dogs in Britain are overweight and this could shorten their lifespan by 2.5 years. tails.com Head Vet,...

Getting a new pet can be an exciting time in any home, but, it’s important to settle them and begin training right away. Whether you have a new puppy or have adopted an older dog, training is the most rewarding part of owning a dog. Training your dog doesn’t just...

Maintaining excellent joint health for your pet is essential to ensure they lead a good quality of life. There are a number of reasons why your pet might need help with their joint health, which includes, old age, being overweight, as well as trauma or injury. Joint problems tend to...

By Emma Purnell, RVN, CertNut Rabbits are often a species kept outside, but in extreme temperatures this means they can be more severely affected. Wild rabbits are naturally able to regulate their temperature well, as long as they can stay active and seek shelter if they need it. Making sure your...

Jacqui Cuff, Head of Advocacy and Government Relations In our latest Q&A, Cats Protection’s Head of Advocacy and Government Relations, Jacqui Cuff, answers our questions about the importance of microchipping cats and how the national charity is campaigning to make it a legal requirement. Why would you urge cat owners to...

Dogs have long been known as man’s best friend. Because of this, many of us aren’t averse to treating our pets to something other than a pig’s ear from the butchers! However, with over one in four of us owning a dog, do we actually know what foods we should...

Dog Trainers, Claire Lawrence shares an exert from her new book '3 Steps to Silence' on her experience of how good dogs can turn bad. Titon was never a minute’s bother, but after a serious fight with three other dogs, his behavior changed. I wanted to talk to you today...

Getting a new pet can be an exciting time for any home. As a new pet owner, it’s important to help your new kitten settle into their environment and ensure they experience a stress-free introduction to their new home. Any new pet is a commitment and as their owner it’s...

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert Nut Rabbits have traditionally been bought as a child’s pet; however, it is easy to incorrectly handle rabbits and potentially cause injury to both rabbit and handler. One thing we need to remember when dealing with and handling rabbits is that they are prey animals, they...