Spring is nearly here and summer close behind. Apart from wonderful sunny days, relaxing walks in the countryside, fields and forests, there is a hidden danger lurking in these idyllic places for your dogs, cats and yourself. Ticks are a tiny enemy, just 3-5 mm in size, but can lead...

February is Heart Awareness Month and a great time for pet owners to think about their dog’s heart health. To help pet owners spot heart disease in their dogs, Senior Veterinary Advisor at Agria Pet Insurance, Robin Hargreaves shares the top red flag warnings dog owners need to look out...

Maintaining good liver health is vital for an animal’s general health and recovery. The liver plays an important role in the body and has a wide variety of functions, including filtering the blood from the digestive tract before passing it to the rest of the body. The liver also detoxifies...

Getting a new pet is an exciting time, but it’s important as their new owner that you help to settle them into their new environment without any stress. Whether you rescue a pet or decide to get a puppy or kitten, new pets are full on additions to your home...

During colder months, it can be tempting to hibernate at home with your four-legged friend, especially during current stressful times. However, exercising your dog during winter months is important to keep them active and healthy. Even a short walk or run around a park or garden can help with mobility...

We all hope that our pets will have a long and healthy life. Unfortunately, like humans, some dogs and cats can experience a decline in cognitive function as they age. Dementia in pets is also known as Cognitive Dysfunction, a cognitive disorder in dogs associated with effects similar to those...

With summer behind us and the dark nights starting to creep in, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. As well as cooler weather, autumn also sees the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can both prove to be stressful for many pets. It’s...

Arthritis in dogs is a common health issue with a reported 1.2 million dogs in the UK thought to suffer with the disease. The degenerative disease is mostly seen in older dogs, but can also affect younger dogs active dogs or as a result of an injury. There are some...

We all love our dogs and would be more than happy to spend 24 hours a day in their company. However, with work commitments, that is not always possible, and some dogs can become anxious when left alone, for even just a few hours. If you have a new dog,...

Whether your dog is afraid of stairs or loves running up and down them, it’s important that dog owners ensure their stairs are safe for their beloved canine friends. Over 4,000 people are searching online for ‘dog gate for stairs’ a month which highlights that dog stair safety is a...