Curious, independent, affectionate and playful, it’s easy to see why cats make great companions. However, there are times when the stress of visiting the vets can make even the most playful puss turn into the fiercest feline. Now veterinary nurse Clare Burrows is sharing her knowledge and experience to help owners...

With some restrictions still in place for overseas travel 51% of dog owners plan to take their pet on a staycation this year. With a quarter of UK dog owners taking on their new pet during the pandemic, Blue Cross is offering advice to owners who may be taking their...

The Kennel Club has announced it is launching a vital health screening scheme for Dachshunds, in partnership with Dachshund Health UK. The Kennel Club Intervertebral Disc Disease Scheme will be available for all Dachshund varieties and has been developed based on the existing Dachshund Breed Council IVDD screening programme, in...

Dogs Trust Evesham is on the lookout to find a very special home with room for not one, not two, but a trio of adorable pooches. Dad Dougal, aged six, his daughter Sandy and son Bobby, both aged three, came into the rehoming centre a few weeks ago after their...

Baking has long been a favourite pastime for many of us, and during lockdown many more discovered the simple pleasure of whipping up a sweet or savoury treat from scratch. Now there’s no reason why our pets need to miss out on the joy that baking can bring, as Battersea...

A curious eighteen-month-old cat has been saved by PDSA vets after needing emergency surgery after swallowing a pile of hair bands. Owner Charlene Edwards, 35 from Gillingham, first noticed a change in Irwin when he went off his food. After changing his diet and tempting him with tasty treats to...

The RSPCA is seeing a growing number of French bulldogs coming into its care as owners struggle to take care of them due to complications and expenses caused by bad breeding. In 2020, the RSPCA took in more than 6,500 dogs with the majority going into the charity’s network of...

Pet welfare in the UK will become a major issue unless owners can access options for affordable veterinary advice, says a leading vet-tech company. Joii Pet Care has more than 150,000 registered pets, whose owners can get immediate help and advice from qualified vets via online consultations 24/7. Vet-AI, which launched...

King’s Cross and Coal Drops Yard share their pawfect spots for dining this summer. With the nation having welcomed a return to indoor dining, dog-friendly King’s Cross and Coal Drops Yard are reminding proud pooch owners that there’s no need to leave four-legged friends at home. With more than 20 restaurants...

With spring in full swing, many of us have been busy sprucing up our homes and PDSA vets share how to keep your pets safe while spring cleaning. Though we might love that feeling of a squeaky-clean space, it can create a surprisingly dangerous environment for our pets. PDSA Vet Nurse,...