The UK’s animal welfare bodies and veterinary professional are calling for an end to the horrific and cruel canine trade of ear cropping. Following an increase in demand for dogs with cropped ears, and a rise in celebrities and social media sites glamourising the trade, enough is enough. The ‘trend’ to...

With the end of lockdown on the horizon, many of us are wanting to boost our fitness before returning to the real world. Canine Cottages has teamed up with fitness influencer Amy Lou Perry and her cockapoo Teddy to devise the perfect workout routine for you and your pooch. Fitness during...

The RSPCA is calling for a new animal welfare law to allow animals involved in abuse and neglect court proceedings to be rehomed much more quickly. Currently, some neglected and abused pets, which are rescued by the RSPCA as part of an investigation cannot be rehomed until the case itself...

Vet charity, PDSA offer advice on how to keep your garden pet-friendly this spring. With spring within touching distance, many of our pets will be spending more time outdoors. As spring plants bloom it’s important to know which to steer clear of if you have pets, such as daffodils lilies...

A Hampshire veterinary practice is supporting lockdown puppy owners to handle their pet’s behavioural issues. Ashworth Veterinary Group has seen a surge in the number of new puppies being registered with the practice during the pandemic as millions of people found themselves at home. But Covid-19 restrictions have meant puppies...

When lockdown restrictions are lifted, Dogs Trust urges dog owners not to forget their canine companions. With governments across the UK releasing their roadmaps and a path to lift us out of lockdown in the coming months, Dogs Trust has released a roadmap for dogs and their owners to help...

The RSPCA has issued a warning to cat owners to highlight how toxic lilies are to cats after a kitten sadly died in Croydon. Cat owner Mya contacted the Crystal Palace and District RSPCA branch last month when her nine-month-old kitten had become poisoned by lilies. She was given a...

With longer and brighter days ahead, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a good old-fashioned dog walk with the family. There are so many amazing dog walks available right on our doorstep, and below, Shannon Keary, Digital PR Manager at Canine Cottages, reveals the five best dog walks...

A prison dog who was forced to retire early due to injury is recovering at home following a successful hip replacement, paid for by the Thin Blue Paw Foundation. Four-year-old German Shepherd Jaz was 12 months-old when he joined the prison service in 2018 and is the first ex-prison dog...

A Dogs Trust project that offers a temporary home for dogs to enable their owners to flee domestic abuse is officially launched in East Anglia. Pets can be a major factor in people not being able to escape domestic abuse, for fear of what may happen to their beloved companions...