There’s a lot more to guinea pigs than meets the eye, from having an odd toe count, to lacking vitamin C, there’s plenty of surprising facts about these small creatures!  PDSA’s vet team are sharing ten facts about guinea pigs you might not know:  Despite their name, they don't come from...

An increase in the number of puppies who came into RSPCA care last year has raised fears that people may still be impulse buying young dogs they aren’t ready for, years after the first post-pandemic puppy boom. In 2023, 569 dogs under the age of one arrived in the care...

Veterinary Advisor has revealed her top eight ways to calm an anxious canine - including one that will see you blasting out some Bob Marley. Emily Boardman, Pet Nutritionist and Veterinary Specialist at Burns Pet Nutrition, suggests playing some reggae music to soothe your stressed out dog. Her advice follows a...

A woman from County Durham who failed to get appropriate care for her matted Shih Tzus has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years. Ashleigh Kelly of Glencoe Avenue in Chester-le-Street, repeatedly ignored warnings and advice from the RSPCA about the condition of the elderly dogs, one of whom...

With one week to go, the organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week, or GPAW, the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, is back for its fourth fantastic year, with an amazing launch of piggy-powered activities at Hog Springs – a Wild West-themed guinea pig village located within Northumberland Zoo.   Led by small...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young pet cat arrived home with a series of concerning and unusual injuries to her ear, abdomen, tail and bottom. Tabby cat Ivy went out as usual on the morning of Sunday 8 September - but she was out for longer than...

A Southwest equine welfare charity has paid a heartfelt tribute to generous supporters who have helped to fund its new horsebox, including a retired couple from Devon who spontaneously donated 15 thousand pounds to cover the remaining cost of the vehicle. This summer The Mare and Foal Sanctuary launched an...

With pet TikTok videos receiving over 10 billion views in 2023 alone, the amount of people who enjoy watching happy or smiling pets is abundant. But which pet is the happiest? To answer this question, TrustedHousesitters launched a global competition to find the Happiest Pet on Earth, celebrating the joy all...

Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is launching at a new acclaimed rescue centre dedicated to the UK’s most popular furry pets. Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is launching at a new acclaimed rescue centre dedicated to the UK’s most popular furry pets. Hog Springs is a Wild West themed habitat, providing...

Thule enters a new product category with the Thule Allax dog crate for cars, setting a new standard in safe dog transportation. Thule enters the world of dogs with Thule Allax, a smartly designed car dog crate that withstands even the toughest crash tests. The crate’s distinct Thule design paired...