Natures Menu and Puppy School are celebrating as groups of puppies across the UK successfully graduate from puppy training. Puppy School has a network of training classes across the UK for puppies and pet parents, offering help, support and advice on how to train your puppy. Groups of over five puppies,...

A nationwide survey has revealed that owning a pet could be the answer to staying young at heart. Nearly half (42%) of people aged 65 and over agreed that owning a cat or dog is important for their mental and physical health. One of the best ways to avoid loneliness...

To help celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day, ExoticDirect some impressive info about Iguanas. National Reptile Awareness Day falls on Monday 21 October and Exotic Direct Pet insurance shares 10 facts you may not know about Iguanas. 1 There are around 35 species of iguana And they’re all a bit different – although...

From socks to slippers and necklaces to socks, our pets can – and sometimes do – eat the strangest of things. But what makes them think gravel will make for a scrumptious snack, or toys a tasty treat? In their latest Pet Care Column, PDSA offer some insight. PDSA Vet Nurse...

With crowded gatherings, scary masks and loud banging noises, it’s no wonder October to December has been revealed as the most stressful time of year for cats and dogs. Ceva Animal Health has released a list of the top five most distressing occasions for pets and Bonfire Night has been...

A Search and Rescue Dog from Dorset, who completed hundreds of searches during his exemplary ten-year career has been honoured by PDSA. Border Collie Charlie, who worked with his volunteer handler Matt Cooke, posthumously received the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE – for his outstanding...

The RSPCA rescued more cats than any other animal last year, collecting more than 22,000 as a result of calls to its national cruelty line. As the charity enters Cat Week, as part of its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals RSPCA inspectors rescued the equivalent of more than 60...

Cats Protection has welcomed a government call for evidence into introducing compulsory microchipping of pet cats. The UK’s leading feline charity says microchipping should become a legal requirement for owned cats, as it already is for dogs. Currently, eight out of 10 stray cats taken in by the charity’s Adoption...

The nation’s pets will be tucking into their own festive feast at Christmas thanks to new products unveiled by Sainsbury’s. Following a successful trial earlier this year, for the first time, dog-friendly mince pies are available for pet lovers to buy from Sainsbury’s stores across the country. Made using carob...

The amount of time different types of dogs needs to walk and exercise for to stay happy and healthy has been revealed by experts. Online healthy pet food retailer, PurePetFood.com has highlighted how long common breeds of dog need to spend out on walks or playing fetch with their owners,...