When it comes to your pet's eating habits, some owners may call their pups fussy while others may be dealing with a poorly pooch that can't express themselves. Without being able to verbally make their owners aware of a toothache or other oral problems, dogs often turn to fussy eating,...

A new law introducing tougher penalties for those who steal pets has completed its second reading in the House of Commons. The Pet Abduction Bill, which has been brought forward as a backbench bill by Anna Firth MP (Southend West), will make it a specific offence to abduct a cat...

Following this week’s (17.01.2024) CPI (Consumer Price Index) surprise increase to 4%, Dogs Trust warns there is still a gap between inflation and what it terms ‘dogflation’; the costs associated with owning a dog. The charity has released a report, produced with Oxford Economics, which shows the rate of increase...

In January, dog owners nationwide are gearing up to celebrate their four-legged companions during Walk Your Dog Month and enjoy the great outdoors. This annual event encourages dog owners to take their pooch for a daily walk, promoting the health and happiness of both pets and owners. From nurturing the...

An RSPCA cattery in Kent is hoping to find a loving forever home for a stray cat who was rescued after suffering from a painful burst abscess. Now named Neil, the two-year-old white and black cat came into the charity’s care in November after he was rescued from Folkestone with...

The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of seven rabbits who were left for dead in a  waste container at a block of flats in Birmingham. The pets were found on Tuesday, January 2, by a resident, who contacted the RSPCA. She became suspicious when large amounts of hay and animal...

Multiple snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK until the end of this week as the country faces temperatures plummeting to below-freezing. The MET Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice covering large swathes of the northern half of the UK until Thursday. With this...

A female dog is recovering in RSPCA care after being found in a severely emaciated condition in plummeting temperatures in Stockport. The white and tan Staffordshire bull terrier cross was taken to a veterinary practice after a member of the public had found her on Sunday evening (14 January) in...

Cats are generally good at finding warm, cosy places to rest if the temperature drops but young, old or cats struggling with health conditions may need additional care. With a cold spell affecting much of the UK, Cats Protection has some top tips to help protect cats in plummeting temperatures: If...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with a broken tail was abandoned at the RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch last Saturday. A man arrived at the branch animal centre in Cross Lane, Wallasey, on Saturday 6 January at around noon before dumping the injured cat inside a...