A tiny Chihuahua has found himself in need of a retirement home where he can rest his paws after his owner passed away. Although at eleven Diego may no longer have the speed or fancy footwork of football legend Diego Maradona, who staff at Dogs Trust Kenilworth believe he may...

Dogs can also have food intolerances, sensitivities, and allergies too – it's not just us! With this in mind, dog owners often find themselves wondering what the real differences are between these common complaints? Furthermore, how can we identify these complaints in man's best friend? How should you adjust your...

A retired RAF Police Dog received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, protecting British and Allied troops while serving in Afghanistan, in 2013. A pioneer in his field, Hertz is the first dog in British military history to detect electronic communications equipment such as mobile...

For World Spay Day (Tuesday 22 February) cat welfare organisations came together to urge owners to get their cats spayed as neutering levels dropped significantly during the pandemic. There are an estimated 10 million cats in the UK and on average around 91% of owned cats are neutered year on...

New research has revealed the treats that dogs can’t get enough of, the top brands of biscuits, and how pet-parents can most effectively use treats to train their dogs, ahead of International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. Analysts at kennel manufacturer Benchmark Kennels have surveyed dog owners to find their favourite...

A tiny puppy is receiving round-the-clock care after being abandoned in a rucksack in Berkshire woodland. The chocolate-coloured cockapoo was rushed into a local veterinary surgery on Thursday 10 February after witnesses saw him being dumped in a rucksack in Finchampstead Woods. The clinic admitted the tiny puppy, who arrived in...

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations. A dog is not just for Christmas and neither is the KCCT support, so the trust has opened a new fund for 2022 following on from its successful ‘Double the...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Hertfordshire is desperate to find loving retirement homes for two inseparable pairs of dogs who have a combined age of 264 in dog years! Jack Russell terriers Gemma, 16, and Zeb, 12, were rescued in November 2021 while 12-year-old Staffie cross, Molly, and her best...

tails.com, the pioneering pet nutrition service, has today launched its first in-store range, tails.com Nourish & Protect which is available in 108 of Sainsbury’s flagship supermarkets, as part of its Future Brands programme. Tailored by age, breed size and health need, tails.com Nourish & Protect has been designed by veterinary...

We have never been more aware of cold or flu symptoms, and at this point in the year, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is also reported to affect around two million people in the UK. But are these exclusively human conditions, or do our pets suffer too? And what can we...