Natures Menu shares the fantastically heart-warming story of Bodhi, a rescue dog, and his special relationship with new owner Elaine. Research conducted by Natures Menu, revealed the positive difference pet ownership can have on mental health, with 43% of pet owners saying the companionship provided by their dog was the...

National charity StreetVet and its volunteers have received support from wellbeing platform The Kite Program (Kite), which creates solutions to support the mental health of those in challenging roles- including those in the veterinary profession. Volunteers at the charity commit their spare time to providing free veterinary care for people...

A dog-loving volunteer has set tails wagging at a Warwickshire charity after being recognised by a Leamington law firm’s kindness campaign. Trisha Shaw, who is a volunteer at Pawprints Dog Rescue in Rugby, has received a £175 cheque as part of Wight Hassall’s 175 Acts of Kindness initiative to help...

At this time of year, it’s common for pets to become anxious due to loud bangs going off sporadically between October and the New Year. With some public displays being cancelled again this year, the fireworks could be closer to home for some pets, as many people will hold unofficial...

This month is World Blindness Awareness Month, an annual initiative to help the public understand the realities of visual impairment, and how it affects those living without sight. According to the NHS, there are almost 2 million people in the UK living with sight loss, of whom 360,000 are registered...

It isn’t just Halloween which is frightening for felines as October sees a spike in cat insurance claims compared to the average month. New research from Direct Line Pet Insurance revealed that during October, 19% more cat insurance claims were made compared to the average month.  October sees one in...

Natures Menu has added a new product specifically for kittens to its newly launched Especially for Cats range - ‘Chicken & Turkey with Salmon’. Created by a team of experts, the complete and balanced food is free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. Filled...

A tiny puppy found unloved and unwanted in a park is looking for a new home where he’ll be loved for the first time. German Shepherd Flynn was found by a dog warden in a Birmingham park on 7 October and taken in by the RSPCA. He was taken in by...

There’s a new cat food revolution happening and it’s becoming something of a cult amongst happy felines and their ‘humans’. Designed by expert animal nutritionists, Republic of Cats offers a new concept in cat food. It works with owners to create bespoke dry and wet food menu plans for each...

From children’s toys and rubber ducks, through to underwear and socks, our furry friends can eat some bizarre objects.  Some pets accidently swallow things whilst exploring, but for those pets that consistently eat unusual objects; this condition does in fact have its own name — ‘pica’.   PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing says: “Our four-legged family members can be curious creatures, and pooches...