Vertebrate animals will be recognised as sentient beings for the first time in UK law thanks to the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, introduced in Parliament this week. The legislation will also ensure that animal sentience is taken into account when developing policy across Government through the creation...

A North-Wales based RSPCA branch saw a 27% increase of animals it helped last year during the Covid-19 pandemic. The RSPCA’s Clwyd and Colwyn Branch, which runs a Rhyl-based clinic on Vaughan Street, received more than 28,000 calls for assistance during 2020. They delivered frontline support to 3,464 animals, an...

The RSPCA was called to a house in Atherstone, Warwickshire on Sunday 18 April after concerns were raised about the mice being kept in poor conditions. The rodents are Natal Multimammate mice, which are known for being prolific breeders and can have large litters. Unfortunately, none of the mice were...

With the number of pet thefts on the rise, owners have been offered help and advice on how to protect their furry friends. The penny-pinching team at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have collated the best tips on how to protect much-loved pets from theft, as the number of crimes has come to an...

Burgess Pet Care has invested in the relaunch of its successful Burgess Sensitive range of complete dry dog food with a new line tailored specifically for dogs aged seven and over. Nicole Fallon, Senior Brand Manager at Burgess Pet Care said: “Burgess Sensitive has been completely redesigned to give the...

The UK’s biggest organisation dedicated to the health and welfare of dogs has welcomed the government’s newly announced Action Plan for Animal Welfare. The first of its kind, the flagship plan aims to ensure the UK is leading the way in animal welfare and includes a ban on the use...

The RSPCA has welcomed the government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare and urged them to ‘have courage’ in delivering it. An unprecedented coalition of 50 animal welfare charities called for the UK government to take a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to redefine our relationship with animals through a new...

As a new litter season comes around once again, Veterinary experts at Natures Menu have compiled a best practice guide to feeding your beloved kittens and cats. Melanie Sainsbury, Natures Menu’s in-house veterinary nurse, answers the most commonly asked questions regarding feeding feline friends of all ages. How do kittens’ nutritional...

In a first of its kind, the Government has today published an action plan for animal welfare that will revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK and introduce measures to protect the welfare of animals abroad.  Now that we have left the EU, the UK has new freedoms...

Pawfect Foods has introduced two new products into its range of grain-free, natural pet treats. Until recently Pawfect Foods was probably best known for its extensive range of Himalayan chhurpi cheese treats, fruit Jerky (Nature’s Munch) and herbal infusions (Doggy’s Cuppa). Nature's Feast (freeze-dried treats)             However in early 2021 Pawfect extended its...