Did you know that by the age of three, 80% of dogs will suffer from some form of gum disease? There are certain breeds of dog that are more prone to dental disease, these include, Pugs, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund, Boxer, Toy Breeds and English Bulldog. Healthy teeth and gums...

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has welcomed the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) announcement today of its decision to proceed with a formal market investigation into veterinary services in the domestic pet market, and continues to recognise the strength and breadth of feeling expressed by members of...

First there was the horse meat scandal, now it is the ingredient scandal. With headlines continually highlighting the need to remove ultra processed foods from our diets, it is shocking to see how even high end ready meals are still packed full of them.  However, these ultra-processed meals are not just...

Leading dog accessory manufacturer, EzyDog, has hailed its return to Goodwoof on 18thand 19th May a success. EzyDog is a global market leader in the pet accessory industry that offers an immense range of leads, collars, harnesses and even, life jackets and backpacks! Its presence at Goodwoof, held at the Goodwood Estate...

A cat who escaped from a cardboard box after being left at the gates of an RSPCA rehoming centre in Chesterfield is hoping for a fresh start with a new family.  Two-year-old Charlie is believed to have clawed his way out of the taped-up box after being abandoned at the...

A German Shepherd who had such a severely infected wound on her leg that it needed amputating - has not let it hold her back and she now enjoys nothing more than digging and playing with her toys. Sweet, smart Athena, who is just two years old, came into the RSPCA...

Agria Dog Walk UK has made an incredible splash with its inaugural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS achievement, breaking the record for Largest Dachshund Dog Walk on Saturday 18th May, with 342 dachshunds in attendance.  The record was broken at Marble Hill House, London, and required a minimum attendance of 250 Dachshunds to...

As a pet owner there are always things to consider when booking a much-needed holiday and one of the main considerations to make is what to do with your pets. Thankfully PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing is here to help. She explains: “There are so many options to consider when...

Newly-elected local authorities have been urged to “show they are for every kind” by applying for a RSPCA animal welfare PawPrint award - with the prestigious scheme set to be bigger than ever this year. The RSPCA works closely in partnership with public bodies to improve and recognise animal welfare standards. Now -...

A white mouse who was abandoned at a front door has been found a new home thanks to the RSPCA. The charity’s rescuers quickly fixed up a fresh start for the orphaned rodent, who was found shivering inside a small, pink cage outside a property in Glan yr Ithon at...