On Blue Monday, reputed to be the most depressing day of the year (Monday 15 January 2024), Dogs Trust releases more results from its most recent National Dog Survey, which spell out loud and clear UK dog owners’ worries about caring for their beloved pets. The second ever National Dog...

Animal welfare and veterinary charity Mayhew has today announced that Sherine Wheeler, Chief Executive, will leave the charity at the end of March 2024 following nearly two years in the role. In that time, Sherine has steered the charity through a period of positive change, developed a strong, credible and...

Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones has teamed up with pet nutrition experts to create a series of dance-based exercise videos to help dogs and their owners get fit together in 2024.   It comes as research by Burns Pet Nutrition reveals that it’s not just people who piled on the pounds over...

A Southampton dog lover has set himself a challenge to run 1,111 miles in 2024 to help dogs in need, and raise money for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. 53-year-old Ian Williamson, who works at Brookfield Community School in Warsash, says he owes so much to his...

We can all be a little guilty of indulging more than we should over the festive break and when our precious pooches and puss-cats give us those ‘pleading eyes’, it’s hard to resist offering them some of their own tasty treats, too. But as January marks National Obesity Awareness Week...

As temperatures reach below freezing and the UK braces itself for more snowfall over the coming weeks, Dr. Anna Foreman, Everypaw Pet Insurance’s in-house vet, has issued a warning against dogs wearing outdoor boots in the snow/cold weather as they’re ‘prone to causing a dog distress’. It comes as research...

Northern Parrots are thrilled to announce that Think Parrots is returning in 2024, bigger and better than ever before. After a 5 year break, the UK’s biggest show for Parrot owners comes back to Kempton Park Racecourse on June 9th 2024, with new organisers Northern Parrots. Join hundreds of like-minded Parrot...

With the glow of the festive season having worn off and January bringing colder, darker nights; it’s easy for many people to feel a little low during this time. While feeling gloomy around January is primarily associated with humans, did you know that our furry little friends can suffer from...

Pets Choice, a leading manufacturer of pet food and accessories has been announced as the winner of the International Trade Award for the second year running. Pets Choice, located in Blackburn, Lancashire, were given the Export Achievement Award by the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce. Judges congratulated the company on...

As the Met Office issues cold weather warnings across the country, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has issued its own warning, advising owners to keep their dogs away from ice. Many dogs love to swim but with these freezing temperatures, they may find their usual spot frozen...