Just like us, our furry family members can get sunburnt on sunny days – especially if they have a light coloured fur or a thin or patchy coat. And as with human sunburn, it can be painful to our pets, and the skin damage it causes has the possibility to...

Leading pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke are on a mission to debunk common misconceptions around pet ownership, nutrition and pet food labelling as well as breed cliches. The company conducted UK wide research unveiling gender stereotypes of pet owners, with 86% of people thinking chihuahua owners are...

Dog owners are being warned of the dangers surrounding blue-green algae, as multiple beaches across the UK have had reports of blue-green algae found. This substance can be dangerous to dogs and can be of great concern to pet owners. Dog experts Kennel Store have advised dog owners on how...

A dog’s spine was rebuilt using a titanium implant in a pioneering operation to treat a cancerous bone tumour. Nine-year-old Boatswain was struggling to walk and his spine was at risk of imminent fracture because of the tumour. Owners Emma Clarke and Jamie Platt, from Walsall, feared their Staffy cross...

Caremark, one of the largest home care companies in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of Carebark. This new initiative celebrates the special bond between humans and their four-legged friends while raising vital funds for charity Canine Partners. As a nation of pet lovers, Caremark understands the significance...

A Southampton pet superstore has called for dog caregivers across the region to limit the number of flea, tick and wormer preventatives given to their pets to protect wildlife within the New Forest. Deborah Burrows of Healthy Pet Store has echoed concerns from The Wildlife Trusts that using traditional insecticides...

*Warning includes distressing images* A couple from Blackpool have been banned from keeping all animals for a decade after neglecting six Jack Russell Terriers, three of whom were found in a ‘fully emaciated’ state at their home. Ryan Seel and Debbie Slater, of Peter Street, Blackpool, had admitted causing unnecessary suffering...

Rabbits are naturally sociable animals so it is vital to make sure they have a bunny-friend to live with, according to vet charity PDSA. This ‘Cheer up the Lonely Day’, PDSA is highlighting the importance of rabbits having a compatible companion. The 2023 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report revealed that 42%...

Unfortunately, the rainy weather is set to continue this week which only means one thing: muddy dog walks are back. It’s important to remember that not only your dog can get mucky, but so can their walking gear. To help prepare, the outdoor dog specialists at Ruffwear have provided their...

Three clinics in Ukraine have been announced as recipients of a special prize as part of the 2023 International Canine Health Awards, in recognition of the lifesaving work many veterinarians are carrying out for the country’s beloved animal companions, despite the devastating conditions created by the war. The awards, with...