he organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW), the only UK-wide campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, are delighted to confirm this year’s theme as Nibble, Nourish, Thrive. From 23rd – 27th September, GPAW will throw the spotlight on the importance of guinea pigs’ diet, as well as highlighting other key aspects of guinea...

Reports of intentional harm to dogs reported to be XL Bullies increased by 164% in the first eight months of this year, figures from the RSPCA shows. The animal charity is releasing the figures to mark the one year anniversary (15 September) of the UK Government announcing the breed would...

Ahead of National Doodle Day later this month (27th September), people across the UK are being challenged to find a doodle dog in this new park-themed brainteaser.  The puzzle has been created by Everypaw Pet Insurance as a way to celebrate National Doodle Day - a day dedicated to encouraging people to unleash their...

The RSPCA is trying to trace the owner of a cat who was rescued after he became wedged between two walls at a South London property. The fortunate feline has lived to tell another tale after a resident in Horseshoe Mews, Acre Lane, Brixton, was alerted by the sound of...

Arden Grange, renowned for its dedication to pet health and happiness, is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its canine treat range: Veggie dental sticks with mint and superfoods. These grain-free, naturally hypoallergenic plant-based sticks are expertly crafted to support daily dental hygiene while offering a nutritious and enriching...

There’s a lot more to guinea pigs than meets the eye, from having an odd toe count, to lacking vitamin C, there’s plenty of surprising facts about these small creatures!  PDSA’s vet team are sharing ten facts about guinea pigs you might not know:  Despite their name, they don't come from...

An increase in the number of puppies who came into RSPCA care last year has raised fears that people may still be impulse buying young dogs they aren’t ready for, years after the first post-pandemic puppy boom. In 2023, 569 dogs under the age of one arrived in the care...

Veterinary Advisor has revealed her top eight ways to calm an anxious canine - including one that will see you blasting out some Bob Marley. Emily Boardman, Pet Nutritionist and Veterinary Specialist at Burns Pet Nutrition, suggests playing some reggae music to soothe your stressed out dog. Her advice follows a...

A woman from County Durham who failed to get appropriate care for her matted Shih Tzus has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years. Ashleigh Kelly of Glencoe Avenue in Chester-le-Street, repeatedly ignored warnings and advice from the RSPCA about the condition of the elderly dogs, one of whom...

With one week to go, the organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week, or GPAW, the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, is back for its fourth fantastic year, with an amazing launch of piggy-powered activities at Hog Springs – a Wild West-themed guinea pig village located within Northumberland Zoo.   Led by small...