The first independent Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage has been launched by Animal Therapy Solutions with accreditation from the Animal Health Professions Register The Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) have accredited a new Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage, the first independently moderated course of this level...

A dog whose ears were brutally cropped when she was just a puppy still bears the mental scars of the illegal procedure almost two years later. Two-year-old bully Lyla was rescued by Staffordshire Police and the RSPCA from a property in Staffordshire in November 2020 after police officers discovered a...

Celebrating International Dog Day (26th August), Leaps & Bounds has partnered with the charity Dogs Trust, to donate £1 for every promotional bottle sold after consumer research revealed that over a quarter of dog owners prefer to drink wine at home while in the company of their dogs. Exclusively...

With the UK experiencing one of the hottest summers on record and research suggesting that heatstroke in dogs can occur at temperatures of just 16 degrees, Skills Training Group have created a handy guide so that you know what to do in an emergency to save your beloved pet’s...

After an extensive search, Mayhew animal welfare charity are today delighted to confirm that its Board of Trustees has appointed a new CEO. Sherine Wheeler brings significant experience from her career in finance and many senior roles in the charity sector, alongside a passion for animal welfare, to take up...

A rescue dog who became a Ministry of Defence Police dog is ‘lucky to be alive’ after collapsing at home. Twelve-year-old German Shepherd Kaiser was rushed to the vets by his worried owners after he collapsed in June at his home in Berkshire. Rescue dog Kaiser was 10-months-old when he...

Dogs are an integral part of millions of families across the UK with our nation having the second highest dog population in Europe (Statista). But as we celebrate our furry friends during National Dog Month this August, it’s important to remember how to incorporate them into our families safely. Children...

The annual Westminster Dog of the Year competition is returning once more to Victoria Tower Gardens on 15 September, and this year’s event will see the introduction of the “Sir David Amess Pawblic Vote Award”. The accolade will be presented to the winning MP voted for by the public, in...

Admiral Pet Insurance has officially launched, making it the 4th insurance product to be underwritten by Admiral alongside Motor, Home and Travel Insurance. Customers could previously buy pet insurance through the brand via a third party, but with the new Admiral Pet product, that’s all changed. Pet policies will be...

A dog – who was emaciated and dehydrated when she was rescued during the heatwave last month – is being cared for by the RSPCA. Lollie the lurcher and her eight puppies have all been named after ice creams after arriving at RSPCA Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, in Gloucestershire,...