The nation’s dogs can prepare to be preened and pampered ahead of the Christmas break, with the launch of the new luxury spa treatment from The Groom Room at Pets at Home. Available until 31st December for just £10 extra per dog with any grooming service, the new Christmas Spa...

A survey of 1,000 British pet owners has shown that ownership costs £1,340 a year on average, equating to £16,080 and £17,420 over a dog’s and cat’s lifetime respectively. Over half (53%) of owners admit they underestimated the cost of having a pet . The study, commissioned by Forbes Advisor, follows...

The Christmas countdown is just around the corner, and why should we leave our beloved little pets out of it? Like any pet owner knows, your dog is another member of the family - so why wouldn't they need a little countdown to Christmas treat too? Online fashion brand, PrettyLittleThing...

Dogs Trust is offering Worcestershire primary schools free workshops and assemblies to help children learn how they can live happily and safely alongside dogs. The ‘Be Dog Smart’ workshops aimed at 7–11-year-olds focus on helping children understand what safe and appropriate behaviour around their own dogs is, as well as dogs they may come across when they are out and about. Dogs Trust Education Officer for Worcestershire, Charlotte Paddock, says: “I am absolutely delighted...

PDSA has issued an urgent warning to dog owners about storing cold and flu medication safely this winter after a puppy needed emergency treatment after swallowing ibuprofen. Six-month-old Lilly the Labrador cross was saved with the help of vet charity PDSA, and pet emergency service Vets Now, at the...

Christmas is on its way , so why not truly spoil your four-legged friend with the pawfect gift from Teddy Maximus. Stop here Santa Paws! Teddy Maximus have launched their personalised Christmas stockings (from £34.50)- the pawfect treat for your pooch who deserves to be totally spoilt this festive season. And don't...

Natural animal health manufacturer, Nutravet has launched a sample pack of its fast acting high strength joint support for dogs and cats. The sample pack allows pet owners to trial the fast acting nature of Nutraquin+ at a lower cost, with 70% off the RRP and available to buy online...

A lonely lovebird who was found lost flying around a park is looking for a soulmate to pair up with. Iris came into the care of RSPCA Martlesham Animal Centre in Suffolk after she* was found flying around Chantry Park, in Ipswich, on 20 August. Acting centre manager Donna Rich...

Dog-loving pupils from Masefield Primary School raised hundreds of pounds for homeless hounds and went along to Dogs Trust Manchester to meet some of the four-legged friends that their money will help. More than 80 pupils from Years Five and Six at the Little Lever school organised fundraising events, with the whole school taking part in a yellow and black non-uniform day, the...

It’s estimated that over 12 million dogs live in UK homes, and yet, just 3.4 million of these have pet insurance. With a total of 3.2 million households in the UK acquiring a pet since the start of the pandemic, caring for our furry friends' health is more important than...