A stray puppy suffering from one of the worst skin infections staff had seen in a long time has found his happy ending thanks to Battersea Brands Hatch. Possum, who was named because of his resemblance to the native Australian animal, was taken into the Kent rescue centre after...

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to think carefully about buying a small furry as a ‘starter pet’ for their children. The animal welfare charity has revealed that they are rescuing 340 small furries a month and say there is not such thing as a starter pet. Rabbits, guinea pigs,...

A study of 2,000 dog devotees found the average family hound will consume 27 treats a week, but six in 10 fear they aren’t good for their dog. Behaving well for a photograph, acting ‘cute’ and performing a trick are among the reason’s dogs get spoilt. But three in 10 owners...

A competition to find the UK’s best dog-owner lookalikes has had hundreds of entries from people up and down the country. The competition showcases hilarious spitting image snaps of dogs and their owners, from matching hair colour and styles, to like-for-like beards, matching outfits and identical expressions. Dog-friendly cottages provider Canine...

Companion Life has teamed up with Cattitude Box to make Christmas extra special for one lucky kitty. The team at Cattitude Box are giving you the chance to win this beautiful Cat Stocking from their Christmas Special Cat Subscription Box. If your cat has been a good kitty (we won’t tell...

Sean McCormack, Head Vet for tailored dog food brand tails.com, has partnered with Annabel Karmel, to publish The Happy Dog Cookbook. New research amongst UK dog owners has revealed the rising popularity of celebrations and home baking for four-legged friends, with 80% of owners celebrating their dog’s birthday with a...

Natures Menu and Puppy School are celebrating as groups of puppies across the UK successfully graduate from puppy training. Puppy School has a network of training classes across the UK for puppies and pet parents, offering help, support and advice on how to train your puppy. Groups of over five puppies,...

A nationwide survey has revealed that owning a pet could be the answer to staying young at heart. Nearly half (42%) of people aged 65 and over agreed that owning a cat or dog is important for their mental and physical health. One of the best ways to avoid loneliness...

To help celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day, ExoticDirect some impressive info about Iguanas. National Reptile Awareness Day falls on Monday 21 October and Exotic Direct Pet insurance shares 10 facts you may not know about Iguanas. 1 There are around 35 species of iguana And they’re all a bit different – although...

From socks to slippers and necklaces to socks, our pets can – and sometimes do – eat the strangest of things. But what makes them think gravel will make for a scrumptious snack, or toys a tasty treat? In their latest Pet Care Column, PDSA offer some insight. PDSA Vet Nurse...