A tiny puppy is receiving round-the-clock care after being abandoned in a rucksack in Berkshire woodland. The chocolate-coloured cockapoo was rushed into a local veterinary surgery on Thursday 10 February after witnesses saw him being dumped in a rucksack in Finchampstead Woods. The clinic admitted the tiny puppy, who arrived in...

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations. A dog is not just for Christmas and neither is the KCCT support, so the trust has opened a new fund for 2022 following on from its successful ‘Double the...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Hertfordshire is desperate to find loving retirement homes for two inseparable pairs of dogs who have a combined age of 264 in dog years! Jack Russell terriers Gemma, 16, and Zeb, 12, were rescued in November 2021 while 12-year-old Staffie cross, Molly, and her best...

tails.com, the pioneering pet nutrition service, has today launched its first in-store range, tails.com Nourish & Protect which is available in 108 of Sainsbury’s flagship supermarkets, as part of its Future Brands programme. Tailored by age, breed size and health need, tails.com Nourish & Protect has been designed by veterinary...

We have never been more aware of cold or flu symptoms, and at this point in the year, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is also reported to affect around two million people in the UK. But are these exclusively human conditions, or do our pets suffer too? And what can we...

A family of lurchers are starting their new lives in lovely new homes after being rescued by the RSPCA from ‘unsanitary’ conditions. Twelve-year-old lurcher Ceeva and her eight puppies were signed over to the RSPCA from County Durham in January. Inspector Krissy Raine, who responded to concerns for their welfare, said:...

 As pet owners we constantly learn more and more about how to better fuel our own bodies to keep fit and healthy, so why should it be any different for our pets?  Our pets are important family members, but it's important we don’t humanise them in a way that...

The names of the dogs which will compete in the final of the Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition at Crufts 2022 have been announced. The competition is the only one of its kind in the UK, raising awareness of Britain and Ireland’s rare native dog breeds and...

If you recently introduced a new pet to the family, you may be considering having them neutered to prevent unplanned pregnancies or unwanted behaviours. Neutering  offers many benefits for your pet and can improve their overall quality of life.   PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Neutering a pet is...

With Storm Dennis due to hit the UK this weekend, Dogs Trust is providing tips and advice to keep your four-legged friends happy and safe. Catherine Dobbie, Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust said: “Extreme weather and thunderstorms can be distressing for dogs. Signs to look out for include pacing around...