We think so much about our own diet but what about our four-legged friends? Our dogs need a lot of the same ingredients and nutrients in their diet as we do; protein, fruit and veg, vitamins and minerals. A healthy and nutritious diet can aid your dog’s immune system, keep...

Blue Cross launched its Big Pet Census to find out more about the UK’s pets and the bond with our four-legged friends to mark the charity’s 125th anniversary this year. The survey confirmed the UK is a nation of pet lovers, with the majority (95%) saying they consider their pet...

A new qualification for dog groomers has been launched by Pets at Home to help ensure The Groom Room teams in its stores across the country continue to provide the very best grooming available for puppies and dogs. The qualification takes the current programme to the next level, and will...

The nationwide search begins today (8 September 2022) to find the UK’s top dog who will be crowned the 2023 winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, which celebrates extraordinary unsung canine heroes and the remarkable ways that dogs transform our lives. At Crufts 2022, Bob and a...

The RSPCA has seen the number of reports about animal cruelty posted on social media almost double from the previous year as it highlights the worrying increase as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. The charity’s figures, released today, show there were 756 reports of animal abuse on social...

Earlier this year, Pooch & Mutt launched its Christmas 2022 advent calendar design competition, where it invited artsy, dog-loving children across the UK to design its 2022 advent calendar packaging. The brand was inundated with entries from hundreds of children, but only one lucky child could win. This year's winner...

A friendly cat who has spent nearly 160 days in RSPCA care is looking for his forever home but sadly has seen little interest from potential adopters. Fern, a three-year-old, Abyssinian crossbreed with black, silver and tabby cat markings, came into the care of the RSPCA Warrington, Halton & St...

In response to the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on her to allow the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill to finally pass through the parliamentary process. The Kept Animals Bill will improve the welfare standards of certain kept animals that...

A box of kittens was found dumped at the end of the driveway of an RSPCA centre in Surrey. A cardboard box with a note taped on top - saying: ‘Please help them! They were born on 24/08. God bless you.’ - was left at the end of the driveway...

We're a nation of pet lovers, but many of our household cleaners can be extremely dangerous for them. My Local Toolbox trawled TikTok to find the best 10 pet friendly alternatives that actually work. 1. Odour Eliminator To make your odour eliminator, mix vinegar with water, and add your favourite essential...