Whilst coronavirus is clearly still the main concern on everyone's minds right now; for cats, another illness beginning with "c" can lead to treatment and quarantine not dissimilar to COVID-19. Like many welfare organisations, Mayhew has seen an increase of stray, lost and abandoned pets being reported throughout the coronavirus pandemic. With...

PDSA shares tips to avoid stress when moving home with your pet Moving home can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, both physically and emotionally, especially with the added complications of social distancing. So, imagine how confusing this time can be for our pets, who can’t understand why...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two rabbits were dumped outside a home in North London in a cat carrier. The two adult rabbits, a white mini lop and a grey and brown lionhead, were found in a cat carrier in Southfield Road on Sunday 30 August after they...

While many of us have struggled to keep the weight off during lockdown, pets have been shedding the pounds, helped by experts at University of Liverpool’s Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic. The state-of-the-art pet obesity clinic, which is celebrating its 15th birthday this year, has helped almost 500 cats and...

A little hamster was abandoned in her cage outside a Tesco store in Newcastle Teddy, the Syrian hamster, was found by members of the public on Wednesday 26 August, after she was left in her cage outside Tesco Express in Barrack Road. RSPCA inspector Rowena Proctor went to collect the little...

A dog who was almost completely bald when she arrived in RSPCA care is now the picture of health just a year later. When Angel arrived at the RSPCA’s Durham & District branch in July 2019, she was barely recognisable as a dog. RSPCA inspector Rowenan Proctor, who rescued her from...

With Germany proposing a new law requiring dog owners to walk their pets twice a day, there soon could be similar laws here in the UK. Our furry friends need daily exercise, and walking your dog is a great way of getting outside, bonding with your pet, and exploring the...

September is National Pet Smile month and PDSA is raising awareness of pet dental care. Brushing our teeth is a normal part of our daily routine and our pets need that too. With dental disease a common problem for many of our beloved animals, PDSA is encouraging UK pet owners...

An eleven-year old Crossbreed who started life as a stray on the streets of Spain has been overlooked by 25,000 potential adopters since he arrived at Dogs trust Ilfracombe in February. Despite being closed to walk-in members of the public since the coronavirus pandemic started in March, Dogs Trust Ilfracombe...

The organisers of the Big Dog Walk announce the 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge to help raise funds for dog-related charities. The event which takes place in September 2020 will see dog walkers from all over the world complete their walks independently. The World Big...