A study has revealed that regular exercise can cut both the risk of depression and dementia by a staggering 30%. Add to this the other undeniable benefits that our pets give us, from providing companionship and reducing loneliness – as well as the positivity that comes from having a living...

Mental health and pets are regularly linked as animals offer companionship to those who need it most. Pets can have a positive impact on your wellbeing and with Mental Health Awareness Week around the corner, Argos Pet Insurance discusses the benefits of pet ownership. A sense of purpose Firstly, pets require a...

The RSPCA is hosting a microchipping event for cats in Sheffield to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis. The animal welfare charity urges owners in Sheffield to microchip their cats after figures reveal that 83% of cats in the charity’s care are not microchipped. The event will be held at the...

Reports of dogs being left in hot cars has hit a three-year high, despite a major campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of doing so. This year’s Dog Die in Hot Cars campaign is to launch on May 6, on Dogs Die In Hot Cars Awareness Day. However, despite...

A German Shepherd is being cared for by the RSPCA after being abandoned at a skate park. The white and black adult male German Shepherd, called Key was found on Good Friday by a member of the public tied up at a skate park in Eye, near Peterborough. They took...

Summer months can be difficult for those that suffer from hay fever, but many owners don’t realise that dogs can also suffer from allergies. Dog walking and sitting app, Rover.com reveal the tell-tale signs that indicate whether your dog is affected by pollen, and how best to treat their allergies. Richard...

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a puppy was found ‘buried alive’ in a Leyland field. A dog walker was out on Saturday (27 April) training their working dogs when they made the shocking discovery. RSPCA Inspector Alison Fletcher, who is now investigating, said: “When the dogs didn’t return their...

A young couple who purchased a puppy on Gumtree realised their new pet was a victim of unlicensed ‘puppy farming’. Little Buddy was advertised for sale on gumtree and listed as being vaccinated, microchipped and in good health. However, his prospective owners were shocked upon arrival to discover 10-week old...

A Bishop Auckland veterinary practice is the cat’s whiskers after becoming a feline-friendly clinic. Wilson Vets has created a new ward and waiting room exclusively for cats at its main branch in Tenters street. The changes are helping to eliminate anxiety for cat and their owners when visiting the practice for...

A cat who went missing nine years ago has now been reunited with his owner thanks to the RSPCA. Spike, a black and white cat, went missing from his home in Thornville Close, Leicester, with his sister when they were kittens after venturing into his garden back in 2010. Then...