Summer is here, and, for dog owners, that means more adventures with our favourite four-legged friends! Whether you want to take your pooch for a nice long walk in the park, along the beach, or if you want to go all out and enjoy a staycation together, the UK is...

Following last week’s half point rise in interest rates, Dogs Trust has warned that the sky-high cost of essentials, such as eating and heating is leaving many dog owners unable to provide for their dogs. With adoption numbers dropping because people can’t afford to take on a new dog, this...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young kitten was stashed inside a JD Sports bag offered to a member of the public in the street to buy, and then thrown into a bush in Manchester. A member of the public who called the RSPCA explained that they had...

A Southampton pet food and accessory retailer welcomed international TV and dog behaviourist, Chirag Patel to its inaugural exclusive dog-trainer event. Healthy Pet Store rolled out the red carpet for its celebrity guest, who mixed and mingled with dog trainers from across the region while offering his latest thoughts on...

This summer looks set to be hectic for hedgehogs as the annual summer peak in calls to the RSPCA combines with a potentially devastating heatwave. A total of 6,120 calls about sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs were made to the RSPCA’s national helpline in 2021, nearly half of which (2,591)...

A much-loved rescue dog re-homed as a puppy from Dogs Trust Darlington in 2004 will be marking a birthday milestone this weekend as she celebrates her 18th birthday. Fern was just eight weeks old when she was adopted nearly two decades ago by Andrew and Fiona Blakemore, from Spennymoor, Country...

As another heatwave hits the UK this week, vets are warning cat owners to take extra care of their pets to keep them hydrated. The hot weather can quickly lead to dehydration if cats aren’t drinking enough and as cats are more prone to bladder and kidney problems than other...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot in a street in Chester. Luna passed away in the arms of her owner, Sandra Davies, after suffering catastrophic wounds when, it appears, an air pistol was turned on her in Kent Road on the evening of July 18. The...

UK supplement brand, YuMove has launched a new range of innovative Dental Care Sticks. Developed by veterinary scientists, YuMove’s multi-action Dental Sticks aim to deliver fast-acting and noticeable effects to a dog’s oral health in three ways; cleaning teeth, freshening breath, and helping to reduce the formation of new plaque...

Homeowners are being urged to make their back garden safer and more enjoyable for the four-legged friends this summer. Green-thumbed experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have explored nine helpful ways to help protect pets from the dangers of an enclosed outdoor space. The garden is a pet’s favourite place to relax and roll...