More and more people are wearing masks out in public and the RSPCA is offering dog owners tips on getting pets used to the new face coverings. Since 15 June in England, everyone travelling on public transport must wear a face covering and, in Wales, a three-layer covering is recommended...

Vets believe over 50% of UK dogs and 44% of cats are obese and that the prevalence of obesity has increased over the last five years. Furthermore, 80% of vets cite a lack of exercise as a significant factor to the pet obesity epidemic. Despite loving our pets, it’s easy to...

Natural animal health company, Nutravet continued their dedicated support for pet owners throughout the Covid-19 crisis with a continued campaign of updates and advice on pet health to make sure pets receive the best care possible whilst many veterinary practices offered a limited service. The company who manufactures the...

A cat who had put on so much weight he wasn’t able to groom himself properly was found with a huge lump of matted fur on his back. Lucky was taken in by the RSPCA after an officer was called by neighbours who were concerned for his welfare due to...

LondonCats Worldwide want to keep you entertained and feline good whilst stuck at home with their brand-new Virtual Kitty Corner. Live streaming on Saturday 11th July from 12pm, the virtual event will be filled with delightful treats for the whole family to enjoy. You can expect an epic festival-style day of...

Dogs Trust is warning the public about the perils of buying dogs via online adverts after rescuing dozens of smuggled pups since the start of lockdown worth tens of thousands of pound. Since the beginning of lockdown on 23 March, when demand for puppies began increasing rapidly, Dogs Trust has...

The Kennel Club urges people to ‘wait it out’ before getting a puppy as pandemic buyers fall victim to scams, rip offs and rogue breeders. With the surging demand for ‘pandemic puppies’, scams rife and rogue breeders cashing in, dog welfare organisation the Kennel Club has released tips to help...

The RSPCA is bracing itself for a surge in abandoned animals and fears the fallout from the Covid crisis could see more owners struggling to keep their pets. Typically, the charity sees abandonment peak in the summer months, with 16,519 animals reported abandoned between June and August 2019, which accounts...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a Staffordshire bull terrier was heard barking for help after being left tied to a tree and left in the woods. RSPCA inspector Rebecca Goulding was called to Gledholt Woods in Huddersfield on Tuesday evening (30 June) by local people who’d heard a...

Kerry Irving and his Spaniel companions, Max, Paddy and Harry have raised an incredible £21,764 for PDSA in just one week, ahead of their Ben Nevis challenge next month. The fundraiser breaks the charity’s records for the largest sum raised for a single volunteer challenge in such a short timeframe. Kerry...