Dr Laura Hamilton, clinical director and Breed Health Coordinator of the French Bulldog Club, has been honoured as a recipient of the 2022 International Canine Health Awards in the Breed Health Co-ordinator category. Dr Hamilton, who is also a full-time veterinary surgeon from Tranent, East Lothian, joined the French Bulldog...

An eight-week-old puppy is being cared for by the RSPCA after she was dumped in a bin due to a leg deformity that left her struggling to walk. Cocker spaniel Winnie was found by a kind passerby having been abandoned in a bin near Riverside Leisure Centre, off Westgate Street,...

Research by dog-friendly holiday letting specialists, Canine Cottages reveals the dirty truth about our dogs’ everyday items including their leads, toys, and bowls To determine just how filthy our pooches’ essentials are, eight different dog items were swabbed. Then, the relative light units (which indicate how much bacteria are living...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two cats were found abandoned by a canal in Derbyshire. The felines were found in separate pet carriers placed on the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal near to Chellaston last Friday (September 9). The ages of the female cats, who are called...

The organisers and partners of the second annual Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) have announced that as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, this year’s GPAW will now take place from Monday 26 September - Friday 30 September, a week later than originally planned. Following the...

A new survey has revealed the pooches most likely to take over their owners’ beds. In honour of the household's favourite pet, Bensons for Beds’ latest survey reveals the top ten dog breeds that take up the most space when they try and ditch their own doggie beds. Top Ten Dog...

A pensioner couple were amazed when they were reunited with their pet cat six years after she went missing - thanks to the RSPCA and the power of a microchip. Pauline and Trevor Robinson gave up hope of ever seeing Georgie again after she darted out of a window at...

The RSPCA is appealing to the public to donate audiobooks to play in the kennels and soothe the dogs. RSPCA Solent Branch - which operates Stubbington Ark Animal Centre in Hampshire - has appealed to local people to drop off any audiobooks on CD that they’re no longer using. Charlotte...

Autumn is officially here, which means fallen leaves, cosy sweaters and, of course, Pumpkin Spice. Now your pooch can get involved with the flavour of the season with Pooch & Mutt’s new limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Meaty Treats. Packed with nutrient-rich pumpkin to support a healthy immune system, seasonal cinnamon with anti-inflammatory...

Everyone knows cat people will stop at nothing to make their felines happy. Whether it be spending your salary on quality cat food and cat trees or making sure they have the best toys to play with – cat owners are dedicated. Despite this, cats have an attitude. Although people...