The RSPCA rescued a newborn kitten which had somehow been separated from its mum and was struggling without her. The tiny cat still had her eyes closed and umbilical cord attached and couldn’t have been more than a day or two old. A member of the public spotted the kitten...

As many people welcome new pets into their lives during lockdown, PDSA highlight the importance of pet insurance. While taking on a new pet can be a wonderful time, there are significant costs to consider including ensuring pets are covered by insurance should they become unexpectedly ill or be injured...

Animal Friends Pet Insurance has released data from 260,000 claims made last year to help potential dog owners make an informed decision on the breed they choose. Puppy purchases have risen dramatically during and post-lockdown, and these decisions have been made quickly, new owners may not understand the breed they...

Nutravet® has launched its new, next generation, kidney health product into its range of veterinary exclusive nutraceuticals. Launched this month (August 2020), nutraren provides multi-action support to aid healthy kidney function in dogs and cats in an easy to administer gel capsule. The unique combination of scientifically proven and high strength...

A skinny, matted dog is receiving treatment and care after being thrown from a car in Birmingham. The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a tiny dog was brought into the charity’s Newbrook Farm Centre and Hospital on Thursday (13 August). Inspector Vicky Taylor, who is now investigating said: “This poor...

Environet UK has expanded its Japanese knotweed detection dog team with the addition of black Cocker Spaniel rescue dog Buddy. Following strong demand among homeowners, buyers and sellers for dog detection surveys since the service was launched just two months ago, Mick and Mack, Environet’s pair of fox-red Labrador...

A dog is lucky to be alive after a plastic ball he swallowed got stuck in the top of his throat – totally blocking his windpipe. Border Collie Scout only survived because the spiky toy had a hole in the middle through which he was just about able to gasp...

New research from the Kennel Club reveals a quarter of new owners admit to buying a puppy during the coronavirus pandemic with little research. The research released this week as part of the Kennel Club's  #BePuppyWise campaign, shows that 41% of those who bought a puppy said the main reason...

Ahead of National Dog Day on 26 August, Safestyle UK is looking for the UK’s cutest pooch. During the pandemic, Dogs Trust reported an ‘overwhelming’ number of requests to adopt canines, with 25% more dogs rehomed in comparison to the same time last year. To celebrate the nation’s pooches and National...

Many pets have enjoyed having their owners work from home during the pandemic, but some have faced endless days alone whilst key workers’ hours increased. This was the case for 12-year old Shar Pei Bella Boo whose owner was forced to leave her at home whilst she attended regular 12-hour...