The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust has revealed that one in ten who have ever experienced the loss of their beloved dog felt that there wasn’t anyone they could speak to about their grief.   An overwhelming 89% of UK adults...

As National Dog Day lands on Monday 26th of August, Darren Watts, Showroom Design Director at Wren Kitchens, Veterinary Surgeon at PetPlan, Brain Faulkner, and Dr Emma Scales-Theobald PhD from Canine Cottages, advise on how to dog-proof your kitchen. An estimated 12 million UK households own a dog1, and so they warn that common...

Local animal lover and dog mum of two, Charlotte Arnold, has left her career as an events manager in the finance industry to chase her one true passion – pets. Having grown up surrounded by animals, the launch of Petpals is a dream come true for Charlotte. “Animals, big and...

The UK’s largest emergency vets, Vets Now, has issued a summer warning to dog owners, after a study in their veterinary practices revealed French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs made up over a third (36.98%) of all emergency heatstroke cases. The study by VetCompass at the Royal Veterinary College looked into the clinical records...

A puppy who was born with one eye smaller than the other has won over an adopter - despite his unusual condition. Albi was born with Microphthalmia - a condition where one or both of the eyes are small - and RSPCA staff launched a special appeal to find him a home.  Albi’s...

This International Cat Day, Compare My Move has put together a guide on what to do when moving house with a cat.  Cats are very territorial animals that develop a strong connection with their environment, so a house move can cause them a lot of distress. This is why it is important...

A new study by Burns Pet Nutrition has revealed felines are not only considerably more ‘low maintenance’ than dogs, they also are cleaner, more self-sufficient and cheaper to own.  The research comes ahead of International Cat Day on August 8, a day of importance for a third of UK households that are...

A loving lurcher is struggling to find a home due to the colour of his coat.  Eighteen-month-old lurcher Pierre has been waiting for a home for nine months but is continually overlooked. Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, believe people are put off by his brindle coat. Animal Care Assistant Hollie Jones said:...

The RSPCA is warning cat owners to be extra-vigilant this summer after new figures  suggest felines are being increasingly targeted in deliberate weapon attacks - with the nation's wildlife also in the firing line.   New data from the animal charity reveals that the number of cats shot with an air...

The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Agility Team GB on their success at the FCI’s European Open Agility Championships, which concluded this weekend, and saw the team win a total of six medals, including one gold. Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and their...