With crowded gatherings, scary masks and loud banging noises, it’s no wonder October to December has been revealed as the most stressful time of year for cats and dogs. Ceva Animal Health has released a list of the top five most distressing occasions for pets and Bonfire Night has been...

A Search and Rescue Dog from Dorset, who completed hundreds of searches during his exemplary ten-year career has been honoured by PDSA. Border Collie Charlie, who worked with his volunteer handler Matt Cooke, posthumously received the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE – for his outstanding...

The RSPCA rescued more cats than any other animal last year, collecting more than 22,000 as a result of calls to its national cruelty line. As the charity enters Cat Week, as part of its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals RSPCA inspectors rescued the equivalent of more than 60...

Cats Protection has welcomed a government call for evidence into introducing compulsory microchipping of pet cats. The UK’s leading feline charity says microchipping should become a legal requirement for owned cats, as it already is for dogs. Currently, eight out of 10 stray cats taken in by the charity’s Adoption...

The nation’s pets will be tucking into their own festive feast at Christmas thanks to new products unveiled by Sainsbury’s. Following a successful trial earlier this year, for the first time, dog-friendly mince pies are available for pet lovers to buy from Sainsbury’s stores across the country. Made using carob...

The amount of time different types of dogs needs to walk and exercise for to stay happy and healthy has been revealed by experts. Online healthy pet food retailer, PurePetFood.com has highlighted how long common breeds of dog need to spend out on walks or playing fetch with their owners,...

A North Yorkshire woman was sentenced for neglect after vets removed 1kg of severely matted hair from her dog. Jean Audrey Simpson of Milton Avenue, Malton, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (8 October) where she was sentenced in relation to one offence under the Animal Welfare 2006, which...

Hill’s Pet Nutrition will be returning to the National Pet Show this year, promising to take visitors on an interactive journey through their pets’ life. The National Pet Show will be at the NEC on 2nd and 3rd November, showcasing lots of amazing animals, as well as live performances, competitions,...

The RSPCA urges horse lovers to rehome from them as they rescued almost 90 horses a month last year due to an ongoing horse crisis. The charity rescued 1,071 horses from neglect and suffering last year and has hundreds looking for loving homes. As part of the animal welfare charity’s...

We all like to get something special for everyone at Christmas, and the family dog is no exception. Whether you’re looking for stocking filler ideas for your sister’s beloved Schnauzer, or you’ve got a request straight from your own dog, these are the top present picks courtesy of Company of...