New research has shown just how important pets are to our lives, from providing companionship to offering physical and mental health support. More than half of people admit that they pet increases their happiness (57%) and helps relieve stress/anxiety (56%), while 43% admit a cat, dog or rabbit increases physical...

In 2018, the UK population was an estimated 5.1 million, which means around 45% of British homes housed a domesticated animal. Owning a pet is a huge responsibility and can bring happiness but it is up to n owner to ensure that the welfare of that pet is a priority. To...

Fish4Dogs is set to undertake its first ever television campaign next month to encourage owners to ‘Switch to Fish’. ‘The Run’ features a man and his dog enjoying their run over the moors as they consider the health benefits of a switch to fish. The ad will run on TV...

A Siberian Husky who was found on railway tracks in Southwark has been reunited with her owners, thanks to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Two-year old Kinky was taken to the charity's London centre by a local dog warden after she had been found dangerously wandering on the tracks...

Staff at Dogs Trust Bridgend are appealing for a home for their oldest resident who is the human equivalent of 98 years old. Taking the accolade is Tilly, who at 14 years old, found herself in the care of the Pen-y-Fai rehoming centre in February after her owners were no...

The RSPCA and fire brigade rescued a ferret from a waste pipe two-storeys high. A fearless ferret who got herself stuck in a waste pip at the top of a two-storey building was rescued by the RSPCA and fire services. The female ferret, now named Lucky by the RSPCA, was...

New research reveals that Brits are losing their sense of connection with others, with feelings of loneliness and anxiety overwhelming the nation. According to a new study by Mars Petcare UK, a fifth of adults now feel more comfortable interreacting with people online than they do in person. As a result,...

From 2015 to 2018 cat thefts recorded by police revealed a sharp increase of 144%. Yorkshire-based pet insurance company, The Insurance Emporium has been working with pet theft reform campaigners, Pet theft Awareness on insights into cat theft trends in the UK. Pet Theft Awareness requested information on cat theft...

Natural animal health company, nutravet have introduced smaller packs of their fast-acting joint support, nutraquin+. The smaller 30 packs provide a low-cost introduction for pet owners, allowing them to test the fast-acting nature of the product. Nutraquin+is a fast-acting joint support product with the benefits noticeable, on average within 7...

Battersea Dogs & cats Home are encouraging would-be pet owners to consider adopting a dog or cat from a rescue centre. There are many benefits to adopting an animal from a rescue, including receiving expert advice and support, reassurance that your new pet has been fully medically and behaviourally assessed...