A man from Wigan has been disqualified from owning any animal for five years after failing to seek veterinary treatment to address his springer spaniel’s extreme weight loss, eye infection and mammary tumour. David Farrimond was sentenced to a 12 month community order, with 80 hours unpaid work and ordered...

We are a nation of animal lovers, so it’s little surprise that many of us will have a furry friend at home with us this Christmas but it does mean there’s the obstacle of ensuring that your Christmas tree lasts the entirety of the festive season. As the celebs Christmas...

A new study has found that pet owners have more love for their pets than the humans in their lives, with 80% choosing their pets over the people in their lives. Research shows that just over one in 10 pet owners love their animal companions more than their family, while...

Have you ever wondered what your dog's poo means for their health and how you can tell? Well, wonder no more as John Burns MBE, founder of healthy pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition, has put together a guide for those owners wanting to know what the different types of...

More than 40 local authorities will have RSPCA-backed rules and policies in place aimed at keeping animals and people safer this Guy Fawkes Night. In recent years, the animal welfare charity has been working with local authorities across England and Wales - urging them to introduce specific measures aimed at...

A woman from Preston has been given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, and disqualified from keeping animals for a decade after admitting causing unnecessary suffering to her seven pets and failing to meet their needs. Charlotte Kenny was prosecuted by the RSPCA after the charity’s officers found...

The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing with it a whirlwind of festivities, celebrations, and, of course, spectacular fireworks displays. While we humans eagerly anticipate the dazzling fireworks, it's crucial to remember that the loud bangs and bright lights can be an unsettling experience for our furry family members,...

With more than half (57%) of British households owning a furry friend, animal companions are an integral part of Christmas festivities for much of the nation. Morrisons is making sure Christmas 2023 is the ulti-mutt celebration for pets as it unveils its biggest festive pet range to date. Comprising nearly 30...

British pet owners are calling on the government to enforce restrictions on private firework displays as new figures indicate that more than two thirds of pets are petrified of the loud noises heard throughout the first week of November (70%). The survey, from leading healthy pet food company Burns Pet...

Dogs have become much more than pets for Brits, according to brand new research* from natural dog food brand Harringtons. More than two-thirds (67%) of owners say their dog is part of the family, while nearly a fifth (18%) consider them their best friend, and for one in 10 (11%) owners,...