Cat owners are the most concerned about the cost of living and how it will impact the care they’re able to provide to their pets, according to a groundbreaking new report by the RSPCA and Scottish SPCA. The groundbreaking inaugural report* - the Animal Kindness Index - is based on...

Ever wondered how our dogs really see the world? Dog-friendly holiday lettings company, Canine Cottages, helped by Rhian Rochford, a vet at PocketVet, has researched dogs’ vision, to understand how they see things in term of colour, clarity and dimension. And with 8.5 million British households owning a dog, and 84%...

Festivals are about celebrating the outdoors with great events to enjoy alongside family and friends. So why not bring along your four-legged best friend to take part as well? Of course, not all festivals are suitable for dogs. Some can be too loud, uncomfortable, and stressful for our fur babies....

June is National Microchipping Month and serves as a great reminder for pet owners of the importance of making sure their four legged friends are microchipped. Microchipping your dog has been mandatory in the UK since 2016, however, there seems to be a widespread knowledge gap regarding microchipping. Fortunately, Pooch...

Research carried out for the UK’s leading canine charity, Dogs Trust, has shown that more than a third (35%) of the dog owners in the UK think the rising cost-of-living in the UK is making it more difficult to give their dogs all they need. The new regular poll, carried...

The Met Office has issued health alert warning for Friday with UK temperatures expected to reach 34C. With this in mind, Pooch & Mutt’s in-house Veterinary Surgeon, Dr Linda Simon, shares vital advice on keeping your dog cool in the heat. Read Dr Linda Simon’s detailed advice below: Walk in the early...

Dogs Trust Loughborough has been celebrating their tenth anniversary over the past month, honouring the amazing work of the staff, volunteers and donors who have helped to find over 5,500 dogs their forever homes. Throughout May, the team at the rehoming centre held several events which were enjoyed by all,...

As loneliness becomes an increasing public health concern, Cats Protection, The UK’s leading feline charity, is encouraging people to find companionship with loving mature moggies. Despite having a lot of love to offer, scores of unwanted OAP felines are struggling to find their forever homes and take on average three...

Today (14th June) marks World Blood Donor Day, a joint initiative of the World Health Organisation, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving donations. However there are a number...

A lurcher who was just ‘skin and bones’ when she was found wandering along a bridal path in Essex is now loving life in her new home. Emily weighed just over 10kg when she was rescued by the RSPCA and taken in by the charity’s Danaher Animal Home, near Braintree. Danaher’s...