fbpx
HomeNews

News

Charities

Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
Companion Life
News

5 Top Tips to make your dog a water puppy this...

Does your dog shy away from the water? Don’t fret - there are things you can do to get them safely confident in the water and have your very own water puppy! Although many dogs are confident swimmers, there are many pooches out there scared of water – whether that...
Companion Life
News

New figures show scale of dog theft and ‘jaw dropping’ failure...

New research from The Kennel Club reveals only 2% of dog theft cases in 2020 resulted in a criminal charge. As concerns about dog theft soar following the surge in pandemic puppy buying, the statistics shows a shocking failure to tackle a crime that is devastating 196 families every month. Research...
Companion Life
Charities

Dogs Trust Merseyside finds home for oldest dog

The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after finding their oldest dog her perfect retirement home. 17-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, Lola, arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre in April after her family could sadly no longer take care of her. Now, three months later, she has headed home with new devoted owners Susie...
Companion Life
Events

Vulnerable British and Irish breeds competition returns this year

Following the popularity of the Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition in 2019, The Kennel Club has announced that it is taking place again this year, culminating in a grand final at Crufts 2022. To raise awareness of vulnerable British and Irish breeds, and to recognise those people who are...
Companion Life
News

Top five cities spending the most on doggy day care now...

We’ve spent more time than ever with our pooches over the lockdown period. But as we gear up to resume life outside the home, how do we prepare our furry friends for the change? The pandemic has reshaped the way we work, with many businesses looking to trial flexible working...
Companion Life
News

Hot dog! Five myths about keeping pooches cool in the heat...

As temperatures in the UK continue to soar, many Brits have been looking for novel ways to keep themselves cool - But what’s the best way to keep our furry friends cool? With lots of contradictory advice surfacing online and on social media, PDSA Vet Lynne James has debunked some...
Companion Life
News

Staysure Group launch game changing pet insurance provider: Petsure

Staysure Group is thrilled to announce the launch of a unique new product that will send ripples through the pet insurance world. Petsure is on a mission to reform pet insurance by helping every cat and dog possible, regardless of their pre-existing medical conditions or age. They are committed to fair pricing and...
Companion Life
News

The rise of the four-legged colleague

Being a dog owner over lockdown has had us spending significantly more time with our dogs while we worked from home. Now, as we begin to return to normal, the thought of leaving our dogs at home who have become accustomed to being by our side day and night is...
Companion Life
News

Top of the Pups: Rover Reveals UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds

Rover.com®, the world’s largest network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, has today released UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021. For the fourth year in a row, mixed breeds were named top dog, while the loyal Labrador Retriever proved the most popular purebred. The Cockapoo, French Bulldog and...
Companion Life
News

Labrador sheds almost a quarter of his bodyweight

While many of us have struggled to keep the weight off during lockdown, seven-year old Bobby the Labrador has shed almost a quarter of his body weight, helped by charity Our Special Friends. Our Special Friends, were asked to provide support for Bobby at the end of last year. Bobby...
Companion Life

FEATURED

Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
Companion Life

Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...