Proud pet owners, RSPCA experts and celebrity guests, came together on Sunday 14 June to take part in the RSPCA’s first ever virtual pet show. The RSPCA’s One Fun Day offered the charity a chance to showcase the work of its centres and branches and raise much needed funds as...

Vets issue warning on blue algae after a dog nearly died in Nottinghamshire after swimming in contaminated water. Blue algae is a harmful bacteria that can develop in lakes and ponds during the summer months and poses a serious threat to dogs. Emergency vets and vet nurses came to the...

The RSPCA rescued a cat after it got stuck in a car engine and was taken on a 70mph trip down a duel carriageway. Tatty, a male ginger cat, travelled around four miles in the engine bay of the vehicle whilst it was driving on a duel carriageway at about...

Research reveals that Britain’s pets have become crucial colleagues for their owners as they work from home by boosting morale and reducing stress and anxiety. Cats and dogs might spend their day snoring on the sofa, asking for walks and demanding treats while not offering to do a drink round...

As June marks the start of summer – it also means greeting the Great British weather – where temperatures soar one day, and downpours of rain douse us the next. It’s this hot and humid weather which can lead to unwanted company for our poor pets in the form of...

This week (8-14 June) is National Diabetes Week and the PDSA is highlighting signs and symptoms of pet diabetes. Figures show that as many as 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 200 cats in the UK may be suffering from diabetes. PDSA vet, Anna Ewers Clark, said: “Diabetes is a...

Following the success of the Crufts television programmes in March, five extra Crufts programmes are being released, the first one being shown on 20th June. These five, one-hour archive Crufts specials hosted by Clare Balding will be celebrating the amazing human and canine relationships that Crufts demonstrates each year, showing...

The RSPCA is warning that a financial recession could plunge the country into a second wave of equine crisis which has already led to thousands of dumped and dying horses and crippled welfare charities. In 2019, the charity received reports of more than 21,000 incidents involving horses and by the...

Scrumbles, the eco-friendly, tummy taming pet brand is launching dental care treats for your kitties’ teeth. Launching on 1st July, the treats are specially formulated with ingredients clinically proven to reduce plaque and tartare build up and designed to make it easier to keep your cat’s teeth squeaky clean when...

PDSA vets issue warning about throwing sticks for dogs after beloved dog is impaled while out walking A five-year old Jack Russell cross narrowly dodged death thanks to charity vets after becoming impaled on stick during a game of fetch. Following the incident, vet charity PDSA is warning dog owners...