A man who kept eight dogs and five cats in squalid conditions at his home has been banned from keeping animals for six years. Navdeep Singh from Stockport, appeared for sentencing at Manchester Magistrate’s Court on March 28 after pleading guilty to seven offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.  The...

New name, same proven formula Nutravet’s highly successful skin and coat supplement Nutramega has been rebranded to Nutracoat in the UK and Ireland. Nutracoat has already been available internationally for a number of years and has an established customer base and part of the reason for the name change was to...

The RSPCA is urging the UK Government to keep its promise to ban imports into the UK of dogs with cropped ears - and new research shows that most people agree. The call for a change in the law comes as the RSPCA launches its Mutilated for Money campaign, highlighting...

After winter walks, our dog's leads, collars, harnesses, and more have been subject to rain, mud, and every weather condition in between.  From mud-caked harnesses to strange smells from your dog’s gear, the dog adventure specialists at Ruffwear share their expert tips on cleaning your dog’s dirty gear to help keep...

In the UK alone, over a third (34%) of the population own at least one dog*. It’s no secret that dogs can be the perfect companions and can offer so much love and reassurance to their owner, so much so that many Brits are spending every possible moment with...

The RSPCA - the country’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity - is recruiting for 11 new animal rescue officers (ARO’s). The charity’s animal rescue officers are frontline workers who respond to reports of cruelty, neglect and injury, deal with complaints and collect and rescue sick, injured and trapped animals. ARO’s...

Iconic cupcake brand Lola’s has created the paw-fect treat for the UK’s privileged pooches – PUPCAKES! Sure to set tails-wagging across the capital, the tasty new treats are lovingly handmade in Lola’s West London bakery. So good that even the owners will be eyeing them up, the new pupcakes come in...

If you own a pet, it can be tricky to enjoy the outdoors if your furry friend digs up the lawn or does their business on your prize plants. In fact, searches for "how to dog proof your garden" have seen a +200% increase* in the last 3 months. So, to...

Coinciding with the launch of the paperback version of Saved from the Waves, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has revealed an increase in the number of our furry friends it plucked from the seas in 2022. Man’s best friend made up the majority of the 209 creature call-outs last year with...

Are you considering including your dog in your wedding festivities? While it can be a lovely way to honour your furry best friend, there are some important considerations to remember to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Dog Behaviourist at Pooch & Mutt Dr Emma Scales-Theobald, PhD, shares the do's and don'ts of including...