As part of National Pet Month, Lords & Labradors have released their tips to ensure the nation’s dogs are receiving the right amount of shut eye. A new study has found that 3.2 million households in the UK have acquired pets during lockdown equalling to the country now having 17...

April is National Pet Month, so what better time to adopt a dog in need of a forever-home, or welcome a new pup into your family? Taking on a four-legged friend can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but make sure you’re properly prepared for it. A dog is no small...

With lockdown restrictions continuing to ease, Dogs Trust urges dog owners to prepare now so they can keep their dogs safe and happy when out and about. Rachel Casey, Director of Canine Behaviour and Research, said: “As the hustle and bustle of life starts to return, and the streets get busier with people...

The RSPCA has launched a new education programme for parents to teach their children about animal welfare at home. The new programme which has launched this month (April) focusses on the welfare of dogs, cats and rabbits and provides parents with information and activities they can do with their children. During...

Nutravet has introduced a new Omega-3 joint supplement to its veterinary exclusive range for cats and dogs. Launched in addition to the highly successful Nutraquin+, Nutraquin includes high purity Omega-3s, meaning it’s ideal for milder cases. The benefits are generally noticeable within six weeks. Nutraquin contains a formula of high...

PDSA has announced it is partnering with Royal Canin, in a move to address the UK’s worsening pet obesity crisis. The charity, which provides free and low-cost veterinary care to pets in need, will be working with Royal Canin to raise awareness of rising rates of obesity – made worse...

To celebrate National Siblings Day (10 April), a litter of former Battersea dogs took part in a virtual reunion to catch up on all the latest news. For the past year, many of us have been unable to meet up with family members and turned to Zoom to keep in...

A collie who ended up in rescue when she lost her hearing and could not longer work has learned sign language so she can continue rounding up livestock. Eight-year-old working collie Peggy was signed over to the RSPCA in December 2018 when her previous owners could no longer keep her. She...

With Spring brings the promise of warmer and longer days, and pet owners across the UK are looking forward to making the most of the season by relaxing in the garden with their four-legged friends. But while we may love spending time outdoors with our pets, many of us fail...

As we begin to ease out of lockdown, UK travel will be permitted for England residents from 12 April 2021. Many more families are expected to holiday at home this year – with major restrictions on foreign travel expected to remain in place for some time to come – and...