While cats can be very dear companions, they can also be quite complicated, especially when it comes to their diet and feeding habits. This often leaves pet owners confused and slightly frustrated when it seems their cat refuses to eat for seemingly no reason. Whether it be the type of...

Dogs Trust and Petplan Charitable Trust held a special remembrance service in London on Thursday 10 November to commemorate animals who have served and suffered in conflict. The event was attended by representatives from the animal welfare sector along with a number of dogs, who gathered at the Animals in...

Five pet rats who were discovered abandoned in charred and blackened hutches which are thought to have been deliberately set on fire in North Wales, are looking for a fresh start. Craig and his best friend Greg, along with Lorna, Brook and Stella, were found in two rabbit hutches, along...

Pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen, has announced the launch of its Senior Dog Club. Everyone loves the excitement of a new puppy – the energy, the clubs and classes and the cuddles. But sadly, our older dogs get a bad press – a bit slow, a bit doddery and a...

Britain’s cash-strapped pet lovers are giving up treats such as holidays, eating out and trips to the pub to ensure their dogs are still being well cared for, a study shows. According to research by Burns Pet Nutrition in light of the cost-of-living crisis, almost three-quarters (73%) of dog owners...

A female dog rescued from Brent canal in London by two observant passers-by, now has a loving forever home. When poodle crossbreed, Lilly, was spotted in the Grand Union canal in Brent this June, it was only thanks to the quick response of two observant passers-by, that she avoided drowning....

With 34% of UK households owning a dog, there are a lot of pooches being taken out on their daily walks that need picking up after. However, one in 25 Brits admit to never picking up after their dog, and one in three are unaware that dog fouling in public...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for a nervous cat who has been waiting to find her forever family for 459 days. Buffy is a one-year-old female black cat who arrived into the charity’s care in August last year - and loves pet treats like Dreamies. She was...

Nothing says Christmas is coming quite like a festive jumper – and if you can include your furry friend in the fun, it makes it even more special. Pets at Home’s new Christmas jumper range, featuring cute cosy knits and novelty characters, means there’s something for every pooch. Dr Karlien Heyrman,...

With party season around the corner, it’s inevitable that our four-legged friend will be left alone at some point this Christmas. However, new research has highlighted how anxiety affects the day-to-day lives of pet owners – with almost half (48%) admitting that socialising and special events often see them separated...