A mystery virus which affects dogs is apparently sweeping through the country, as reports of pets suffering with the illness continue to pour in. The virus, which was first reported in North Yorkshire, has been labelled as a case for concern by the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) due...

A dog was ‘lucky to survive’ after being ‘thrown’ from a vehicle travelling at 50mph in a rural Kent road. Members of the public rushed the one-year-old terrier cross - now called Freya - to local vets and contacted the RSPCA after seeing the shocking incident unfold. Inspector Kirsten Ormerod, who...

Trends in the most popular dog breeds are changing year-on-year. Some of the most recognisable breeds from the past few decades have fallen in popularity and surprising newcomers have hit the scene. But which dogs have become the most popular over time? Interested in this, money.co.uk investigated UK dog breed registration data dating back to...

With searches for ‘big dog walks’ and ‘dog walking near me’ increasing by 250% and 300% in the last year, Brits up and down the country are searching for new routes to take their canine companion. So, why not bring your dog to the most Instagrammable dog walks Britain has...

There’s been a rise in reports of a mystery illness among the canine population recently. Rumoured to have begun on the coast before spreading inland, symptoms of this peculiar bug include sickness and diarrhoea. One dog food company whose mission it is to inspire a healthier world for pets, Pure...

Treat your true love this Valentine's Day, 14th February, with Pooch & Mutt’s new limited-edition Love-ly Lamb Meaty Treats.  Packed with meaty deliciousness, these tasty treats are bursting with natural ingredients and probiotics. Available in a cute heart shape, they’re also naturally hypoallergenic, grain-free and formulated with no added artificial...

Rescuers dismantled a dry stone wall in County Durham to free a cat who was trapped inside. An RSPCA rescuer was called to a field in Tow Law, near Bishop Auckland, on 23 January by a dog walker whose pet found the black and white cat wedged in a small...

Petributes, the leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has launched a new Chihuahua urn for its trade and consumer customers. This new addition adds to the company's growing collection of breed-specific figurine dog urns which offer a means to store a pet's ashes discreetly, using a hollow interior. The...

To light up the nation’s faces this January with the joy of a picture-perfect pup, fresh dog food company, Butternut Box, has launched a series of billboards across the UK as part of their #DogsDeserveBillboards competition. Hosted on social media, entrants were asked to submit a photo or video of...

A police officer from Staffordshire is running the London Marathon to raise money for the RSPCA in honour of her terminally-ill mum who is battling cancer. Anna Plant from Leek in Staffordshire will be taking part in the 26.2 mile challenge in October this year inspired by her incredible mum. Anna...