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Petplan reveals their 2025 predictions following surprising new research!
New research from the UK’s leading pet insurer, Petplan, has today revealed that over half (58%) of UK pet pawrents are cautiously planning for their pets’ future. In fact 12% are more concerned for their pets’ future, than their partners’, friends’ (8%), or even their parents (7%).
Despite worrying about...
PDSA partners with Royal Canin to tackle growing obesity epidemic
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...
Rescue dogs reunited for National Siblings Day
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...
Deaf sheepdog learns sign language to continue rounding up livestock
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...
How to protect your pets in the garden
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...
Travel tips for UK staycations with ‘lockdown cats and dogs’
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...
Poll reveals positive impact of pets
Pet owners reveal their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing with 94% having a positive impact on their health, study reveals.
The poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends make their feel happier (89%), but more than four in 10 don’t have insurance on their pets.
Nearly...
Festival for dog lovers to return this summer
Woofstock UK, a festival celebrating all things dog, is set to get tails wagging as it returns to Devon this August.
Founded in 2014, the award-winning event welcomes families and their dogs to join in a weekend of canine-themed fun.
Visitors can expect a host of exciting attractions at the festival:...
Dog theft increases by 19% during lockdown
New research from Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals that reports of dog theft increased by a fifth in 2020.
Last year, an estimated 2,438 dogs were reported as stolen to police forces in the UK, a 19% rise on 2019 (2,026). This is the equivalent of seven dogs being reported...
World’s first ‘Happy Birthday’ song created for dogs and cats
In a World’s first, Natures Menu has launched a special Happy Birthday song, that only dogs and cats can understand.
Featuring high pitched frequencies that can only be heard by dogs and cats, meows and barks and squeaky toy noises, the song has been specifically created to help them celebrate...
Five myths about dog training vets want you to know aren’t...
With more people welcoming pooches to their family, longer evenings present the perfect time to start outdoor training with our four-legged friends.
A vet nurse at leading pet health charity, PDSA has issued advice for new owners and those who may need a refresher, when it comes to pet training.
PDSA...
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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home set to receive New Year boost...
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (the Home) has received a welcome New Year boost with the announcement of their partnership with pet food brand, Buddy Bites.
The first UK partnership for the pet food brand, having just reached our shores after four years supporting shelters in Asia, Buddy Bites’...
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