A woman who allowed cats and dogs to suffer in appalling conditions at her faeces-strewn home has been given a 10-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and banned from keeping all animals for five years. Louise Tucker was told by magistrates she had come “very close to imprisonment” after...

A borders veterinary practice has been praised for saving the life of a mischievous spaniel who ate the plastic lining of his owner’s car boot. Percy, a 13-month-old black and white cocker spaniel, is lucky to be alive after becoming extremely ill when he ate the boot liner while travelling...

Burgess Pet Care is delighted to announce that it has secured its second major supermarket listing in as many months for Burgess Sensitive dog food. The complete range of Burgess Sensitive, comprising 2kg bags in Puppy, Lamb, Salmon, Turkey, and Senior, has today landed on Asda’s shelves, initially across 161 stores...

As the country basks in some surprise September sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal. With summer finally...

Vets have issued an emergency warning to dog owners, cautioning that temperatures above 20C could put your dog at risk of heatstroke. With temperatures predicted to rise above 30C in parts of the UK this week, including London and the South East - the UK’s leading emergency pet emergency service, Vets...

When you think of dogs in pop culture, you almost always see a scene in the movies where a dog is scooting, and it’s always funny, but in real life, if you spot your dog scooting, it may be a sign of a deeper issue in your dog's digestive...

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to protect pets and help wildlife during this week’s hot weather as the charity reports a massive surge in those seeking heatwave advice for their pets. As temperatures look set to top 25°C (77°F) in many parts of the country this week despite autumn...

The UK is gearing up for another heatwave this week, which can impact a pet's health. With that in mind, the experts at natural dog food brand Harringtons have shared their tips on how to tell if your dog is dehydrated and the amount of water they should drink a...

A couple from Northumberland have been banned from keeping animals for five years after their two German Shepherd dogs were found in an emaciated condition. Margaret Stanners and Kieron Cruise, both of Benridge Park, Blyth, pleaded guilty to two offences of causing unnecessary suffering to the two canines, a male...

Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that British pet parents take on average 100 pictures of their pup a month - equating to 13,200 over their pet’s lifetime. According to a Rover study, it is Poodles that have the most photo-obsessed pet parents,...