As thousands of dogs have been snapped up during lockdown, poor Seamus has been overlooked time and time again. The 10-year old Lurcher cross loves nothing more than snuggling up on the sofa – but he doesn’t have anyone to cuddle up to. Staff at RSPCA Ashley Health Animal Centre, in...

A year after lockdown began in the UK, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outside our homes as restrictions begin to ease. However, the thousands of pandemic puppies bought over the past 12 months, used to having their owners around all the time could struggle. To help...

A new study from Natural Instinct reveals that nearly half of dog owners have overindulged their pooches since the start of the pandemic. Increased time at home has led to giving dogs extra treats, with 44% of respondents revealing they have fed their dog more treats every week, and 14%...

A dog who was rescued by the RSPCA when her owner couldn’t take care of her needs major surgery on both back legs to help her work properly. Eight-year-old American bulldog Marley arrived at the charity’s Crewe, Nantwich & District branch in February after being signed over into their...

New research from Royal Canin reveals a 39% rise in cats diagnosed with urinary disorders and a 10% rise in dogs. The rise in cases has been linked to increased levels of stress in cats, caused by changes in routines leading to owners and children spending more time at home. Yet,...

As people across the UK prepare for at-home Easter celebrations, Natures Menu is reminding owners to keep their chocolate out of paws’ reach. To avoid an unexpected trip to the vets this Easter, Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education manager at Natures Menu, shares tips for keeping dogs safe, symptoms to look...

The Kennel Club advises how owners can ‘paw it back’ and be their dog’s best friend. Three quarters of dog owners spent more time with their puppy during the pandemic, research released has found, and 88% agreed that their new four-legged family member has helped them cope mentally and emotionally...

A twelve-year-old terrier called Dylan is settling into his new home after going to Dogs Trust as a result of the pandemic. Sadly, Dylan’s owner passed away from coronavirus and he found himself in the care of Shoreham Rehoming Centre in West Sussex. Rehoming Centre Manager Adel Burnett said: “Dylan was...

A new report by GoCompare has revealed how much lockdown has increased the price of purchasing pets. The price comparison site analysed their own data from over 580,000 pet-insurance quotes since September 2019 to find the most in-demand breeds and the most popular names for pets around the country. The pandemic...

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) is pleased to announce that its popular YKC Summer Camp will take place this year, following last year’s online event, due to Covid-19. Open exclusively to YKC members aged from 7-16, the camp is a perfect opportunity for children and teenagers to enjoy a holiday...