It’s almost International Cat Day! In celebration of all things feline, partners of the day, cat-loving Agria Pet Insurance reveals the most popular cat names of 2020! As ever, it’s very interesting to see how much popular films and TV influence the name choices! Is yours on there? Or has your...

PDSA vets offer pet owners expert advice on preventing parasites on four-legged friends and in the home. During lockdown we’ve enjoyed lots of warm sunshine, but it can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas and our four-legged friends. PDSA Vet Anna Ewers-Clark said: “Despite recent changes to the...

A mucky pup needed an emergency trip to the vets after getting his toes trapped in the plughole in a freak accident while having a bath. Teddy, a pampered pooch from Bridgend, had just been bathed after rolling in mud in the back garden at the home of owner Kristi...

Half of pet owners are concerned about leaving their pets to go back to work, according to a new study from Co-op Insurance. As a result of the pandemic, 40% of pet owners say they’ve spent more time with their pets recently than ever before. The study shows that on average,...

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing advice to reassure owners around coronavirus transmission and dogs following recent media coverage. There remains no confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) being transmitted from dogs to people. The main source of infection is human-to-human transmission. However, just like human hands,...

The RSPCA is caring for four kittens found abandoned in a cat carrier down a country lane during the scorching heat on Friday 31 July. The charity was alerted to the incident by the police, and Animal Welfare Officer Siobhan Trinnaman attended the location in Curtis Mill Lane, Romford. Siobhan said:...

Veterinary animal welfare charity, PDSA offer advice for pet owners to help to check their pet’s weight. If your pet was getting less exercise and, perhaps a few more treats over lockdown. now’s the time to check their weight and body shape. PDSA vet, Anna Ewers Clark, said: “Lockdown has been...

A new study by Seresto Flea and Tick collar shows that over 1 in 10 pet owners have been duped into buying counterfeit medicines online. The study of 2000 pet owners also revealed that 87% pet owners have purchased pet medicine from sites that have been known to sell counterfeit...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is urging people who need to give up their pet to think rescue first. Over recent weeks the charity has been giving advice to struggling pet owners through a dedicated behaviour advice line as it could only accept animals on an emergency basis. Now the charity...

With high temperatures predicted in the UK over the next couple of days, natural animal health company, nutravet share some tips to keep your pets cool. It’s always lovely to be able to enjoy more time outside with our pets. However, during hot weather, it’s important to take extra care...