As winter descends upon us, a warm home is one of life’s simplest pleasures, but it can attract unwanted visitors, warn experts. Nearly two thirds (62%) of British pet owners with a cat or dog are unaware that turning the heating on in autumn can increase the likelihood of flea...

The RSPCA has released a new report highlighting the stress fireworks cause to animals, to coincide with the start of bonfire season. The charity would like to see the public sale and use of fireworks further limited to being close to four specific celebration and festival dates (November 5, December...

Four in five pet owners with a mental health condition say their animal has helped them tackle their illness, according to new research. New research from MORE TH>N Pet Insurance reveals that overall, three in five (60%) pet owners claim their animals have helped to improve their mental health. In the...

Luxury dog accessories and lifestyle brand Teddy Maximus announce collaboration with iconic department store Liberty London. The latest collaboration comes with the launch of an exclusive new collection of products for stylish dogs and their owners, adorably titled ‘Pooches of Liberty’. Following the ongoing success of their much-loved Liberty Print Collections,...

The Kennel Club is urging dog owners to make sure their microchip details are up to date in time for the fireworks season. With Diwali and fireworks night coming up, the Kennel Club is warning pet owners to be extra vigilant following statistics that show that 71% of owners’ details...

A stray puppy suffering from one of the worst skin infections staff had seen in a long time has found his happy ending thanks to Battersea Brands Hatch. Possum, who was named because of his resemblance to the native Australian animal, was taken into the Kent rescue centre after...

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to think carefully about buying a small furry as a ‘starter pet’ for their children. The animal welfare charity has revealed that they are rescuing 340 small furries a month and say there is not such thing as a starter pet. Rabbits, guinea pigs,...

A study of 2,000 dog devotees found the average family hound will consume 27 treats a week, but six in 10 fear they aren’t good for their dog. Behaving well for a photograph, acting ‘cute’ and performing a trick are among the reason’s dogs get spoilt. But three in 10 owners...

A competition to find the UK’s best dog-owner lookalikes has had hundreds of entries from people up and down the country. The competition showcases hilarious spitting image snaps of dogs and their owners, from matching hair colour and styles, to like-for-like beards, matching outfits and identical expressions. Dog-friendly cottages provider Canine...

Companion Life has teamed up with Cattitude Box to make Christmas extra special for one lucky kitty. The team at Cattitude Box are giving you the chance to win this beautiful Cat Stocking from their Christmas Special Cat Subscription Box. If your cat has been a good kitty (we won’t tell...