The Kennel Club has launched a new online health survey which aims to improve understanding of prevalence and types of spinal (neck, back or tail) problems affecting different pedigree dog breeds. The survey has been developed to gain insights and identify any breed-specific nuances that may influence the development of spinal problems. The...

Agria Pet Insurance issues warning, alongside owner of dog who suffered extreme heatstroke last year. With soaring summer weather currently in full force in the UK, Agria, The Kennel Club’s pet insurance provider, and a dog owner from Newcastle are urging other owners to be vigilant to the signs of...

An ‘adorable couch potato’ is still looking for his own sofa to snuggle up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.   Five year old lurcher crossbreed Alvin is one of the RSPCA’s longest-staying dogs but he’s sadly being overlooked by potential adopters.   He was rescued by the...

With temperatures continuing to rise, it’s important to keep pets cool to reduce the risk of heatstroke as symptoms can develop very quickly and have fatal consequences if not treated. As pet owners search for new ways to cool their furry friends down, the trusty ice cube is an easy, cheap...

Following the success of their cold pressed dog food range, Walker & Drake has launched an innovative new product specially designed for dogs with food allergies and intolerances – Dual Protein. The new Dual Protein is high in meat content together with ‘superfood’ vegetables and botanicals and is made using...

The RSPCA is showcasing some of the most inspirational and feel-good images from the charity’s Young Photographer Awards over the last few years, as it hopes more amazing photos of animals will light up the competition again in 2024. Entries are still open, and completely free, for the RSPCA Young...

Agria Pet Insurance has today announced its commitment to even more dog owners, taking a stance to support Pocket Bullies and their owners by providing lifetime veterinary fee cover for those in need of a pet insurance policy. Agria is the first insurer to offer lifetime veterinary fee cover to customers...

Brits have been told to brace themselves for a summer heatwave, as the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have issued a heat health alert from Monday 24th June to 5pm on Thursday 27th June. With the UK set to experience a rise in temperatures, the UK’s leading emergency...

Dog owners are being encouraged to get savvy about the risks from hot weather as the Met Office predicts it will soon turn "much warmer" in large parts of the country, as staggering new data shows vets see five times as many cases of heatstroke during hot weather than...

Dogs Trust is celebrating a major milestone in welcoming its 9,000th dog to its innovative Generation Pup study. The 9,000th dog to enrol in the study is a beautiful Golden Retriever pup Digby from the New Forest. Generation Pup is believed to be the first longitudinal study of its kind to include...