Two Battersea-based pet business entrepreneurs are backing a campaign to get people out walking their dogs in the winter months by organising a social walk for dog owners in Battersea Park on Sunday, 26 January. As well as having the opportunity to meet new people and fellow dog owners, the...

Cropped Dora wears a special knitted hood to keep the cold wind and rain out of her vulnerable ears during a winter’s walk on the beach. Four-year-old Dora’s owner, Jess Eley, from Dorset, said the knitted hat, which has ears on top, also makes passersby less nervous around her -...

A pet business podcast that started in the summer of last year has quickly become a global phenomenon attracting viewers and listeners from all across the world and shows the impact that the pet industry has on the global economy. The Pet Business Disruptors podcast was started by Clayton Payne,...

A leading pet health expert is warning of the dangers faced by dogs venturing into the outdoors this winter. Pet Nutritionist and Veterinary Advisor for Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman says it’s important that dog owners are aware of the potential hazards that the colder months bring when walking dogs.  From icy...

A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...

With the arrival of 2025, many of us will have made New Year’s resolutions for ourselves, and maybe for our pets too.  For some this might include getting healthier and potentially losing a few extra pounds.  Nina Downing said: “If you’ve made a resolution to get in better shape, consider whether...

The RSPCA in Essex hopes to find a home for two older cats Queenie and Duchess who have been in the charity’s care for around five months. Sadly, it can be difficult to find homes for older cats with RSPCA data showing that it takes more than three times longer to rehome...

Sunshine may be in short supply at the moment, but one dog in particular waiting for a new family at Dogs Trust Manchester could certainly bring warmth and happiness into someone’s home.  Lurcher Sol, whose name is that of a Roman sun god, arrived on a warm summer’s day last...

A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.  Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...

A leading raw pet food business, Mersey Raw that has seen an impressive 300% growth rate in its first two years of business hitting £1 million worth of sales, has recently undergone a major re-brand and re-design of its packaging as part of its strategy to focus on the...