Hundreds of pet owners across the region could be at risk of being hit with a £500 fine if they fall foul of a new microchipping law coming into play in 2024.   New legislation has been outlined by the government, as part of its wider action plan for animal welfare,...

As the weather gets warmer many pet owners will be spending more time outdoors with their four-legged friends. This could be in their garden or on country walks and with pollen counts rising and pets running on the grass and rummaging around flower beds, they are more susceptible to situations...

Dementia is a condition that can affect many of us in older age, but did you know that something very similar can also affect our beloved four-legged family members? As with humans, ‘dementia’ in pets, or cognitive dysfunction as it’s called, can affect our faithful friends when they reach their...

Emergency vets issue barbecue hazard warning to pet owners during National BBQ Week. With the summer fast approaching and the hot weather making a welcome return, many households across the country will be firing up the barbecue to enjoy some al fresco dining.  But barbecues can pose many hazards for our...

While other dogs his age were bounding around using up their puppy energy, Hugo the French bulldog was already suffering from a number of medical ailments by his first birthday which were restricting his ability to breathe and walk. His quality of life was poor, even though he was a...

The biggest charity rabies vaccination drive in Cambodia started in Phnom Penh this week through Mission Rabies, a project of Worldwide Veterinary Service which recently merged with Dogs Trust, and has immunised over 35,000 dogs in the first five days. With the fear of rabies resulting in an estimated 100 million*...

Pet insurance provider, Animal Friends has launched a brand new weekly podcast for pet lovers and wildlife advocates - ‘A Walk in the Park…With Animal Friends’. The podcast, which is hosted by Patricia Gardiner, Chief Marketing Officer at Animal Friends (accompanied by her faithful furry best friend, Skye, the German Shorthaired Pointer)...

An old English sheepdog has had an amazing transformation and looks like a completely different dog after having 5kg (11lb) of severely matted fur removed. Barney arrived in RSPCA care from a home in South London, where he hadn’t been exercised, socialised or groomed for five years. When RSPCA animal...

Arden Grange is expanding their line-up of much-loved, super premium dog treats to include their first-ever soft snacks. The new range consists of four delicious varieties of grain free, dog training treats made with fresh meat and added superfoods. They all contain potent natural supplements to support the joints and digestion...

Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.  With the arrival of warmer weather, Dogs Trust has issued guidance that exercising dogs in temperatures as mild as 21 degrees centigrade can be problematic for...