New statistics released today (31 October) by The Kennel Club, ahead of Diwali and Bonfire Night celebrations, show an alarming 120 per cent increase in the number of dogs that go missing during fireworks season. Missing pet data from Petlog, one of the UK’s largest lost and found pet databases run...

In the run up to Bonfire Night, vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take steps to reduce fireworks stress for their pets, after a cat named Boo was nearly scared to death due to the loud bangs. Two-year-old tabby cat Boo was taken to Stoke PDSA Pet Hospital last...

Launched back in 2019, Kent-based Associated Veterinary Services arrives at this year’s PIF awards as both a nominee for Pet Service Business Of The Year and a proud sponsor of the prestigious Export Business Award. These are indeed heady times for a young, ambitious veterinary practice currently enjoying significant, double-digit...

Natures Menu, Europe’s leading natural and raw food manufacturer, offers a range of delicious stocking fillers for your furry friend to enjoy this Christmas. Perfect for dogs with a range of preferences, The Real Meaty Treats range consists of classic best-selling meats including: Chicken, Beef and Lamb & Chicken. Each...

With Halloween and Bonfire Night just around the corner, experts are concerned about the effect that extravagant fireworks displays and the deluge of trick-or-treaters at the door will have on our pets. Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu has compiled some top tips for UK pet-owners to ensure...

A former guard dog left in conditions of appalling neglect has started a new life with the vet assistant who nursed her back to wellness. German Shepherd cross Storm was left without supervision for a week in freezing temperatures in a bleak yard in Staffordshire along with two other dogs...

After heavy rain has swept the country thanks to Storm Babet, weather forecasters are now predicting that icy conditions and even snow are set to hit parts of Britain over the next few weeks - making walking your dog a bit more challenging. A bit of cold weather is never...

To mark National Black Cat Day (October 27) and just in time for Halloween, the RSPCA has revealed that it sadly takes longer to rehome black cats than any other coat colour. Black cats are often associated with superstitions while some people believe they don’t look good in photos. This...

With Halloween approaching and pumpkins in every window, it's estimated that 15.8 million pumpkins will go to waste this year. For those looking for alternative ways to use up our favourite autumnal vegetable, did you know that pumpkin is actually a doggy 'superfood'? Dog-friendly letting specialists, Canine Cottages has collaborated with...

As pet owners brace themselves for the upcoming firework season, research has been unveiled that challenges the conventional wisdom of using classical music to calm furry friends. The study indicates that soft rock and reggae have emerged as the ultimate stress-relief remedy for our four-legged companions. The research is supported by...