Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Should I adopt a kitten or a cat?
12th December, 2022
If you’re looking to adopt a cat but aren’t sure if a younger or older feline is the right fit for you, read on! We’ll weigh up the pros and cons of both and give you tips on where to find your new family member....
Pet-proof your Christmas
7th December, 2022
This Christmas, make sure that anything your pet may mistake for a tasty treat is kept out of paw’s reach. Four in five companion animal vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion over the Christmas period last year, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA)....
Charity warns of cat flu risk
29th November, 2022
Cats Protection is urging owners to get their cats vaccinated after two young kittens nearly lost their eyes due to cat flu. Four-month-old Cherrim and Hattrem arrived at the charity’s Cornwall Adoption Centre with three siblings from the same litter, one of which sadly died....
Looking to welcome a new pet this Christmas?
29th November, 2022
Bringing a new pet into your home is an incredibly exciting time, however there are many ways in which it can be stressful for your new pet, if not handled correctly. Whether you’ve chosen to buy or adopt, your pet will have their own unique personality and therefore challenges when it comes to settling them into their new home....
A pet is for life, not just for Christmas
29th November, 2022
“A dog is for life, not just for Christmas” is now a well-recognised saying, but did you know that it was first created by the Dogs Trust back in 1978, when the charity was known as the National Canine Defence League?....
Top Five Health Related Presents for your Pet
29th November, 2022
There are thousands of pet presents that flood the market this time of year, from treats to toys and various expensive accessories. However, in the midst of a cost of living crisis, why not give your pet something even more valuable this year – a healthier lifestyle!....
New cancer treatment trialled in pet dogs
22nd November, 2022
Pet dogs who are having surgery for sarcoma, a cancer of the bones and soft tissues, at a clinic in Australia are getting access to cutting-edge treatment as part of a world-first clinical trial. It’s hoped that the trial will pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common canine cancers....
Charity identifies rare kitten of 'neither sex'
15th November, 2022
A young cat that recently came into the care of Cats Protection was found to be neither male nor female. Tabby-and-white kitten Hope was originally thought to be female but on closer inspection it was discovered they had no external sex organs at all....
A guide on how to bandage a dog's ear tip
15th November, 2022
If your dog recently injured its ear tip and you’re looking for ways to help it heal, you’re in the right place. This guide from Purely Pets tells you how to clean and monitor the injury properly, and how pet insurance cover may help cover costs of treatment....