Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
How do dogs process what they see?
27th September, 2022
For the first time, scientists have been able to take a look at how a dog’s mind reconstructs what it is looking at. The results suggest that dogs are more attuned to actions in their environment rather than to who or what is doing the action....
Do Boxer dogs have health problems?
23rd September, 2022
Pedigree dogs are more prone to illness than mixed breeds, and boxers come with their fair share of predisposed conditions. Purely Pets shares what they are and how dog insurance plans can help....
Does pet insurance cover spaying?
23rd September, 2022
Spaying your animal has many advantages, but what does the procedure involve, and is it covered by pet insurance? Learn more below....
New research aims to advance preventive pet healthcare
20th September, 2022
Researchers are planning to harness the power of AI and big data to investigate new ways to prevent and predict conditions affecting pets’ health....
Vets warn of disease risks in imported dogs
13th September, 2022
Vets have warned members of the public to be aware of the serious disease risks from importing dogs from abroad, after a positive Brucella canis test in a rescue dog imported from Belarus. In the UK’s first confirmed dog-to-human transmission of the disease, the woman fostering the dog was hospitalised after coming into close contact with it....
Call for repeal of 'ineffective' breed specific legislation
8th September, 2022
Vets and animal welfare groups are calling for an end to the ban on certain breeds of dog. Battersea, Blue Cross, Dogs Trust, the Kennel Club, the RSPCA, Scottish SPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) say that breed specific legislation (BSL) “sentences dogs to death” simply because they look a certain way....
Dogs cry with joy when reunited with their owners
8th September, 2022
Dogs sometimes produce tears when they are very happy, researchers have found. The study in Japan looked at the reactions of dogs who were reunited with their owners and with other people they knew....
What to know about owning a beagle
8th September, 2022
If you and your household are looking for a fun, active dog who’ll get involved in all your adventures, be up for lots of exercise with you, and generally present an eager, playful face to the world, a Beagle should be high on your list....
Back to school time can trigger separation anxiety for our pets!
1st September, 2022
With the back-to-school period in full swing, Purely Pets is urging owners to ensure that getting their pets ready for the change in routine is on the to do list!...