Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Children who grow up with pets have fewer food allergies
28th April, 2023
A new study shows that living with pets may help to protect children against food allergies. Food allergies have become more common over the past few decades, affecting more than one in ten children in some high-income countries....
Pet Mental Health with Joii
27th April, 2023
Pets are an integral part of our lives and bring immense joy and companionship to us. However, just like us humans, pets also experience emotions and can be affected by mental health issues....
All you need to know about… Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!
27th April, 2023
Regal in name and cute as a button, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel could be the perfect little lap dog to introduce to your family. They do have a reputation for having zoomies every now and again, but their affectionate nature makes them a perfect fit for any home....
How to transition an outdoor cat to an indoor cat?
27th April, 2023
Are you worried about the outdoor risks to your cat and want to move them indoors? Learn why it’s a good idea, how to make the change and signs of stress in your pet. ...
Social media driving trend for pedigree cats, says charity
25th April, 2023
Cats Protection is championing the humble moggy as new research shows a rise in people acquiring pedigree cats. The cat welfare charity found that 38% of cats acquired last year (or 600,000 cats) were pedigrees while 47% (or 750,000 cats) were moggies — a cat produced through non-selective breeding such as a tabby or a ginger....
Stress and cleanliness associated with litter tray issues
20th April, 2023
Cats are usually very clean animals, but owners sometimes face issues with their cats using their litter tray. For example, cats may soil elsewhere in the house or they may simply avoid using the litter tray and go outside instead....
New national plan to protect welfare of flat-faced dogs
5th April, 2023
Flat-faced dogs such as Pugs, French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs may look cute, but they can face serious health issues including breathing and heart problems, dental disease, skin fold infections and difficulty giving birth. A new national plan drawn up by dog health and welfare organisations sets out how the public can play their part in protecting the welfare of flat-faced dogs....
What are these scabs on my dog’s skin?
5th April, 2023
Is your playful pup forever getting scabs? Learn how to treat and clean them and how to spot the signs they could be something more serious....
Cat microchipping to be compulsory from next year
3rd April, 2023
All pet cats in England will have to be microchipped from the middle of next year. The UK government is introducing legislation that will require owners to ensure their cat is microchipped by 10 June 2024. The new rules mean cats must be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks, with the owner’s contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database....