Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Top puppy and kitten names of 2022
20th March, 2023
Pets at Home has revealed the top ten puppy and kitten names of 2022, with the same name — Luna — topping both lists. It’s the third year running that Luna (meaning ‘moon’ in Latin) has taken the top spot for both canine and feline companions....
Pet owners 'delaying veterinary treatment' over cost concerns
15th March, 2023
Vets are seeing increasing numbers of pets with issues that could have been prevented or minimised if treatment had been sought sooner, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA)....
When can you bathe a puppy?
15th March, 2023
Is your new pup starting to whiff? Here’s everything you need to know about bath time, including how often you should bathe your dog....
Puppies spontaneously copy humans, study finds
9th March, 2023
Young dogs tend to spontaneously imitate human actions, even when they are not rewarded with food or toys, new research shows....
Researchers trial new calorie-rich food for cats with cancer
7th March, 2023
A new study is looking at how nutrition can affect quality of life for cats living with cancer. Vet-tech company Vet-AI has partnered with a leading pet food manufacturer to trial a new calorie-rich complete food prepared specifically for cats with different types of cancer....
How to protect your dog from theft
27th February, 2023
Losing your dog, or having them taken from you, is an unbearable thought. But sadly, it’s a reality for the families’ of 2000 dogs that are stolen each year in the UK. You don’t want to think about it happening to your beloved pooch. But if it does, or you’re looking for advice on how to deter dog thieves, there is lots you can do....
Tick Bite Prevention Week- 24th-30th March 2023
27th February, 2023
As its name suggests, "Tick Bite Prevention Week" provides information and awareness to help prevent ticks from biting people and pets. It also gives advice on what to do if ticks do attach. The campaign week is held in early spring when the weather gets warmer, people spend more time outdoors and ticks become more active...
National Puppy Day 23rd March
27th February, 2023
Established in 2006, National Puppy Day is a paw-some day for all dog enthusiasts to celebrate unconditional love and fawn over the undeniably cute furballs that bring so much happiness into this world...
Dogs 'genetically closer' to wolves more likely to howl
22nd February, 2023
Dogs with a closer genetic link to wolves are more likely to howl in response to hearing a wolf howl, researchers have found. In the wild, wolves use howling for long-distance communication with others and to mark territory boundaries. They also howl to define the position of the other wolves, which then reply with howling....