Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
How to train a cat
27th January, 2022
While we usually associate training with our four-legged canine friends, you can teach your cat a few tricks, too. That is, if you show some patience and follow the Purely Pets ‘How to’ guide for training a cat....
One in 250 dogs medicated for behavioural issues
25th January, 2022
One in every 250 dogs in the UK is prescribed medicine to help modify their behaviour, according to new research. The study by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) found that the three breeds most likely to be medicated to manage “undesirable behaviours” are the Toy Poodle, Tibetan Terrier and Shih-Tzu....
Protecting your pets in below-zero temperatures
24th January, 2022
The days are getting longer, but we’re still in the depths of winter. How can you protect your furry friends in the cold weather?...
Road safety tips for dogs
21st January, 2022
You may be fortunate enough to avoid any roads on your regular dog-walking routes. However, for most of us that probably won't be an option, and there are bound to be times when you and your pup will be walking beside traffic. So how can you ensure that you are keeping your furry friend safe in these spaces?...
Dog breeds with the best sense of smell
19th January, 2022
Dogs are known and celebrated for their acute sense of smell. Indeed, it's one of the particular talents that led to man domesticating dogs' ancestors, the wolves, for help with hunting and tracking prey....
Cross country running with your dog
18th January, 2022
If your dog is full of energy and you’re looking for a fun way to exercise after the festive season, canicross running could be just what you’re looking for....
Illegal ear cropping offered by UK dog breeders
17th January, 2022
Breeders in the UK are offering to mutilate puppies’ ears to follow a social media trend, a BBC investigation has revealed. Cutting or “cropping” is a painful procedure in which part of the ear flap is cut off with a knife or razor blade to make a dog look fiercer....
What to pack in your dog's emergency bag
6th January, 2022
If your dog has a hospital visit and/or surgery coming up, it can be a stressful time for both you and your pet. For one thing, there's quite a lot to remember. Is your dog allowed to eat – and if so, how often? Are there any special medications he should be taking before surgery? Does your existing insurance cover some or all of the costs involved?...
What's the best way to pick up your dog?
23rd December, 2021
Now, you're probably thinking that picking up a dog is the most basic thing in the world. And yes, it shouldn't be too challenging. However, there are some key things to get right, and others to avoid, in order to make the lifting as calm and pleasant as possible for your dog – and to ward off the possibilities of any strains or injuries, or even mental ill effects....