Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!

Puppy

Vets welcome plan to crack down on illegal puppy imports

31st August, 2021

The UK government has set out plans to safeguard the welfare of imported puppies and dogs. New measures will raise the minimum age for importing a puppy from 15 weeks to six months; ban the import of dogs with cropped ears and docked tails; and prohibit the import of heavily pregnant dogs to help protect puppy and mother welfare....

Cat eating meal

Cats prefer to get free meals, study shows

24th August, 2021

Cats may be expert hunters, but when given the choice between a free meal and performing a task for a meal, most cats prefer the food that doesn’t require much effort....

Young Cat Breed

Best small cat breeds that look like kittens forever

18th August, 2021

What’s better than a cat that’s super cute? Yes, you’re right, one that’s super cute AND super tiny! As if choosing the right cat for you and your family wasn’t hard enough, we’ve just made it so much harder....

Dog travel

Mini and Dogs Trust promote pet-friendly travel

17th August, 2021

More than three million households in the UK have acquired a pet since the start of the pandemic, and one in three homes now include a dog....

Labradors and Cockapoos are this year's top breeds

Labradors and Cockapoos are this year's top breeds

11th August, 2021

Labradors often top the charts and this year is no exception, with the friendly and energetic breed the most popular among new owners in the UK in 2021....

A cat sunbathing on a large boulder outside

Sunburn in cats

11th August, 2021

Just as with humans, cats can suffer sunburn. And while the initial symptoms might pass in a day or two, the longer-term effects of UV rays and sunburn can have a serious effect on their health....

Cat with golden collar

How to choose the right cat collar

9th August, 2021

There’s no rule that says your cat should wear a collar, but it does come with some benefits. Not only does a collar provide a useful safety measure for your feline friend, it can also help you keep track of them if they like to go on adventures....

Dog walk with Face Mask

How to get your dog used to people wearing face masks

9th August, 2021

Many dogs are creatures of habit: give them a warm basket and a walk each day, and they’re happy. Show them something new, however, and it can take them a while to adjust....

A scientist working in a dark laboratory to profile DNA

What is DNA profiling in dogs?

6th August, 2021

Whether you’re thinking of buying a pedigree puppy, or simply curious about your dog's particular genetic makeup, DNA profiling is something you might want to look into....