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

Vets offer advice on pets and fireworks

Vets offer advice on pets and fireworks

29th October, 2019

With fireworks season just around the corner, vets are encouraging pet owners to think about how they can minimise distress to their pets during this year’s Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve festivities....

Should all pet cats have a microchip?

Should all pet cats have a microchip?

24th October, 2019

The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on whether all pet cats should be microchipped....

Our recommendations for the best dog friendly hotels in the UK

Our recommendations for the best dog friendly hotels in the UK

23rd October, 2019

If you want to get away for a break as a dog owner, you have two choices: look for a dog-sitter or bring your pooch with you. The trouble with the latter option is that not all hotels will accommodate man’s best friend....

How do you help your pet if it suffers from anxiety?

How do you help your pet if it suffers from anxiety?

23rd October, 2019

Just like people, pets sometimes struggle with anxiety issues. Owners may be bewildered by a four-legged friend’s new behaviours, or feel unsure about how they can help....

Why do dogs sniff?

Why do dogs sniff?

21st October, 2019

Admit it: this question must have crossed your mind at some point during your doggy ownership lifetime! Just why do dogs love a good sniff?...

How do you keep your pets safe on Bonfire Night?

How do you keep your pets safe on Bonfire Night?

21st October, 2019

It’s the time of year that many pet owners dread: when their canine and feline friends are likely to be found cowering under a chair trying in vain to escape the bangs of fireworks....

Buying a kitten? Checklist helps new owners avoid unscrupulous breeders

Buying a kitten? Checklist helps new owners avoid unscrupulous breeders

15th October, 2019

If you’re buying a kitten from a breeder or a private seller, how can you make sure it’s happy and healthy?...

Dog ownership linked to longer life in heart attack and stroke survivors

Dog ownership linked to longer life in heart attack and stroke survivors

15th October, 2019

New research offers further evidence that sharing your home with a dog is good for your health, with a Swedish study revealing that dog owners who suffer a heart attack or a stroke tend to have better survival rates....

Labradoodle creator concerned about the dogs' health

Labradoodle creator concerned about the dogs' health

8th October, 2019

They are cute and cuddly, and are known for being ideal for people with pet allergies — but the man who first came up with the idea of the labradoodle now worries that he created a monster....