Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
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....
Cat winter coat vs summer coat: what is the difference?
17th February, 2023
Love cats but hate cat hair? We hear you! Put down the lint roller and check out these top tips for keeping those pesky hairs out of your house and under control....
Cat and dog charities call for new laws to protect pet-owning tenants
16th February, 2023
A lack of pet-friendly properties to rent is forcing many people to give up their pets, animal welfare charities have warned. Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have seen an increase in the number of handover enquiries, with many citing blanket ‘no pet’ policies as the reason for giving up their pets....
7 tell-tale signs of Separation Anxiety in cats and what you can do to help them
7th February, 2023
Do you think your cat becomes stressed when you leave the house? Learn the signs of cat Separation Anxiety here and what you can do to help...
Which dogs are most at risk of CCL rupture?
7th February, 2023
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that popular breeds such as Rottweilers, Bichon Frise, West Highland White Terriers and Golden Retrievers are at greatest risk of a knee injury known as cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture....
Pugs 'must keep off the pounds'
1st February, 2023
Vets and welfare organisations are urging Pug owners to make sure their pet is well-exercised and isn’t overweight. It comes after research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) indicated that out of all dog breeds, Pugs are at the highest risk of obesity....
National Love your Pet Day- 20th February 2023
31st January, 2023
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains un-awakened.” — Anatole France. First, we have Valentine’s Day and now on the 20th we get to show our pets just how much we love them and let’s face it there’s nothing quite like a pet’s unconditional love....