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

Dogs prefer electric vehicles, study finds

Dogs prefer electric vehicles, study finds

21st December, 2022

Dogs prefer to travel in an electric car rather than in a diesel-powered vehicle, new research suggests. It comes after anecdotal concerns that the differences in vibration and/or noise experienced in an electric vehicle (EV) may cause dogs to be unsettled or have increased car sickness....

How to stop your dog from eating too fast

How to stop your dog from eating too fast

21st December, 2022

Does your dog wolf down their meal before you’ve had a chance to shout “dinner’s ready”? Help is here! Discover why they gobble so fast, what it means for their health and how you can slow things down....

Why did my cat stop purring? Is this a problem?

Why did my cat stop purring? Is this a problem?

20th December, 2022

Has your ‘purrrfect’ cat suddenly gone silent? Don’t worry! Find out why your cat purrs, what it means if they stop, and what you can do to help....

The 10 most loyal dog breeds

The 10 most loyal dog breeds

16th December, 2022

Are you looking for a canine companion who will stick by your side no matter what? You won’t find a better ally than these loyal dog breeds!....

Why are mixed breeds so popular now?

Why are mixed breeds so popular now?

15th December, 2022

Is it a Pug? Is it a Jack Russell? No, it’s a Jug! We love mixed breeds here at Purely Pets but are they right for you? Let’s consider the pros and cons of owning a canine cross....

Welfare groups call for electric shock collar ban

Welfare groups call for electric shock collar ban

15th December, 2022

Representatives from animal welfare and veterinary organisations have urged the UK government to ban the use of electric shock collars in England....

Should I adopt a kitten or a cat?

Should I adopt a kitten or a cat?

12th December, 2022

If you’re looking to adopt a cat but aren’t sure if a younger or older feline is the right fit for you, read on! We’ll weigh up the pros and cons of both and give you tips on where to find your new family member....

Pet-proof your Christmas

Pet-proof your Christmas

7th December, 2022

This Christmas, make sure that anything your pet may mistake for a tasty treat is kept out of paw’s reach. Four in five companion animal vets saw at least one case of toxic ingestion over the Christmas period last year, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA)....

Charity warns of cat flu risk

Charity warns of cat flu risk

29th November, 2022

Cats Protection is urging owners to get their cats vaccinated after two young kittens nearly lost their eyes due to cat flu. Four-month-old Cherrim and Hattrem arrived at the charity’s Cornwall Adoption Centre with three siblings from the same litter, one of which sadly died....