Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Charity concerned over rise in 'click and collect' cats
18th October, 2022
More people are buying a cat on Facebook after falling in love with a photo or video. The latest Cats and Their Stats (CATS) Report from Cats Protection reveals that 61% of cats purchased in the last 12 months were found online, compared with 58% in 2021 — and almost a quarter were found on Facebook, up from 16% last year....
Funding offered for Border Terrier research
11th October, 2022
New funding has been made available to support research into a condition that particularly affects Border Terriers and certain other breeds of dog. Gallbladder mucocele (GBM) occurs when the gallbladder becomes enlarged due to the accumulation of an excessive amount of mucus that has formed into a solid mass, or a mucocele....
Dogs can sniff out stress
4th October, 2022
Dogs are so finely tuned to our feelings, and have such a powerful sense of smell, that they can smell stress from human sweat and breath. In a study by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast, four dogs were given samples of sweat and breath taken from participants before and after they tried to solve a difficult maths problem....
Are Halloween costumes ok for pets?
29th September, 2022
Without doubt, there is a growing trend for fancy dress costumes for pets. In recent years, many stores have started to sell a range of outfits to match your furry friend with the whole family....
Black Cat Day – 27th October
29th September, 2022
National Black Cat Day provides the chance for all feline fans to show off their love for this iconic animal....
National Walk Your Dog Week 1st – 7th October
29th September, 2022
It’s no secret our furry friends love walkies, just say the word, or show their lead and the excitement can clearly be seen (well, in most)!...
How do dogs process what they see?
27th September, 2022
For the first time, scientists have been able to take a look at how a dog’s mind reconstructs what it is looking at. The results suggest that dogs are more attuned to actions in their environment rather than to who or what is doing the action....
Do Boxer dogs have health problems?
23rd September, 2022
Pedigree dogs are more prone to illness than mixed breeds, and boxers come with their fair share of predisposed conditions. Purely Pets shares what they are and how dog insurance plans can help....
Does pet insurance cover spaying?
23rd September, 2022
Spaying your animal has many advantages, but what does the procedure involve, and is it covered by pet insurance? Learn more below....