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

Cute dog

Healthy treats for dogs

13th September, 2021

We all like to treat our four-legged friends from time to time – perhaps as a way of rewarding good behaviour, during a training session or just as an expression of our love for them....

Dog theft

New law aims to crack down on pet theft

8th September, 2021

A new criminal offence for pet abduction is set to be introduced by the UK government. Pet theft is currently dealt with as loss of property under the Theft Act 1968, with a maximum sentence of seven years....

Puppy and Rabbit

Can dogs and rabbits live together?

6th September, 2021

Everyone needs a friend – whether human or animal. And just like humans, different animals have different requirements when it comes to companionship. Take the relationship between dogs and rabbits as an example....

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....