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