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

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Demand for four-legged lockdown companions leads to high puppy prices

25th August, 2020

Thousands of people sought canine companionship to get through the isolation and anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Kennel Club has found....

A dog swimming in a pool

Water safety tips for pets

20th August, 2020

Humans may think twice about jumping into a muddy river, but the same can’t be said for our pets. Whether it’s the sea, a lake, a fountain or a puddle, many dogs can’t seem to help themselves from launching themselves into the water for a good old splash around....

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Do dogs and cats go through the menopause?

19th August, 2020

An important area to keep an eye on is your pets’ reproductive cycle, particularly as they age. A question that is often raised is whether female dogs and cats experience menopause as they get older. Let’s find out....

A dog sleeping on its owner's bed while its owner works on her laptop

What do these dog sleeping positions mean?

18th August, 2020

A dogs sleeping position can be surprisingly illuminating as they get themselves into lots of different poses: stretched out, curled up, on their back or on their front. But what do all these sleeping positions mean? Let’s take a look at what they reveal about your canine companion....

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Coronavirus in cats is no cause for alarm, experts say

18th August, 2020

It’s very unlikely that your cat has coronavirus, and if it does, it probably won’t be involved in spreading it any further....

A grey cat against a grey background laying with its paws out in-front

Do cats make good pets for the elderly?

17th August, 2020

Whether you’re an elderly person looking to adopt a pet or a loved one who thinks it would improve someone else’s life, read on to find out why cats make good pets for the elderly....

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Can dogs detect coronavirus?

14th August, 2020

Specially trained dogs can detect cancer and other diseases in humans, and now a new trial will test their ability to detect Covid-19....

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Safely letting your cat out for the first time

7th August, 2020

Cats are naturally independent and love to explore outside. Letting your cat out for the first time can be a little scary our vet helpline nurses have some advice for that first adventure....

a dog peeking their head over a fence

Pandemic could result in tens of thousands of homeless dogs, charity warns

4th August, 2020

Up to 40,000 dogs could become homeless due to the coronavirus pandemic, Dogs Trust has warned....