In winter, like us, pets tend to spend more time inside, due to colder weather and as such may move less and get less exercise. Ensuring your pet gets the right amount of exercise whatever the weather is important for their health and quality of life. During winter months if...

On average, dogs live for around 12 years, but many live much longer as individual breeds age at different rates. Middle age for most dogs is generally considered at around seven years of age, but each breed can differ with larger dogs such as Great Danes and Mastiffs known to...

The Labrador Rescue Trust - Paul Watson, Regional Coordinator & Trustee The Labrador Rescue Trust was founded in 1988, originally named Labrador Rescue South West, due mainly to being based in the South West of England. The Trust changed its current name when granted National Status in 1993. This year,...

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut. Our rabbits are just as prone to obesity as other companion animal species and this is a growing concern. How can we tell if they are overweight? What should we do to keep their weight healthy? Unlike most animals, there is a lot of very good, and...

A stressed cat or dog is a common concern and reason for a pet owner to visit their vet. Cats and dogs can react to stress and anxiety differently and each animal will develop the problem for their own reasons. As a pet owner, it’s important to understand your pet’s...

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut. Animals that are small have a much lower tolerance for the extremes of temperature, as they will match the environmental changes much more rapidly. It means they can quickly become hyperthermic, even if originally from hot climates. The ideal temperature range for several common small mammal...

Forget putting your dog in a kennel this summer and stay at one of the dog friendly sites across the UK. The UK has a host of camping, glamping and holiday parks where your four-legged friend is welcome to join you for a relaxing break. We highlight some of the...

As a nation of dog lovers, many pet owners can’t bear to be apart from their beloved companions and so take them on holiday. Around 67% of UK dog owners have revealed that they plan to holiday with their dog this year, with more than half (60%) even planning their...

Paul Manktelow BVMS, MSc DMS, MRCVS- Resident celebrity TV vet for ITV’s ‘This Morning’ programme. Paul has been a practicing veterinary surgeon for over 13 years and currently looks after PDSA operations in 17 Pet Hospitals in the South of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Paul has a wealth of...

The new Gtech AirRam K9 claims to be ideal for homes with pets, so as a cat owner, I was excited to get my hands on the new model from the Gtech range. Pet owners will understand the need for constant vacuuming to remove excess fur, especially during this time...