Summer months are a great opportunity to spend more time outdoors with our four-legged friends, either in gardens or local parks. Warm temperatures and longer days mean that pets generally enjoy being outside more.  However, with warmer weather comes hazards for dogs and cats. During Summer months, it’s important to...

Just like us as pets age, they can become less mobile and suffer from joint issues like arthritis. Joint problems are a common complaint from pet owners as their dogs age. Joint function can deteriorate with age which can have a huge impact on your dog’s quality of life. Exercising your...

By Emma Purnell, RVN Cert.Nut. As we are taking greater care of our rabbits they are living longer which is wonderful, but does lead to some complications as they become more senior. While in the past people expected their rabbits to be short lived pets, they are now routinely living to...

Wood Green, The Animals Charity – features on Channel 4’s ‘The Dog House’, offering a glimpse into how they match homeless dogs with hopeful new owners As well as featuring on the popular Channel 4 TV show, Wood Green also rehabilitates and rehomes thousands of cats and small animals each...

Stress and anxiety in dogs can be caused by a number of reasons, including being left home alone. Separation anxiety is one of the most common reasons for dogs to become anxious. We all love our dogs and enjoy nothing more than spending time with them. However much we’d like...

As we step into a new season and the weather gets warmer and days get lighter, your cat or dog will be able to enjoy more time outside in the garden or on walks. As a pet owner you will understand that it is important to ensure that your pet...

Spring is nearly here and summer close behind. Apart from wonderful sunny days, relaxing walks in the countryside, fields and forests, there is a hidden danger lurking in these idyllic places for your dogs, cats and yourself. Ticks are a tiny enemy, just 3-5 mm in size, but can lead...

February is Heart Awareness Month and a great time for pet owners to think about their dog’s heart health. To help pet owners spot heart disease in their dogs, Senior Veterinary Advisor at Agria Pet Insurance, Robin Hargreaves shares the top red flag warnings dog owners need to look out...

Barking Heads recently welcomed Dr Scott Miller as their new in-house expert and two-legged brand ambassador. Australian born vet and author, Dr Scott is the resident Vet on ITV show, This Morning, giving advice to viewers in the studio and presenting live and recorded animal items from all around the...

As a nation of pet lovers, many UK owners will not only be worried about themselves during the covid-19 pandemic, but also about their pets. Whether you’re self-isolating with your pet or not sure if you can walk your dog, we answer some pet related covid-19 FAQs... Can animals catch covid-19? The...