Over 9 million dogs and cats in the UK have anxiety. Vet recommends five ways to tackle anxiety in pets. Vets are urgently warning pet owners to address the alarming rise in pet separation anxiety, revealing the issue still hasn’t improved following the pandemic.  According to a survey on pet...

French bulldogs are popular on Instagram - but their ‘cute’ look comes at a cost With 39 million posts, French bulldogs are the most ‘Instagrammable’ dog breed in the world - but behind the cute photos is a sinister health issue. The RSPCA is raising awareness of the serious health complications...

Who needs chocolate when you can have juicy carrots? Who needs chocolate when you can have juicy carrots? Bunnie the miniature pony is enjoying some treats from a special Easter carrot basket at The Mare and Foal Sanctuary in Devon, as part of her enrichment care. Bunnie is a roan American Miniature...

Chocolate poisoning in dogs spikes by 123% over Easter Animal experts list other common Easter items that could be DEADLY  Popular Easter treats can have deadly consequences for your pet, UK vets warn, as they urge pet owners to be vigilant with flowers, food and decorations around the holiday.  According to...

TV star takes on London Landmarks Half Marathon for RSPCA rescue centre Television star and animal-lover Vicky Pattison is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon for an RSPCA rescue centre. Vicky and her fiance, Ercan Ramadan, will be lacing up their running shoes on 7 April to join thousands of runners pounding...

Moving house with a dog, cat or even rabbit can prove to be difficult if you fail to prepare them for the experience. A pet's life is often based around routine so this process can be very stressful for them, no matter what the species. By organising simple strategies in...

Three cats have been found inside a taped-up cardboard box and dumped by some bins in Gillingham, and the RSPCA is asking the public for their help. The charity rescued the cats after a passerby collected the cardboard box - used to store crisp packets - and found three cats and...

Pet owners are being urged to keep their animals away from Easter treats to avoid them falling ill. Treats such as chocolate can be dangerous to dogs and cats, leading to potentially serious symptoms if consumed. Pet specialist WCF Pet & Equestrian, which has eight stores across the North of England...

A rescue dog who has spent 16 months waiting for a forever home showed his bravery when he donated blood to save the life of a sick puppy. Five-year-old Taurus was rescued by the RSPCA with a large number of dogs in November 2022 and spent some time in police kennels before...

Just six Cadbury’s Mini Eggs or one small chocolate egg could be enough to cause harm to your dog this Easter weekend, vets have warned.  The UK’s leading emergency vets, Vets Now, has revealed that they saw a 95% increase in cases over the Easter weekend, with an 85% increase...