Seasonal
The six best locations in England to take your dog for...
With spring officially here and it bringing warmer weather, dog walkers can expect longer days out with man’s best friend.
PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, have named the best dog walking locations across England to make the most of the great outdoors this season.
PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said:...
The paw-fect New Year’s Resolutions to help pups and the planet
As dog owners embark on a brand-new year, many will curate New Year’s resolutions and then look for ways to put them into practice.
Many of us rarely keep our resolutions beyond ‘Quitters Day’ on the second Friday in January, which is why Agria Pet Insurance is sharing how combining...
Vet’s warning – don’t let the ‘January blues’ impact your dog
As the post-festive buzz wears off, the cold weather and short, dark days can lead the ‘January blues’ to kick in. But it’s important to remember that our dogs still need the same level of care they would any other time of year – including walks, fresh air, and...
Choc shock as curious canine chowing down on Christmas chocolate selection...
As Christmas approaches vet charity PDSA has issued a chocolate warning for all pet owners, after a 13-year-old dog decided Christmas would come early, tucking into an entire gift-wrapped selection box.
Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Max, was discovered by his stunned owners next to the Christmas tree, with scraps of wrapping...
‘Perfect’ dog facing second Christmas in rescue because no-one wants to...
Staff at an RSPCA animal centre in South Yorkshire are asking Santa to grant them their Christmas wish - a new home for their longest-staying dog.
Nine-year-old crossbreed Zeke has spent over 600 days at two RSPCA rehoming centres but is still waiting to be chosen, despite being described as...
Pet parents reveal their dogs and cats bring more joy than...
New research from B Corp pet food brand, Lily’s Kitchen, has highlighted the happiness pets bring their owners all year round, as two thirds (67%) reveal their four-legged family bring them more joy than Christmas, or even going on a luxury holiday (65%).
With their boundless energy, mischievous tendencies and...
Three-quarters of pets have a Christmas dinner – but vets warn...
Over 27 million pets in the UK will tuck into a Christmas dinner this year, new research shows, as pet owners across the country gear up to celebrate the festive season. However, vets have warned of certain festive foods that can be dangerous for pets.
As many prepare to travel...
The hidden heroes of Christmas: those helping the nation’s pets survive...
An astounding third of pet owners will experience an emergency this festive season.
And the UK’s leading pet emergency service, Vets Now will see a 79% rise in cases around Christmas and New Year as worried pet owners battle with the unexpected dangers of Christmas – with everything from accidental...
First Christmas in new home for inseparable dogs who hadn’t been...
Two dogs who were terrified of humans and had never been outside are getting ready to spend Christmas in their new home after they waited over a year to be adopted.
‘Best friends’ Ronnie and Patch had spent the first six years of their lives living inside a house in...
After a two year wait, rescue dog gets to spend Christmas...
A dog who waited more than two years to find a new home is living his best life and is about to have a very special Christmas, thanks to a local dog lover who came to his rescue.
Four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Sonny, was handed over to Dogs Trust Shrewsbury...
The trendiest Christmas-themed dog name for 2023 is Tinsel!
Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed the UK’s top dog names for 2023. And Barbie mania was officially the main driving force behind naming trends this year, inspiring the trendiest name of the year: Pink.
While Ken was on the up from last...
Vets urgent warning to certain dog breed owners during tick season
Veterinarian offers advice on how to prevent and remove ticks from pets why to NEVER buy parasite-prevention over-the-counter
With ticks most active from April to October, veterinarians are warning UK pet owners to be extra vigilant with parasite prevention.
Ticks are small, parasitic spider-like creatures that feed on mammals' blood. As...
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