Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!
Lost Dog Awareness Day
30th March, 2022
The thought of losing a valued part of the family is upsetting for many dog owners around the UK. Think about what you can do to make sure your pet is safe at home and while out and about....
Pandemic pet owners facing challenges as life gets back to normal
25th March, 2022
Some owners of ‘pandemic pets’ are struggling to adapt as we continue to return to something closer to normal life, new research shows....
Epilepsy in dogs
25th March, 2022
Having a dog with epilepsy can be a really worrying experience for a pet owner. Particularly when you’re watching your beloved family friend having a seizure. That’s why we’ve put together this short guide to help answer the most common questions owners ask about epilepsy in dogs....
Car makers urged to do more to protect pets
17th March, 2022
New technology can help cars avoid hitting obstacles in the road, but it may not recognise pets. That’s according to online car buying platform carwow, which found that two cars fitted with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems did not automatically stop for a lifesize model cat and dog....
How to help a cat with asthma
16th March, 2022
Domestic cats are generally quite hardy creatures and a passing episode of feline asthma may often be ignored as simply coughing on a hairball or piece of food. However, just as with their human owners, asthma can be a serious condition for our much-loved moggies. Read our Purely Pets guide to helping a cat with asthma and get clued up on this potentially fatal condition....
12 of the best terrier breeds
15th March, 2022
Small but feisty, is it any wonder that our home-grown terrier breeds are some of the nation’s favourites dogs. But with so many terrier breeds to choose from it can be difficult to work out which is right for you and your family....
Increase in designer crossbreeds and imports among 2020 'pandemic puppies'
14th March, 2022
Puppies that went to new homes during the pandemic in 2020 were more likely to have been designer crossbreeds like the Cockapoo and Cavapoo compared with puppy purchases before the pandemic in 2019, according to a study by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)....
The ultimate responsible dog owner’s checklist
11th March, 2022
Being a dog owner is a huge responsibility that goes well beyond meeting their basic needs. From the moment you bring them home, they’ll look to you for guidance, reassurance and protection – every day for the rest of their lives....
How to give your pet medication
10th March, 2022
As you may know, persuading a cat or dog to take their medicine can be a challenging experience. So how do you get your pet to swallow those pills or glug down that liquid that’s going to make them feel so much better? Read on for our helpful guide to getting your pet to take their meds....