Read our blogs and current news from around the world relating to cats and dogs!

Why do dogs sniff?

Why do dogs sniff?

21st October, 2019

Admit it: this question must have crossed your mind at some point during your doggy ownership lifetime! Just why do dogs love a good sniff?...

How do you keep your pets safe on Bonfire Night?

How do you keep your pets safe on Bonfire Night?

21st October, 2019

It’s the time of year that many pet owners dread: when their canine and feline friends are likely to be found cowering under a chair trying in vain to escape the bangs of fireworks....

Buying a kitten? Checklist helps new owners avoid unscrupulous breeders

Buying a kitten? Checklist helps new owners avoid unscrupulous breeders

15th October, 2019

If you’re buying a kitten from a breeder or a private seller, how can you make sure it’s happy and healthy?...

Dog ownership linked to longer life in heart attack and stroke survivors

Dog ownership linked to longer life in heart attack and stroke survivors

15th October, 2019

New research offers further evidence that sharing your home with a dog is good for your health, with a Swedish study revealing that dog owners who suffer a heart attack or a stroke tend to have better survival rates....

Labradoodle creator concerned about the dogs' health

Labradoodle creator concerned about the dogs' health

8th October, 2019

They are cute and cuddly, and are known for being ideal for people with pet allergies — but the man who first came up with the idea of the labradoodle now worries that he created a monster....

Our Top 5 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe On Halloween

Our Top 5 Tips For Keeping Your Pet Safe On Halloween

3rd October, 2019

Kids love being spooked on Halloween, but the frightful festivities can be dangerous for pets. Read on for our top five tips on how to keep your pet happy and healthy over Halloween – and remember to buy pet insurance to make sure your moggy or pooch is covered for any mishaps....

Bringing home a new rescue dog as part of your family

Bringing home a new rescue dog as part of your family

3rd October, 2019

So you’ve made the decision to take on a rescue dog. That’s fantastic news. With so many canines stuck in rescue centres needing loving homes, choosing a rescue dog is an excellent thing to do....

Using brain food to help treat your pet’s CDS

Using brain food to help treat your pet’s CDS

2nd October, 2019

Do you share your home with a pet cat or dog? Have you noticed a change in their behaviour recently? Perhaps they seem confused, disoriented or lost in a usually familiar place? Or maybe they’ve started having little ‘accidents’ despite having been house trained for their whole life?...

How to build confidence in your canine

How to build confidence in your canine

2nd October, 2019

Does your dog cower at the sight of a stranger? Or become fearful when he’s around other dogs? If so, this could signal a lack of confidence in your canine, which can make life difficult for both you and your pup....