Cats

Missing cat reunited with owner after 12 years thanks to microchip

Finn, a cat from Devon who went missing from his home more than a decade ago, has been reunited with his owner thanks to his microchip.

Finn disappeared in 2011, after going out one evening as usual. His owner, Michelle Watkin, from Barnstaple, searched for days and nights on end, but to no avail.

"Finn went out as usual one evening, but disappeared without trace," commented Michelle...

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The UK's Pet-Friendliest Locations

Bought By Many has analysed data from over 523,800 pet-owning households, we have been able to pinpoint which locations in the UK have the most dogs and cats, as well as, each location's human to pet ratio.

Our study revealed Glasgow has the highest number of dog owners per capita, suggesting Glasgow is the UK's most dog-friendly city and London is the UK's most cat-friendly city,...

PDSA Weekly Pet Care Column: How To Brush Your Cat's Teeth

This Pet Dental Health Month, PDSA is shining a light on the importance of keeping your cat's teeth clean.

"Dental disease is common in cats, especially as they get older," explains PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing. "That's why it's so important to check your cat's teeth and gums regularly because most cats try their best to hide pain, so often don't show symptoms of dental disease until...

Pet Adoption Simplified With New Central Database For Rescue Dogs & Cats

A team of animal lovers in Cambridgeshire, who are determined to make finding the right pet to adopt a great deal easier, have launched a new central database to simplify the process of finding rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption.

Recent TV and news articles confirm that there has been a dramatic rise in the number of pet owners parting with their dogs and cats. There are many...

How to spot hypothermia in pets

With temperatures set to drop again and snowstorms predicted for many parts of the country, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets.

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: "Hypothermia is when a pet's body temperature drops dangerously low. It can be very serious and, if not treated quickly, it can cause their body to shut down, which is fatal."...

Treating your cat this Valentine's Day: Homemade treats for your feline companion

Valentine's Day is all about celebrating the ones we love the most in life, whether they're our partners, our friends, or even our pets. Cats make loyal and loving companions, so if you're looking for a way to show your favourite feline just how much you care, this Valentine's Day is the perfect time to treat them to something special. And there's no better way to show you care than by...

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Spoil your pet on a budget

Pet parents looking to make savings on their animal supplies are being offered tips to keep costs down.

The penny-pinching pros at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk are offering advice on how to save big on pet products. Tips include making homemade flea repellent perfumes, creating a dry shampoo solution for stinky fur, and making the cat's litter tray smell fresher with baby powder. Mint can...

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Mature Moggies Combat Loneliness

As loneliness becomes an increasing public health concern, Cats Protection, The UK's leading feline charity, is encouraging people to find companionship with loving mature moggies.

Despite having a lot of love to offer, scores of unwanted OAP felines are struggling to find their forever homes and take on average three times longer to rehome than energetic young kittens.

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Expert's top five signs of a healthy cat and why to feed your cat a raw diet

As pet owners we constantly learn more and more about how to better fuel our own bodies to keep fit and healthy, so why should it be any different for our pets? 

Our pets are important family members, but it's important we don't humanise them in a way that becomes detrimental to their health and ensure they are fed a species-specific diet. 

According to the latest statistics...

How much sleep do your pets need?

Animal loving Brits are being told the ample amount of sleep their pets need to re energise and live a healthy lifestyle.

Fitted furniture experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have researched how much sleep is considered a normal amount for our pets. All animals are different and they don't all sleep at night. Some will sleep during the day and become active at dusk and dawn.

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Charity warns against giving cats a bath - despite what's shown on social media

An animal charity is warning owners not to wash their cats unnecessarily after noticing an uplift in cat bathing videos on social media sites.

Cats Protection is concerned that inexperienced cat lovers are being encouraged to bathe their cats which, it says, is rarely needed and often distressing.

The welfare charity warns that washing a cat can strip their coat of essential...

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