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The Little Habits That Help Pets Feel More Secure

Pets do not understand calendars, work deadlines, or the endless stream of notifications that compete for our attention each day.

What they do understand is routine.

A dog knows when a walk usually happens. A cat recognises feeding times. Even small animals quickly become familiar with the rhythms of a household. These patterns create a sense of stability that many pet owners...

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Companionship, exercise & purpose: Age experts celebrate the benefits of pet ownership in retirement

An estimated 60% of UK households own a pet, with 36% of households owning a dog and 29% having a feline friend.* While owners support their furry friends for life, our pet companions are also a fantastic support for later life.

To mark National Pet Month, luxury retirement home provider LifeCare Residences , who offer pet-friendly retirement villages, celebrates the benefits pet...

Naughty pup's kitchen crime: vet team pulls spatula from stomach!

A three‑month‑old Labrador‑cross puppy from Saltash has had a lucky escape after swallowing the entire silicon head of a spatula during a moment of kitchen mischief – prompting an urgent trip to Bristol Vet Specialists (BVS) for specialist treatment.

The pup, named Marlo, is owned by Tyler Ferris, and like many growing puppies he has a talent for sniffing out snacks. Earlier in the...

Dovecote Veterinary Specialists invests £1 million to elevate pet care across the Midlands

Dovecote Veterinary Specialists, one of the UK’s leading referral hospitals, is making a £1 million investment to transform its facilities and deliver the highest standards of specialist care for pets across the Midlands.

This significant upgrade will enhance diagnostic capabilities, improve patient comfort, and streamline workflows - ensuring pets receive world-class treatment...

How the Clock Change Can Disrupt Your Dog’s Routine

With the clocks set to move forward at the end of the month, dog owners may notice small changes in their pets’ behaviour as routines shift overnight.

According to Jo Hinds, COAPE-Certified Behaviourist & Dynamic Dog Practitioner at Years , the fresh dog food subscription service , even a one-hour adjustment can affect feeding times, walks and sleep patterns for dogs that rely...

Burgess Excel launches The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026

Burgess Excel , the UK’s leading small animal specialist, has launched The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026, the largest dedicated survey into the lives, behaviours and wellbeing of the nation’s small animals.

Now open for entries, the census aims to strengthen understanding of small animal ownership. The outcomes will develop industry education and promote best practice,...

Charity seeks puppy socialisers to help train assistance dogs for veterans

Dog lovers across Exeter, Plymouth and Devon are being urged to volunteer their homes to raise puppies that will go on to support veterans living with PTSD and other mental health challenges.

A Devon-based charity supporting Armed Forces veterans is urgently appealing for more volunteer puppy socialisers to help raise the next generation of life-changing assistance dogs.

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Dog owners risk unlimited fines under new livestock laws

Dog owners are being warned they face unlimited fines if their pet chases livestock as the UK enters peak lambing season.

Ecologists from leading ecological consultancy Arbtech.co.uk are urging the public to exercise caution in the countryside by keeping dogs on leads at all times and following hygiene guidance to protect animals.

New laws are set to come into effect on...

First-of-Its-Kind Members Club for Dogs and Their Humans Launches in London

London’s dog community now has a dedicated members club to socialize, connect and celebrate canine companions in style, with the upcoming launch of the Sunday Dog Social , the city’s first of its kind members club designed for dogs and their humans.

Combining lifestyle, wellness, enrichment, IRL friendships and premium pet care, Sunday Dog Social delivers an exclusive monthly,...

Blue Cross announce ‘Ben the Vet’ as new charity Ambassador

Blue Cross pet charity has announced today (Monday 23 February) that Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon, known on social media as ‘Ben the Vet’, is the latest Blue Cross Ambassador to promote the charity’s work and best practice pet welfare.

Ben visited Blue Cross Victoria animal hospital in central London to see first-hand how the charity is working to keep pets and their owners together during...

Dogs Trust and RSPCA launch consultation on responsible dog ownership as Welsh dog population reaches almost quarter of a million

With almost a quarter of a million dogs now living in Wales, dogs are an everyday presence in parks, on pavements and on public transport. But with dogs now playing such a major role in our lives, what does it mean to be a responsible owner in 2026?

According to new research by YouGov on behalf of Dogs Trust and RSPCA, 91% of Welsh dog owners consider themselves to be responsible,...

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