It comes as no surprise that the UK is a nation of pet lovers and a recent survey suggests that for many of us, they are the number one priority. Latest figures from PDSA reveal that there are 10.9 million cats and 9.9 million dogs living in UK households.
A study of 2,000 besotted cat and dog owners by Confused.com reveals the lengths brits go to to keep their beloved animal cosy....
Having the responsibility of a pet has cost owners more than £500 in damage repairs, on average, new research reveals, as lockdown sees a surge in pet purchases.
And as the festive season fast approaches, more of us will consider adding a furry friend to our family. But you might be biting off more than you can chew, as more than one in five (22%) pet-parents admit their animals have...
Coming to Singapore with a pet entails not only buying tickets and preparing a pet crate. The country has some of the strictest pet importation procedures in the world, unique disease profile that a Western veterinarian might never have encountered before, and licensing requirements with actual financial penalties for mistakes. A vet you'll visit in Singapore is not just a doctor for your pet...
As the heatwave returns, pet insurer Waggel is urging owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets cool after claims data revealed a significant rise in heat-related illnesses among pets in the last two years.
Analysis of Waggel claims from 2024 - 2026 found that heat stroke claims went up almost 60% last year as a proportion of claims. At the same time, dehydration claims...
Chestergates Veterinary Specialists has launched a new Specialist-led dermatology service to meet rising demand for the diagnosis and management of complex skin and ear disease in dogs and cats.
The service is headed by Sara Legnani, RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology, and will operate three days a week, working closely with Chestergates’ existing referral teams to deliver...
UK pet insurance brand Waggel ’s AI triage service has saved 80% of customers using the service a trip to the vet.
With soaring vet fees making the headlines, Waggel’s partnership with AI vet triage service Joii provides an alternative which in most cases allows owners to help their animal at home - removing the risk of costly vet fees and saving pets the potential trauma of an...
There’s no disputing the love we have for our four-legged friends, from a cuddly cockapoo to a loving labrador, they have definitely earned their place as a man's best friend. In fact, for many people their pooch means so much to them that they’ll have their favourite breed tattooed on them as a permanent symbol of their love.
Curious to discover which breed is the most popular in...
