Changes in your cat’s behaviour can be subtle, but they often tell an important story.
According to PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh, recognising and preventing stress in cats is one of the most important things owners can do to protect their feline friend’s health and happiness.
This Stress Awareness Month, Shauna shares her advice.
The cold and flu season is well and truly in full swing, with coughs, sniffles and sneezes pretty hard to avoid. It’s often the case when one person in the household catches a cold, it can soon spread to everyone else in the house too, but the question many pet owners want to know the answer to – can your pets also catch your cold?
PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh explains: “Pets can...
It’s been reported that the UK population consumes an estimated over 100 million cups of tea every single day, and as a nation of pet lovers, the question is, can you share a cuppa with your pet?
PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh shares her advice for tea and animal lovers alike:
“Whilst we may want to give in to ‘puppy dog eyes’ and share a bit of our cups of tea with our pets,...
Petplan, the UK’s No.1 pet insurer , highlights the meaning behind common – and sometimes confusing - cat behaviour to help cat owners understand their pets better.
From allogrooming to the ‘zoomies’, Petplan’s vet, Dr Brian Faulkner breaks down what cats are trying to communicate by answering some of the most asked questions.
Leading vet charity, PDSA , is warning motorists to clear up any highly toxic anti-freeze spills as they prepare their cars during the winter season.
PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh explains: “Ethylene glycol is the active component in antifreeze and is extremely poisonous for anyone, animal or human, who swallows it. It can also be found in screen wash, brake and radiator fluids, and if...
As part of its Winter Appeal, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is urging the public to help animals like Niall, a two-year-old Doberman cross, find a loving home this Christmas.
When Niall arrived at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, he was skin and bones, covered in wounds and frightened of the world around him. Found as a stray, his future was uncertain, but with expert veterinary care,...
Leading animal welfare organisations warn unsuspecting prospective pet owners of the dangers of buying pets online after finding more than 400 adverts included red flags that could be associated with unscrupulous breeding and selling, or a sign that the animal was illegally smuggled into the country.
The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG), which includes animal welfare...
A tough new law banning the import of dogs with cropped ears and cats who have had their claws removed will prevent the suffering of hundreds of thousands of pets for generations to come.
The bill which passed the final stages of Parliament on Friday (21 November 2025) will mean dogs and cats subjected to the cruel and painful procedures will not be allowed in the UK, where these...
Cat owners rejoice. PetSafe® has made scooping and odours a thing of the past, with the launch of its ScoopFree™ Crystal Pro Self-Cleaning Litter Box . It's the latest addition to its popular ScoopFree TM range .
Its clever and compact design takes the hassle out of daily litter box maintenance – offering ultimate convenience and a truly hands-off experience, with no need to scoop,...
