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,...
A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today (5 January 2026), encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin itwherever they are walking.
Led by Devon Loves Dogs, the competition is being delivered in partnership with Cranbrook Town Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, National Trust at...
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,...
Just in time for the holiday season, Guinness World Records is pleased to reveal a new record holder on Santa Paws’ nice list! Ozzy, a four-year-old French mastiff and Bullmastiff mix from Oklahoma, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest tongue on a living dog with a tongue measuring 7.83 in (19.89cm).
Looking to bring your four-legged friend along for some festive fun? You’re not alone! With searches for 'dog-friendly Christmas markets' up +666% over the past 30 days*, many of us will be looking to take our dogs along with us to the markets this year.
To help you and your pup enjoy a cheerful, safe day out, the team at Canine Cottages has compiled a list of the most dog-friendly...
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...
The UK is set to face another wave of snow and freezing temperatures in the coming weeks, according to the Met Office , pet owners are being urged to not overlook the dangers winter poses to dogs.
While a dog’s fur can offer some natural insulation, extreme weather can pose serious risks, including frostbite and hypothermia.
But not to worry, the Head Vet at Tails.com Sean...
Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating sultanas or raisins.
Eating the odd mince pie or slice of Christmas pudding may only risk adding a few inches to your waistline, but for dogs and cats, sneaking a few mouthfuls could be...
