pets

Crufts launches UK wide search for nation’s unsung ‘Hero Hounds’

The search has begun for the UK’s most inspiring canine, as Crufts opens nominations for the 2027 Hero Dog Awards.

Presented live at Crufts, the annual awards celebrate dogs whose courage, loyalty, and unconditional love transform lives.

This year’s awards feature a revamped format, so every dog has a chance to shine. Rather than splitting entries into restricted categories...

Flea season isn't over: why September could be the month to check your home

Flea season is here and growing concern among pet owners is showing, with UK searches for “symptoms of fleas in cats” soaring by 4,150% over the past month.

While fleas are often seen as a problem for pets, an infestation can quickly spread throughout the home, with eggs and larvae hiding in soft furnishings such as carpets, sofas, bedding and even curtains. With peak flea activity...

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Animal lovers to join together on National Pet Memorial Day

The RSPCA’s Walk to Remember returns this autumn, calling animal lovers together to honour pets who have passed.

Walk To Remember is a flexible fundraising event where individuals, families and communities walk In Memory of a beloved pet on National Pet Memorial Day - on Sunday 13th September 2026.

Last year more than 900 people came together through Walk to Remember to...

Hard-hitting documentary to highlight pet health issues released by RSPCA

The RSPCA has released a new documentary to highlight the plight of pets who have been selectively bred to have exaggerated physical features.

The documentary - ‘Flawed by design: the hidden cost of the ‘perfect’ pet’ - was released on Youtube last week, fronted by reality TV personality, Olivia Bowen.

It comes as the RSPCA launches a new strategy report - The Shape of...

Charity reeling with unwanted kittens boom ‘Unprecedented’ numbers of abandoned and unplanned litters needing urgent care

Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in Devon to neuter their pets to avoid the hundreds of unplanned litters of kittens needing the charity’s care.

The charity is facing a hidden pet welfare crisis due to the ongoing cost of living crisis and is concerned that pet owners are not neutering their pet to avoid vet fees. There are also concerns that owners may be deliberately breeding...

Summer gardens can hide dangers for pets

Summer is a wonderful time for pets to enjoy spending more time outdoors, but while gardens burst into colour during the warmer months, many popular plants can pose a serious risk to curious cats, dogs and rabbits.

Leading vet charity PDSA is reminding owners to be aware of common poisonous plants and flowers that could cause illness if chewed, eaten or, in some cases, even brushed...

RSPCA says: Responsible dog ownership is right way to tackle ‘dangerous’ dogs

The RSPCA and Dogs Trust say their new Dog Ownership Guide, focusing on the behaviours which underpin responsible dog ownership, will help tackle dog control problems and reduce dog bites.

The charities - who have jointly launched the Dog Ownership Guide - believe that if adopted and used effectively it could help improve relationships between dogs and owners and prevent situations...

Research reveals more Brits are changing social plans to suit their pet's needs

A new survey has revealed how pets are shaping everyday decisions across the UK.

Research from Canine Natural Cures , specialists in natural health supplements for dogs, highlights the continued rise of the 'fur baby' trend, with many Brits now factoring their dogs into daily decisions and routines.

A survey of UK dog owners found that 64 per cent have changed plans because...

Dog owners warned over 4-hour rule as searches for leaving pets alone rise

Searches for “can I leave my dog alone” have reached 6,000 in the past month, according to Glimpse search trend data, as more owners look for guidance on how long is actually too long to leave a dog at home.

The data also shows searches for the term are up 14% month-on-month, suggesting the issue is becoming a growing concern for dog owners balancing work, social plans and time away...

RSPCA urges pet owners to check new EU travel rules ahead of holidays

Owners could be caught out by new rules

Pet owners planning to travel to Europe this year are being urged to check the latest requirements, ahead of the great summer getaway, following changes to pet travel rules.

The RSPCA is warning that changes to pet travel rules mean some previously issued documents, including pet passports, may no longer be valid, and without forward...

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