Spring bike rides with your dog should begin with this simple safety hack – and it’s not to be sniffed at.
For doggies hitting the cycling trails for the first time, owners can boost their dog’s confidence by introducing a pre-ride ‘sniff check’. This involves introducing your dog to your bike whilst it's stationary, giving them time to become accustomed to the bike and how to behave...
Chelsea Flower Show may be inspiring gardens, but some features can be risky for dogs
As gardens across the UK are refreshed for spring, experts are warning that many of the features homeowners are adding this season could pose hidden risks to dogs.
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show set to inspire millions of garden makeovers this May, it is not just traditional toxic plants...
The Renters’ Rights Act is set to come into effect on the 1st of May, giving tenants stronger rights to request permission to keep a pet in their rental property - requests that landlords must consider and cannot refuse without good reason.
However, MoneySuperMarket 's experts warn that choosing a pet for an apartment or rented living needs careful thought. Factors such as available...
Owners can celebrate their pets online while prioritising their wellbeing
The RSPCA is reminding owners that pets’ welfare should always come first when filming and sharing content online, as a new ITV documentary explores the booming pet influencer industry.
The programme, Pet Stars , which airs at 7.30pm tonight (23 April) on ITV1, highlights how quickly the world of “pet...
Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists, part of the CVS, has become the first specialist referral centre in the UK to offer a lateral endoscopic lumbosacral foraminotomy for dogs suffering from degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS).
The new service is being led by Colin Driver, RCVS‑recognised Specialist in Veterinary Neurology, and represents a significant advance in the surgical...
The first large‑scale genetic study of cancer in pet cats has uncovered crucial cancer‑driving mutations that closely mirror those seen in humans, offering new opportunities to advance diagnosis, prognostication and treatment for cats with cancer.
Part funded by CVS, the research - published in Science - marks a major step forward for the veterinary oncology field and could...
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...
Animal welfare charity Mayhew launches an awareness campaign highlighting its work keeping dogs and cats healthy and safe during the housing crisis.
For 140 years, Mayhew has supported pets through their owners' toughest times by prioritising animal welfare – helping many to remain with their people when it's in the animals’ best interests.
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...
Pet flavour enhancers add taste to food. They help dogs and cats who refuse meals. Many pets turn picky with age or health issues. These products use natural items like meat or veggies. They boost appetite without harm.
Research shows most enhancers focus on real flavours. Some raise concerns about hidden additives in pet food. Evidence points to natural toppers as safer choices....
