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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
