There are around 600 million cats in the world. International Cat Day is a day to celebrate all cats everywhere – whatever their size, breed, age, temperament or lifestyle.

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Travelling with your dog this summer? Here’s how to make it safe, comfortable and stress-free for everyone. Around 62% of UK households have a pet and 90% of dog owners see their dog as part of the family. So it’s not surprising that the majority of us plan to take our dogs on holiday or […]

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The paw-sible challenges and 7 top tips for success There are 12.5 million cats in the UK. That’s almost one cat for every 5 people. 29% of UK households include a cat. Most UK households with pets plan their summer holidays around pet care. And although fewer than 5% of cat owners actually take our […]

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Shedding in dogs is definitely the downside of doggy devotion. Don’t get me wrong. I adore my Labrador – from the tip of his snack-mooching nose to the end of his ornament-smashing tail. I just wish there was a little less of him on the carpet, the furniture and my (clean) washing. It’s bad enough […]

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Cats shed hair. Sometimes they shed a lot of it. It’s an inconvenient feline fact of life. But in the great scheme of things, shedding is one of the more benign ‘hiccups’ in a purrfect relationship. Let’s face it, a few hairs on the cushions aren’t in the same league as the shredded sofa ‘scratching […]

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4 Easter celebrations for humans that can turn into Easter dangers for pets -What they are, why they’re dangerous and what to do in an emergency!

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Valentine’s Day – what it is, why it happens, and how to treat 5 common presenting signs.

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Your dog’s paw pads are, quite simply, amazing. They’re the leathery skin underneath the paw and the only part of your pooch in contact with the ground. Read on to find out why pads are the unsung heroes of every doggy adventure – from mountain rescue to zoomies. Discover six common health conditions of pads and how best to care for them

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And tips for (mere) humans on how to share their lives with them.

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Zoomies – the popular name for those sudden, tail-tucked, bum-under, ear-flapping, nose-pointing, wild-eyed, flat-out, crazy-circling chases that leave dogs happily-exhausted. And their humans either bewildered or delighted in equal measure!

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