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‘Get On George’ became the second horse to be killed at this year’s Aintree festival, pulled up two hurdles from… read the article - Breakthrough RVC study identifies earliest warning signs of arthritis in dogs
It’s one of the most common causes of pain in our dogs, yet often goes undetected until it’s too late…. read the article - Dating as a Pet Owner: Why Our Animals Often Know Best
Anyone dating as a pet owner will recognise the moment. You bring someone new into the house, and your dog… read the article - The plight of the Spanish Podenco, and the fight to end the cruelty
Meet the Spanish Podenco – Spain’s “Invisible Dogs” By Kris Needs “What sort of dog is that?” I’ve heard those… read the article - Ground-nesting birds need your help – here’s what dog owners can do
Spring is here, summer is on its way – and for dog owners across the UK, that means longer walks,… read the article - Emotional wellbeing in animals takes centre stage at landmark event
Emotional wellbeing in animals took centre stage at a landmark two-day conference in Torquay, where some of the world’s leading… read the article - Pets Magazine: April 2026
Editor’s Letter: April 2026 Welcome to April’s edition of Pets Magazine – a month of light, renewal and the simple,… read the article - Hearing dog helps deaf Bristol woman reconnect with the world after years of isolation
A Bristol woman whose confidence “crumbled away” as her hearing deteriorated says a specially trained hearing dog has helped her… read the article - Walk to Free Chained Dogs This Easter
A new global campaign to end the cruel chaining of dogs has been launched with a nationwide call to action,… read the article - “We’re setting them up to fail”: Expert warns Britain is dangerously misunderstanding its dogs
Britain is a nation of dog lovers, but according to leading behaviourist Daniel Shaw from Edinburgh, our deep affection for… read the article - Red and Grey Squirrels Are Not the Same Species – Britain’s First Save Our Reds Day Announced
New national awareness day launched as Save Our Reds petition nears 75,000 signatures Britain’s first Save Our Reds Day will… read the article
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Pets Magazine: April 2026
Editor’s Letter: April 2026 Welcome to April’s edition of Pets Magazine – a month of light, renewal and the simple,
cats & dogs
- How to Understand Your Cat: A Guide to Feline Body Language and BehaviourCats have spent thousands of years perfecting the art of being misunderstood. They purr when they’re happy, and also when… read the article
- ‘Get On George’ horse: another life lost at Aintree‘Get On George’ became the second horse to be killed at this year’s Aintree festival, pulled up two hurdles from… read the article
- Breakthrough RVC study identifies earliest warning signs of arthritis in dogsIt’s one of the most common causes of pain in our dogs, yet often goes undetected until it’s too late…. read the article
- Dating as a Pet Owner: Why Our Animals Often Know BestAnyone dating as a pet owner will recognise the moment. You bring someone new into the house, and your dog… read the article
- The plight of the Spanish Podenco, and the fight to end the crueltyMeet the Spanish Podenco – Spain’s “Invisible Dogs” By Kris Needs “What sort of dog is that?” I’ve heard those… read the article
- Ground-nesting birds need your help – here’s what dog owners can doSpring is here, summer is on its way – and for dog owners across the UK, that means longer walks,… read the article
small furries
- Vets Warn Against Rabbits as ‘Easy’ Companions
Many people think of rabbits as low-maintenance or ideal “starter pets” – especially for children. But vet charity PDSA is… read the article - Wild West Guinea Pigs: Northumberland Zoo’s ‘Hog Springs’ Kicks Off Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024!Yee-haw! Saddle up and get ready for some adorable small animal action as Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 launches in true frontier style… read the article
- TikTok Sensation Apollo Breaks Record For Most Items Identified By A Parrot
Meet Apollo, the four-year-old parrot from Florida, USA, who’s giving Mensa members a run for their money! Apollo has officially… read the article - Small Pets Abandoned in Shocking Numbers, RSPCA Warns
The RSPCA is calling on people to do their homework before getting a small furry pet, as it reveals a… read the article
animal welfare
- The plight of the Spanish Podenco, and the fight to end the crueltyMeet the Spanish Podenco – Spain’s “Invisible Dogs” By Kris Needs “What sort of dog is that?” I’ve heard those… read the article
- Stars, MPs and Peers Unite at Westminster to Demand UK Finishes Trophy Hunting Import Ban
Three years after a unanimous Commons vote, campaigners return to Parliament to ask why British hunters can still bring home… read the article - Pen Farthing: Abandoning Pets During Evacuations Is a Failure of Ownership
Pen Farthing speaks out on the Dubai pet abandonment crisis as rescue centres buckle under the weight of animals left… read the article - John Cusack brands Morocco’s mass dog slaughter ‘evil’ as celebrity outcry grows
Hollywood actor John Cusack has branded Morocco’s mass killing of street dogs “evil”, becoming the latest high-profile star to condemn… read the article - When Every Breath Counts: George the Bulldog’s Fight for Easier Days
George is nine years old, stocky, enthusiastic and – like so many English Bulldogs – a dog whose body sometimes… read the article
science & health
- A Buyers’ Nightmare: Why Stolen Puppies Are Ending Up in Loving Homes
By Mark Gill, CEO of Petasure Puppy theft in the UK is no longer just the stuff of tabloid headlines… read the article - Does Your Dog Need a Massage?
The subtle signs of pain – and how you can help at home Your dog might leap up for walkies,… read the article - Would You Splash Out £7 on a Gourmet Seafood Paella for Your Dog?
A luxurious dog food dish, designed by a Michelin-trained chef, has completely sold out in under 72 hours – despite… read the article
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