Millions of family pets are at risk from killer diseases because they are missing out on simple vaccinations, vet charity PDSA has warned. Preventable diseases such as parvovirus, leptospirosis and feline leukaemia can cause widespread ...
The Dog Breeding Reform Group (DBRG) has welcomed moves by the veterinary community calling for action to tackle the serious health issues facing brachycephalic breeds. An online petition launched on Monday has already attracted hundreds ...
A six-week-old kitten that was taped inside a shoebox in Essex has been rescued by a quick-witted member of the public who alerted the RSPCA. The kitten, now named Loubi – short for Louboutin – ...
Pet Remembrance Day, a national day set up for people to remember deceased pets is backing a charity that finds ‘forever homes’ for older dogs. On national Pet Remembrance Day (Tuesday July 5), pet lovers ...
Twenty uniquely different dogs star in a new film narrated by Sir Michael Gambon – best known for playing Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter – to celebrate man’s best friend. The film is being released ...
A binge-eating Boxer dog created his own Great British bark-off after wolfing down the entire contents of a baking cupboard. Ray, the lovable eight-year-old pooch, from Plymouth, gobbled up a bag of flour, an entire ...
A pair of tiny homeless kittens have been named Fingers and Thumbs – because they sport 12 extra TOES between them. The two kitties, who were both born with polydactyly – which gives them extra ...
• NFU Mutual launches ‘Horsebox Safety Week’ to encourage horse owners to put safety first • Almost one in five (19%) of injuries sustained by horses in horseboxes or trailers are fatal • One in ...
Thousands of families with insurance cover for pets through Tesco and MoreThan are facing reduced freedom of choice following controversial policy changes which and could leave sick animals at risk, a group of the country’s ...
Canine health campaigners have expressed their disappointment and Cavalier online forums are buzzing with disbelieving and angry comments as it emerged that the Crufts Best of Breed title winner fathered a litter of puppies at ...
