Sentience means the ability to have experiences. A sentient animal can feel things, not just physical sensations like heat or pain, but also internal states such as comfort, fear, curiosity …

New Year’s Eve brings back the parties and firework celebrations. Some may not celebrate and just have a quiet night in, whilst others host parties… And some have to stay at home because their pets get stressed by visito…

Dasher, Dancer, Donner, Blitzen… and not forgetting Rudolph. Reindeer are a part of Christmas celebrations just as much as Santa, snowmen and stockings! Though in the wild reindeer typically live in the cold Ar…

Ever wondered what your vets are doing at Christmas? Well, there will be vets on duty up and down the country: vets in the UK are not permitted to close up shop without making sure that there is cover…

At this time of year, all we can think about is food! Whether it's roast dinners, the boxset sofa snacks, the party nibbles, or even the New Year's health regime, food is a hot topic! The dangers of chocolate a…

Christmas is a magical time for many families and giving and receiving gifts is a big part of this. Our pets are a big part of our families and involving them in the festivities by providing gifts is something many peopl…