Ask a hundred people to name a type of arachnid and it’s likely nearly all would say a spider. But there is another eight-legged beastie that lives widespread in the UK. This one is much more relevant to our pets – the t…

Hibernation can cause health problems for tortoises, particularly when done without due care. Weight loss, unthriftiness and poor appetite are common post-hibernation complaints. A good system put in place to care for yo…

Modern-day lives are busy; what with fitting in work and family life and pets and hobbies, it’s no wonder that many people suffer from anxiety or stress. But how about our cats? Do they get stressed out, and if so, do ph…

This post is sponsored by Elanco. For more information, visit their useful local Lungworm map here! Lungworm is a real threat to our dogs. Easy for them to catch, easy for us to miss, potentially fatal, and getting more…

Student life can, despite popular belief and also presuming you have landlord permission, be hugely compatible with pet ownership. If you are able and willing to provide time, effort and love, and you also plan sensibly…

The pet food industry is large, with a huge range of diets and advice on offer, which can be overwhelming. There are diets for everything: different breeds, different ages, different medical conditions – you name it! Thi…