The maximum prison sentences for animal cruelty will increase from six months to five years, according to the new legislation given Royal assent on 29 April 2021. The Bill follows a public consultation in 2017, in which…

It's always nerve-wracking when your pet has an operation. Even routine surgeries such as having your pet neutered will give many owners butterflies. This is completely understandable, they are your babies after all! Yo…

Adding a new member to the family is no easy task. Especially when that family member enjoys unusual pastimes, like chewing on hardwood floors and eating their own faecal matter. A puppy is like a cute little hurricane;…

Vocalisation is very common in puppies. It includes whining, crying, howling or barking. These are things that are generally behavioural in nature, and will usually settle down with time and careful management from their…

Laminitis can be a very painful, even life-threatening condition for some ponies. Once diagnosed, further testing may be recommended to check for underlying conditions that predispose the pony to getting laminitis; these…

Moving to a new house is a stressful time. With lots of rushing around and packing, plus the time needed to get settled in at the other end. But what about our pets? Sometimes they can be forgotten in all of the hustle a…