If you share your home with a cat or a dog, the idea that animals deserve legal protection probably feels obvious. Of course it should be against the law to hurt an animal. Of course, pets deserve foo…

Dogs are a bit like people; some handle the heat better than others! But there is one type of dog that suffers more than most during warm summer weather. Short-nosed dogs, also known as brachycephalic, are less able to c…

It's not uncommon for humans to have thyroid problems, but did you know animals have thyroid disease too? Both cats and dogs are prone to thyroid problems, and vets may want to check your pet’s thyroid fun…

Cats are amazing animals who have stolen the hearts of the nation. They are the second most popular pet in the UK, with an estimated 31% of UK households owning a cat. Cats may be popular with people, but…

Many dogs love carrying sticks. Whether they are picked up during a woodland walk, proudly retrieved from a river or found in the garden, sticks often seem irresistible to our dogs. As sticks are so commonly us…

It's a familiar story for many cat owners: you've invested in the best prescription kidney diet available, only for your cat to turn their nose up at it and walk away. So why does this happen, and what can you do to enco…