It's April and that can mean only one thing. It's time for National Pet Month! Here's what's in store for UK pet fans throughout the month ..read more

Our pets make incredible companions and here's just one very special human-animal bond that demonstrates this perfectly ..read more

Just how well do we know our feline campanions? Learn how to track your cats' emotions and mood and develop an even closer bond with the new PetWAG tool from Lallemand Animal Nutrition ..read more

Looking after your pet’s health is a key part of being a responsible owner, but what do you do when you can’t afford to feed and care for your animal companion? Though things may seem hopeless, help is available from a variety of UK organisations ..read more

As Christmas decorations go up and our homes fill with festive gifts and treats, it’s important we do all we can to prevent our pets getting into temptation trouble and needing an emergency trip to our vet ..read more

There are many ways to be a more sustainable pet owner, from the food you feed your pet and the products you buy, to how you treat parasites. Here are some tips from the British Veterinary Association on how to help cut your pet’s “carbon pawprint” – even small actions can make a difference.   ..read more

Let’s talk about dog poo and why it’s so important to pick up after our pets. After all, there’s no dog poo fairy to do the work for us. Read on to see how you can play your part in keeping our environment clean and our fellow humans safe from disease ..read more

When our pets are of optimum weight, not only is chronic disease delayed in our animal companions, they can also enjoy longer lives. A 14 year study (Keely et al) showed that dogs fed to lean condition from early puppyhood throughout later life can enjoy up to two more healthy, active years. That’s more precious time for us to spend with our beloved pets. Weight management is such an important part of being a responsible pet owner, so here are our tips to help keep your pet in tip top condition ..read more

It’s not just humans that have been piling on the pounds in recent years. It seems our pets have been too. Eighty per cent of vets are seeing more obese pets, with 56% of dogs, 47% of cats, 36% of small pets like rabbits and Guinea pigs and 10% of birds seen in a veterinary practice being overweight or obese. So, as we move into Spring, what can we do to help our pet companions shed that extra weight and improve their health ..read more

Here's what to expect during National Pet Month 2023 and how you can join in this national celebration of pet ownership ..read more