Dog lovers have been warned to ensure the current cold temperatures and lack of daylight hours aren’t giving their cherished pets the January blues.
Just like us humans, dogs can struggle with their mental health at this time of year with thousands falling victim to something similar to Seasonally Affected Disorder (SAD), according to pet health experts from VitaPaws .
As fireworks season approaches, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and animal keepers to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets and livestock in the run up to Bonfire Night (5 November), Diwali (12 November) and New Year’s Eve (31 December).
Each year, vets across the UK treat animals with firework-related injuries. By far...
With plummeting temperatures returning this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild winter so far for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days, with snow expected in some places.
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep...
With Crufts fast approaching, many are expected to the hit the roads across the country for the annual dog show at NEC Birmingham. Dr Carla Murphy B.V.M.S M.R.C.V.S at vetfone™, in conjunction with Tesco Bank Pet Insurance *, has shared her top 10 tips on how to keep your dog safe and happy on those long car journeys.
RSPCA has announced a partnership with pet food supplier McAdams which will see rescue animals provided with higher welfare, ethically-sourced pet food as they await their forever home.
New RSPCA research has highlighted that rehoming domestic pets has slowed by nearly 10% year on year - rehoming an average of 753 animals per week in 2019, 565 per week in 2020 but only 518 per week...
Music licensing company PPL PRS recently sat down in conversation with tails.com ’s dog behaviourist Carolyn Menteith, to prepare owners for what may be a frightening night for canines, as 64.8% of UK dog owners said their dogs are stressed/anxious on Bonfire night*
Carolyn Menteith has over 20 years’ experience working with dogs as a dog trainer and behaviour expert. She’s...
With online searches for dog coats up by 95% , dog owners across the country are rushing to wrap up, as parts of the UK prepare for freezing temperatures .
A bit of cold weather is never normally enough to put our furry friends off spending some time outside, but do they need protective clothing like jumpers and coats?
When deciding on whether to put warm winter clothing on...