Pet Owners

Feb- 2020 -

10 February

BVA urges owners to provide rabbits with companionship

The BVA has revealed that 42% of the pet rabbits seen by vets spend their life alone, despite evidence showing they are “healthier and happier” when housed with a companion. The group is now urging potential owners to consider taking on more than one pet rabbit due to the “importance…

7 February

Over 30% of dog owners believe plant-based diet is better for dogs

Some 34% of dog food buyers believe it is good for pets to regularly have a plant-based meal instead of a meat-based one, according to a recent study by Mintel Pet Food. The study also revealed more than four in 10 (43%) of dog food buyers believe it is “healthier…

6 February

31% of dog owners prefer to spend Valentine’s Day with their dog

Some 31% of dog owners admit they would rather spend Valentine’s Day with their dog than their significant partner, according to research by pet food company Natural Instinct. The study also found 44% of over 2,000 dog owners surveyed revealed their top dinner date for Valentines evening was their dog,…

Jan- 2020 -

31 January

The Kennel Club and Weatherbys launch CombiBreed all-in-one tests

Non-profit organisation The Kennel Club and supplier Weatherbys has launched its CombiBreed health tests packages for eight new breeds. The tests have been created to “provide a “simplified process for canine genetic health testing for the benefit of both dog breeders and owners, and help to eradicate some of the…

28 January

Kettering council tenants will soon need permission to own a pet

All Kettering council tenants will need to have written permission to keep a pet under a new policy. According to Northamptonshire Telegraph, the authority is issuing a new pet policy to try and prevent “nuisance” animals affecting neighbours, as well as making sure pets are looked after responsibly. Under the…

27 January

Le Creuset launches new range of dog bowls

French cookware brand, Le Creuset, has launched a new range of colourful stoneware pet bowls. The new range is inspired by the brands cast-iron dishes. Pet owners can choose from two bowl sizes, in three colours which include cherise red, marseille blue and volcanic orange. The Le Creuset site said:…

24 January

Webbox reveals ‘obscure’ pet laws in the UK

Encouraging your dog to bark the Lancashire Coast could lead to a £5,000 fine and even a criminal record unless instructed to by police, according to a study by pet food company Webbox. Webbox has revealed some of the most “obscure” pet laws in the UK that pet owners might…

24 January

Designer dogs cost UK pet owners £33k

Designer dogs cost an average of £2,000 to take care of in the first year, according to finance experts Ocean Finance. The group estimated that a lifetime of caring for a designer dogs added up to £33k. An analysis of the first year costs of the six “most fashionable” designer…

23 January

89% of pet owners think their pets are ‘jealous’ of their phones

Some of 89% of pet owners say that their pets have tried to get their attention whilst they were using an electrical device because “they felt left out.” According to a study by pet insurance company, Bought By Manny, 48% of pet owners said their pets make noises when they…

21 January

Squeeky Cleaners launch new pet-safe range

Squeeky Cleaners has launched its new range of pet-safe cleaning products. The range is said to be “organic, vegan and 100% natural” and is aimed at pets who are sensitive to chemicals. The new range of cleaning products will ensure “there are no allergic reactions” in your pets when cleaning.…