Pet Owners

Jan- 2020 -

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.…

20 January

Blackpool named best location for tenants with pets

Blackpool has been named as the best location to rent if you are a pet owner, according to property management company Howsy. Following its research, which examined domestic garden space and green space against rent prices, Blackpool was the best area for pet owners. Some 22.8% of Blackpool land is…

17 January

Supermarkets faces shortage of cat litter amid Bob Martin’s administration

Supermarkets are facing a shortage of cat litter after pet food and accessories retailer Bob Martin UK entered administration, according to The Mirror. Late last year pet food manufacturer Pets Choice acquired the Bob Martin Healthcare factory, which included brands such as Clear, Clear Plus and cat litter brand Felight. …

16 January

Stricter checks on imported rescue dogs needed, study suggests

Many owners of rescue dogs imported into the UK believe they arrive through the European Union Pet Travel Scheme, which has less stringent requirements than the EU Balai Directive, which should be applied for these animals, according to a survey by the University of Liverpool. The EU Pet Travel Scheme…

16 January

Bristol University launches dog and owner study

The University of Bristol’s Veterinary School has launched a “first-of-its-kind” study into the lives of dogs and their owners. The UK Dog Project will examine UK dog ownership, and will be undertaken by academics in the Animal Behaviour and Welfare Group at Bristol Veterinary School. The longitudinal study will examine…

15 January

Spotify launches playlists for pets

Spotify has announced it will launch personalised playlists for pets, in partnership with the RSPCA as part of its #dogkind campaign. Pet Playlists will offer users a curated playlist based on their own tastes and their pet’s character attributes. Each playlist will include around 30 tracks based on what the…

14 January

Fitz All Media launches Great Dog Walk series

Events company Fitz All Media has announced the launch of the Great Dog Walk series. Due to this success, Fitz All Media decided to launch the Great Dog Walk as a series of events around the UK, with the aim of bringing people and their animals together as part of…

14 January

Furbox Dog Grooming Salon & Spa opens in Lenziemill

Furbox Dog Grooming Salon and Spa has opened its doors within For The Love Of Dogs Day Care Centre in Lenziemill, Scotland. The salon has been opened by sisters Alicia and Kiera Simonette and specialises in “luxurious doggy spa treatments that help maintain fabulous healthy coats as well as providing…

13 January

Italy has the highest number of pet-friendly hotels, research suggests

Italy has the highest number of hotels that allow pets, according to a study by Taxi2Airport. The top five countries with the highest number of pet-friendly hotels include Italy with 18,176 hotels. Russia with 10,831 sites alongside and Poland which has 8,521 pet friendly hotels. Croatia and Spain round off…