Pet Owners

Oct- 2019 -

23 October

Third of pet owners lie about taking time off to nurse sick pets

Over a third (37%) of pet owners admitted that they have lied to their boss about taking time off work to nurse a poorly pet, research from Admiral Pet insurance has revealed. 20% of people surveyed used gave the excuse that they were looking after a sick family member, whilst…

21 October

Kennel Club warns dog owners to keep microchips updated

Statistics show that 71% of owner’s details on microchipping databases are inaccurate. Petlog, run by the Kennel Club, is one of the largest databases for microchipped animals and one of the only databases where users can ensure the money spent on microchipping goes back into dogs. Since compulsory microchipping was…

18 October

Sainsbury’s to stop selling fireworks this year

‘Big Four’ grocer Sainsbury’s has announced that it will not be selling any fireworks in its stores this year. The move has been well received by pet owners, with many expressing their thanks on Twitter. Rachael Spencer tweeted: “Every owner of an anxious dog or pet will be so thankful…

15 October

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches pet food bank

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home will launch its first dedicated pet food bank in the Scottish capital tomorrow (16 October), to offer support to pet owners “living in poverty”. The food bank for cats and dogs will offer wet and dry food, jackets, collars, leads, bowls and bedding as well…

14 October

Battersea encourages people to rescue animals based on personality, not looks

Animal charity Battersea, is warning that rescue animals are being overlooked due to the public’s preoccupation with fashionable breeds. Battersea launched a new campaign last week, “Rescue is our favourite breed”, to celebrate the inimitable characters and quirks of rescue dogs and cats. The charity is encouraging animal lovers to…

11 October

Fireworks season sparks vet calls for pet safety

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging pet owners to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets during traditional dates such as Bonfire Night, Diwali or New Year’s Eve. According to the BVA, at up to 150 decibels fireworks can be as loud as a…

10 October

‘Pet owners aren’t feeding their pets correctly’, suggests research

Pet owners “aren’t feeding their pets correctly”, according to new research from Burgess Pet Care and Marsden. The findings from a national pet obesity survey revealed a “worrying” number of pet owners are not paying enough care and attention to the size of their pets’ food portions, highlighting how incorrect…

8 October

One in 10 dogs suffer from mental health issues, study finds

Nearly one million dogs in the UK are suffering from mental health issues, according to new research from Rover.com Rover.com found that one in ten dogs currently suffer with a form of mental health conditions, equating to 945,000 dogs that are regularly facing panic attacks, depression and anxiety. As the…

Sep- 2019 -

27 September

Woman dies following Widnes dog attack

A woman has died after two dogs attacked her at an address on Graham Road in Widnes. At around 5.15pm on Tuesday 24 September Cheshire Police received reports that a 44-year-old woman had been attacked. Officers attended the property and discovered that the woman was in a serious condition. The…

26 September

Least pet-friendly London boroughs for renters revealed

Estate agency Sellhousefast.uk has revealed the least and most pet-friendly London boroughs. The research was made by extracting data from Zoopla during the month on September 2019, to see how many properties (houses and flats) allow tenants to have pets. Furthermore, the firm had a look at the percentage of…