Pet Owners

Sep- 2019 -

9 September

Drop in vaccinations is a ‘ticking time bomb’ for UK pets

Pet welfare charity, People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has warned that the drop in pet vaccinations is a “ticking time bomb”, with over 7 million pets at risk of developing diseases. The 2019 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, found the number of pets receiving their primary vaccinations when young,…

Aug- 2019 -

30 August

Insects better for pets and environment than steak, says BVA

The British Vet Association (BVA) has announced that switching your dog to an insect-based diet could be better for them and also the environment. The BVA said with a “surge” in people treating their pets more like family members, many dog owners are feeding their dogs the same food that…

30 August

Royal Canin to host free webinar on obesity management

Pet food manufacturer Royal Canin is to host a webinar on obesity management in cats and dogs, after the Obesity Report found that 51% of dogs, 44% of cats are obese. ‘How to be proactive rather than reactive for effective, preventative obesity management’ will be hosted by Alex German, professor…

16 August

Rise in toxic blue green algae cases prompts vet warning

An increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer is prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to urge pet owners to take extra precautions while walking their dogs in the vicinity of affected water bodies. The warning also comes after news from…

Jul- 2019 -

31 July

De Vere Hotels opens doors to dogs

De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and contemporary hotels has opened its doors to canines. Some 15 hotels will be available to dog owners and their pets across the country. Each dog will have their own bowl, bed and treats throughout their stay, priced from £30 per…

23 July

New national survey launched to counter pet obesity

Pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, has teamed up with the largest supplier of vet scales in the UK, Marsden, to conduct a nationwide survey to help identify pet owners’ attitudes towards helping their pets maintain a healthy weight. According to the manufacturer, pet obesity is a “high concern” of…

19 July

UK dog food labels ‘too hard to read’, report finds

A survey of 2,000 British dog owners by Paws.com has revealed that 44% find dog food labels difficult and at times “impossible to read”. The survey also revealed that 30% say that dog food labels make it harder to maintain a healthy diet for their dog, and 28% of Brits…

15 July

Pets at Home invests in dog-walking and pet-sitting service

Pet suppliers Pets at Home has invested in pet care provider Tailerster, to expand into the pet services market. Pets at Home will offer Tailster’s services to its 4.4 million active loyalty scheme customers, giving customers access to Tailster’s 26,000 registered carers across the country and technology enabling owners to…

3 July

Vets concern after new report reveals rise in pet obesity

The Obesity Report from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has found, an “alarming rise” in pet obesity, with almost 8.5m pets in the UK classed as overweight or obese. The report has found 51% of dogs, 44% of cats and 29% of small mammals are overweight or obese, with…

1 July

Pug popularity leads to 130% more surgeries, vets claim

A West Midlands veterinary hospital is urging owners of flat-faced dogs to be aware of the warning signs their pets may be struggling with a chronic breathing condition, after revealing the number of animals it has treated has almost doubled over the past five years. Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral…