Pet Owners

UK dog owners to spend £213m on their dogs this Christmas

UK dog owners are expected to spend £213m on their dogs this Christmas according to new research. Insurance company, Protectivity, polled more than 1,000 dog owners during its research, which found that dog owners across the UK are collectively looking to spend a staggering £213,743,179 on gifts for their dog…

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Sure Petcare launches behaviour monitor collar for dogs

Pet product specialist Sure Petcare has announced the launch of Animo, the lifelong activity and behaviour monitor which learns and interprets the behaviour and activity patterns of a dog. Animo delivers insights into a dog’s activity and sleep, as well problem behaviours such as shaking, scratching and barking. These insights aim to help owners understand the changing needs of their pet over its lifetime,…

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Pet owners claim their cats and dogs have saved them from danger

New research has found that a third of pet owners believe their pet has saved them from danger. The survey conducted by Npower saw 2,000 pet owners interviewed as part of research into spotting the signs of a CO leak. One parent, interviewed for the survey, called for an ambulance…

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Half of Brits pups are overweight, research suggests

Half of British dogs are classified as overweight or obese, according to research from dog activity monitor and wellbeing app PoochPlay. The research revealed that out of the 2,600 dogs analysed, 49.8 percent were recorded as overweight, with one fifth being classified as obese, ranking a body score of seven…

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Owners ditch vets for chewing gum and human toothpaste to cure bad dog breath

Chewing gum, facial haircuts and brushing teeth with human toothpaste are just some of the ways owners are trying to combat their dog’s bad breath, according to a study. Giving dogs snacks that ‘improve’ their breath, fresh mint leaves to chew and keeping the toilet lid closed are other ways…

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Vet-tech start-up brings artificial intelligence to the trade

A veterinary research and development company with aims to “revolutionise” the UK has filed patents to bring artificial intelligence (AI) technology to the £100bn global pet market. Founded in early 2017 by tech expert Paul Hallett and veterinarian Robert Dawson, Vet-AI is an R&D company developing a number of solutions…

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BVA warns no deal pet travel arrangements will impact vets and owners

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned that pet owners must start preparing now if they want to take their pet to the EU after Brexit, in case a no deal situation leaves them facing long waits to get cleared for travel. If the UK has “unlisted” third country status…

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Young, male and crossbred cats most at risk of road accidents

Being young, male and crossbred increases a cat’s chances of being hit by a car, according to the findings of a new paper published today (1 November). The research also indicated cats were most likely to be involved in a collision during autumn. So far, there has been limited information…

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Amazon removes heat pad which killed four kittens after catching fire

Amazon has removed a HUAYUU pet heating pad after one burst into flames killing four kittens. The £15.99 pad caught fire on the 24 September, the same day the item arrived according to the kittens’ owner Belinda Carr, 59, who said she tested the product before giving it to the…

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Tails.com expands customer advice service in time for Pet Obesity Day

Dog food company, Tails.com, has expanded its customer advice line to tackle the growing problem of pet obesity in the UK. According to PFMA’s Pet Data Report 2018 over 50 percent of dogs in the UK are either overweight or obese. Tails.com, which creates personalised portions to help owners keep…

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