Pet Owners

Apr- 2018 -

13 April

‘Devastating’ dog thefts soar by 169 percent

Dog theft in Dyfed-Powys soared by 169 percent, making it the second worst in the country behind Lincolnshire, according to new figures. Dogs in Dyfed-Powys are among the most likely to be stolen in the UK while pooches in South Wales are the safest. South Wales Police recorded the UK’s…

13 April

Victory for dog owners in UK’s first successful PSPO legal challenge

The Kennel Club was involved in the successful challenge of part of a Public Spaces Protection Order in Richmond, which could have seen dog owners criminalised if their dogs urinated whilst out on a walk. The landmark decision, which will help to protect dog owners up and down the country,…

11 April

Council fines for not microchipping a dog vary by 500 percent

The fines issued to pet owners by councils to those who have failed to microchip their dog as legally required vary nationwide, with some councils fining individuals five times as much as in other areas. Ahead of the second anniversary of the compulsory microchipping law, Pets at Home submitted Freedom…

4 April

Pet travel market set to increase in 2018

Over two thirds (67 percent) of UK dog owners plan to go away with their dogs this year and nearly one million pet owners plan to get a pet passport for their dog, according to new research. More than half (60 percent) plan their holidays around their dogs with a…

3 April

Dogs make pet owners the happiest, research finds

A study of UK pet owners commissioned by raw and natural food manufacturers, Natures Menu, has revealed that 47 percent of owners think dogs make owners them the happiest. Cats had a score of 24 percent, while overall, 83 percent of pet owners believe having a furry friend improves general…

Mar- 2018 -

29 March

PDSA warns of the fatal dangers of common household medicines

Everyday drugs used in millions of homes across the UK could be a death sentence to pets if swallowed, PDSA warned today. The vet charity issued the warning after continuing to see poisoning cases involving pets that have ingested common household drugs such as ibuprofen and paracetamol. It comes as…

27 March

Eukanuba launches search to find real life ambassadors

Eukanuba has launched a search for five dogs and their owners to become official brand ambassadors and have the opportunity to try its new range of premium nutrition before it’s officially available to the public. Taking part in an exclusive 12-week trial, the five dogs who will be made up…

27 March

Alabama Rot claims Manchester victim

Vets from charity PDSA are warning dog owners to take extra care when out walking after a fatal case of Alabama Rot was confirmed in Manchester. Four-year-old Shih Tzu, Paris, developed a mysterious wound on her paw a few days after a walk in Moses Gate, Farnworth. Her concerned owner…

22 March

One in ten Brits give puppies away one month after buying them

Almost one in ten Brits who have bought a puppy ended up giving it away after just one month, according to a new survey. New research by pet food brand Forthglade has revealed that a large number of Brits have bought a dog on a whim, resulting in nine percent…

22 March

Less than one in 10 Brits consider a dog’s grooming requirements as important

Research by pet grooming company FURminator has revealed that less than one in 10 Brits consider a breed’s grooming requirements to be important when choosing a dog. For 40% of dog owners, temperament was the most considered factor when it came to choosing their desired breed. This is followed by…