Pet Owners

Brits invest up to £25k over their dog’s lifetime

New research has uncovered the true cost of owning a dog, with some of the UK’s most popular breeds coming in at an eye watering £3,907.60 a year, or £25,849.33 across a dog’s lifetime. The findings also reveal how the nation is significantly underestimating these costs, with prospective dog owners…

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A third of UK businesses adopt pet-friendly policies despite mixed opinions

An estimated 1.7 million British businesses have adopted a pet-friendly policy, however, new data has revealed that two thirds of employees claim office dogs are bad for business. More than half of staff think that furry friends are a distraction, making for poor productivity. And having canines in the office…

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Battersea’s homeless hounds send Santa their Christmas lists

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has been helping some of the centre’s loneliest dogs pen Christmas letters to Santa. Unsurprisingly, finding a home is top of the list for Darcy, Sally and their four-legged friends. These dogs are all hoping they won’t have to spend too much longer in Battersea’s…

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Vets warn about Christmas hazards

81 percent of vets across the UK saw at least one case of toxic ingestion in pets during the 2016 festive period, reveal findings from a survey released today (18 December), prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to urge pet owners to watch out for potential hazards to their pets…

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Half of owners would choose their pet over in-laws on Christmas Day

Almost half of pet owners would rather spend Christmas Day with their four-legged friends than their in-laws, Blue Cross reveals. A survey for the charity found 44% of people would rather stay at home with their pet than celebrate with their in-laws, with 48.5% of those aged 25-34 and 49%…

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Vet tells dog owners ‘not to panic’ following Alabama Rot case

A vet has warned dog owners to be vigilant and not to panic after a deadly case of Alabama Rot was confirmed in Cheshire. Dr Ian Hopkins, principal vet for Willows Veterinary Group, cared for the dog with his team at the group’s main veterinary hospital in Hartford, near Northwich,…

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PFMA highlights Brexit priorities in Sky News interview

The Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) laid out the pet industry’s needs following the Brexit vote in a Sky News interview. On a recent visit to Brussels, on 8 December, the body’s chief executive, Michael Bellingham, told Sky News that the 60 million pets in the UK “did not vote…

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Antifreeze warning given to motorists

Pet owners are being warned about the deadly nature of antifreeze this winter, as motorists prepare their cars ahead of the inevitable colder weather. Vets often see a significant increase in the number of pets, particularly cats, falling victim to antifreeze poisonings in the winter. This year Cats Protection has…

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Illegal puppy trader given community service

An illegal puppy trader has been given a 250 hour unpaid community payback order, following an investigation by the Scottish SPCA. Dundee based, Jamie Colquhoun sold puppies online without a licence and within a public car park Colquhoun was found guilty at Forfar Sheriff Court on 23 November. Commenting on the…

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‘Animal sentience will be recognised’, promises Gove

Michael Gove has confirmed that the sentience of animals will continue to be recognised and protected when we leave the EU. The environment secretary released a statement following a viral campaign which stated Conservative MPs had voted that animals didn’t have the ability to feel or show emotion. Gove issued a…

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