Pet News, Stories and Articles - United Kingdom

MAY 10, 2020

PET FOOD DONATIONS AVAILABLE IN HUNSTANTON
A pet food company in Hunstanton wants to make sure our four-legged friends aren’t forgotten during lockdown. >>

MAY 10, 2020

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY PET STOPS BREATHING?
Despite our best efforts to protect our pets, accidents can and do happen. >>

MAY 04, 2020

U.K. WILDLIFE PARK WELCOMES TWO TINY MEMBERS OF THE WORLD’S SMALLEST CAT BREED
Porfell Wildlife Park and Sanctuary recently introduced the 8-week-old rusty-spotted cat duo the world. >>

MAY 04, 2020

‘A DOG IS FOR LIFE, NOT JUST FOR LOCKDOWN,’ UK CHARITY SAYS AS SEARCHES FOR PUPS SURGE
Demand for dogs has shot up during lockdown as potential pet owners look to get a new furry friend, but one UK animal charity is asking people to think about whether they are ready for the commitment. >>

MAY 03, 2020

CHARITY SETS UP INITIATIVE TO HELP SHEFFIELD DOG OWNERS IN NEED DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
Sheffield dog owners in need of help to look after their pooch during the lockdown can make use of a new service offered by a charity. >>

MAY 03, 2020

OWNERS WHO TUG ON THEIR DOG’S LEASH RISK INJURING THE ANIMAL’S NECK – AND IT CAN LEAD TO BREATHING DIFFICULTIES, RESEARCH FINDS
Owners who yank at their dog’s lead when out walking risk injuring the animal or causing it breathing difficulties, according to new research. >>

MAY 03, 2020

TWO MEN AND A DOG CHASING AN ARCTIC DREAM IN A LIFEBOAT
In February 2018 two young architects bought a retired Scottish lifeboat and converted it into a self-sufficient expedition home. >>

APRIL 24, 2020

WHY CATS AND DOGS ARE ACTING DIFFERENTLY IN QUARANTINE
For many dog and cat owners, quarantine seemed like the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with their pets. >>

APRIL 24, 2020

DOGS IN ENGLAND BEING TRAINED TO DETECT CORONAVIRUS IN HUMANS TO HELP STOP SPREAD
Researchers in the United Kingdom are attempting to train dogs to sniff out COVID-19 cases among humans to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. >>

APRIL 23, 2020

RESCUE WORKERS SAY ANIMALS ARE ‘FORGOTTEN VICTIMS’ OF CORONAVIRUS
Staff at rescue shelters across the UK say animals are dying due to the social and economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. >>

APRIL 17, 2020

POLICE WANT YOUR HELP NAMING NEW PUPPIES AFTER NHS HEROES
A UK police force want help naming puppies after NHS heroes sacrificing their lives on the coronavirus frontline. >>

APRIL 17, 2020

CAT AND CORGI BECOME BEST FRIENDS AS LOCKDOWN BRINGS THEM TOGETHER
We might be physically distanced from friends and family, but the coronavirus pandemic still has a strange way of bringing us together – whether it’s the community clapping for carers or a weekly pub quiz over Zoom. >>

APRIL 16, 2020

DOG FINDS FAKE TEETH AND WEARS THEM AROUND THE HOUSE
One man was left in hysterics after his dog stole a pair of fake teeth and ran around the house wearing them. >>

APRIL 12, 2020

WOMAN FLIES 50 STRAY DOGS TO UK FROM CYPRUS DURING PANDEMIC
A ‘brave and selfless’ woman has helped save 50 near-starving stray dogs amid the coronavirus crisis. >>

APRIL 12, 2020

WARNING TO DOG OWNERS OVER COMMON GARDEN PEST THAT COULD LEAVE PETS SERIOUSLY ILL
A warning has been put out to dog owners over a common garden pest that could leave your pets seriously ill. >>

APRIL 12, 2020

EASTER: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LETTING YOUR DOGS EAT CHOCOLATE EGGS
Easter has arrived, which means chocolate eggs and bunnies aplenty. >>

APRIL 5, 2020

CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN: HOW ARE OUR PETS COPING WITH US?
Pet owners know how important the companionship of our beloved animals can be, and the joy they bring when they greet us as we arrive home. >>

APRIL 3, 2020

HOW PETS ARE HELPING US THROUGH THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Animals are proving a lifesaver for many, providing companionship and consistency in uncertain times. >>

MARCH 30, 2020

OWNERS TURN TO SPECIAL DIETS TO HELP WITH CAT’S ILLNESS
A sudden diet change isn’t easy, for people or felines, but it was worth it for Charles Checker. >>

MARCH 28, 2020

CORONAVIRUS: DOGS FROM VIRUS HOMES ‘SHOULD BE ON A LEAD’
Dogs from households which are self-isolating should be kept on the lead in public, according to new Scottish government guidelines. >>

MARCH 28, 2020

YANG THE GINGER CAT IS BRINGING CHEER BY VISITING PATIENTS AND STAFF AT HEXHAM GENERAL HOSPITAL EVERY DAY
Meet Yang, the unofficial mascot of Hexham General Hospital in Northumberland. The ten-year-old ginger kitty makes it his mission to bring cheer to patients and NHS staff by heading to the hospital every day, trekking a mile from his home whatever’s going on (unless it’s raining. He stays inside on those days). >>

MARCH 27, 2020

MEET NUGGET THE COURIER DOG – WHO HELPS CHILDREN DELIVER LETTERS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
>The coronavirus pandemic has revealed heroes across the world – like the woman in self-isolation who leaves packed lunches outside her house for strangers or the woman who gets her entire neighbourhood to sing for her fiancé’s 30th birthday. >>

MARCH 25, 2020

QUARANTINED MAN SENDS HIS DOG TO FETCH CHEETOS FROM THE SHOPS AND IT WORKS EVERY TIME
You might not be able to teach an old dog new tricks but in the coronavirus pandemic even our furry friends are stepping up to the task. >>

MARCH 21, 2020

CORONAVIRUS: POLICE WARN OF MIDDLESBROUGH DOG SCAM
Police are warning people to be vigilant after a suspected conman tried to get a homeowner to hand over their dog for coronavirus quarantine. >>

MARCH 21, 2020

DOG OWNER TACKLES SELF-ISOLATION LONELINESS BY TAKING PET TO VISIT NEIGHBOURS
American bulldog Rocky has been doing the rounds to help battle loneliness as people self-isolate due to the coronavirus outbreak. >>

MARCH 20, 2020

GEORGE THE CAT ATTENDS COLLEGE EVERY DAY IN ABERYSTWYTH AND IS FRIENDS WITH THE PROFESSORS
A committed cat has been putting his education first by attending a college in Wales for the past four years. >>

MARCH 13, 2020

MEET THE CAT WHO CLIMBS MOUNTAINS AND LOVES A COUNTRY RAMBLE WITH HIS OWNERS AND THEIR PET DOGS
Most cats like to stalk alleyways at night. But not Arlo – he prefers the fresh air and scenery of Britain’s most beautiful and dramatic countryside. >>

MARCH 8, 2020

THE DOG THAT KNOWS THE NAMES AND CATEGORIES OF ITS 100 TOYS
There’s a dog in Norway who knows not only the names of her toys but also the names of different categories of toys, and she learnt all this just by hanging out with her owners and playing her favourite game. >>

MARCH 3, 2020

40 OF THE BEST HYPOALLERGENIC DOG BREEDS FOR FAMILIES
Every four-legged friend is perfectly suited to an owner — unless, of course, that owner is allergic to dogs. >>

MARCH 6, 2020

MISSING CAT REUNITED WITH OWNER AFTER 11 YEARS ON THE STREET
A cat that was missing for almost 11 years has been reunited with her owner – after living on the streets almost eight miles away from home. >>

MARCH 4, 2020

COUPLE TRICK CLINGY CAT BY CREATING A FAKE LAP
Ziggy the cat has an adorable, yet demanding way of sitting in her owner’s laps, but they’ve found a way to outsmart her. >>

MARCH 3, 2020

DOGS ‘SEE’ THE WORLD THROUGH THEIR NOSES
Dogs don’t judge smells. To them, smells are simply a source of information. >>

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

‘FITBIT FOR PETS’ TRACKS HEART RATE AND BREATHING OF MAN’S BEST FRIEND
Pet owners may soon be able to track their furry friends’ health by monitoring their heart and breathing rates with a new fur-friendly device. >>

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

TRAIN YOUR DOG USING POSITIVE METHODS? EXCELLENT IDEA!
The world of dog training has moved away from punitive/coercive approaches to reward-based training. >>

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

GAME-CHANGING FELINE DIET PROMISES RELIEF FOR PEOPLE ALLERGIC TO CATS
People suffering from cat allergies may soon find sweet relief from a breakthrough cat food from Purina Pro Plan. >>

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

JACK RUSSELLS SURGE IN POPULARITY ‘THANKS TO BORIS AND BREXIT PATRIOTISM’
Jack Russells and corgis have seen saw a surge in popularity in the build-up to Brexit, the Kennel Club has said. >>

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

PETS 4 HOME ENTERTAINMENT: WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF TV FOR CATS AND BOOKS FOR DOGS
Many of us are at least partly addicted to streaming services… and now your pets can be too. The entertainment market for animals now includes Amazon Prime, Spotify and Audible. >>

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A VET IN YOUR POCKET: NEW WAYS TO HELP ILL PETS
Michelle Keith was distressed last April when her basset hound puppy ate some of the big chocolate Easter eggs she had laying on the top of a cupboard. >>

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

STORM WARNING: PET OWNERS WARNED TO KEEP THEIR DOGS INDOORS AS STORM DENNIS IS SET TO SMASH INTO BRITAIN
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets indoors as Storm Dennis approaches with 72 hours of rain and 80mph gales. >>

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

‘NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE’: CAT SURVIVES SEVEN HOURS STUCK ON LONDON UNDERGROUND TRACKS AFTER 250 TRAINS DRIVE OVER HIM
Forget nine lives, one cat appears to have used up a couple of hundred after becoming trapped in the London Underground. >>

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

‘CONCERNING’ DOG FERTILITY CLINICS ON RISE IN UK AMID INCREASE IN POPULARITY OF FLAT-FACED BREEDS
Canine artificial insemination can have ‘negative welfare implications’ and be ‘of ethical concern’, Royal Veterinary College representative states. >>

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

THE GLASGOW VETS WHO PRESCRIBE MISTLETOE AND MUSHROOMS
Twin vets from Glasgow want pet owners to consider complementary therapies such as acupuncture and herbal remedies for their pets, as well as evidence-based medicine. >>

JANUARY 31, 2020

PET TRAVEL TO EUROPE AFTER BREXIT: WHAT THE UK LEAVING THE EU MEANS FOR PET PASSPORTS
Holidays and travel plans to Europe will remain initially unaffected while the UK is still in the transition period. >>

JANUARY 29, 2020

VET ISSUES WARNING TO DOG OWNERS OVER SUSPECTED VIRUS OUTBREAK
Ring the vets if your pet exhibits any of these symptoms >>

JANUARY 23, 2020

CAF HELPS UK PUBLIC DONATE TO AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE APPEALS
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) is helping members of the public donate to the Australian bushfire crisis >>

JANUARY 21, 2020

DOG SNIFFS OUT TUMOUR THE SIZE OF A RUGBY BALL IN HIS OWNERS LEG AND SAVES HER LIFE
>Danielle King couldn’t understand why her dog Dave kept sniffing and digging at her thigh. >>

JANUARY 4, 2020

MEET THE UK’S CANINE CREW – ADORABLE DOGS ON HAND TO HELP NERVOUS FLYERS
The Canine Crew is on hand to soothe nervous flyers with plenty of cuddles, petting and a photo opp or two. >>

JANUARY 14, 2020

THERAPY DOGS STATIONED AT UK AIRPORT TO HELP NERVOUS FLYERS
A UK airport has come up with a fur-proof way to make flights more enjoyable for nervous flyers. >>

JANUARY 10, 2020

THE PURRR-FECT PET! ADORABLE ROBOT CAT RESPONDS TO TOUCH AND CAN EVEN PLAY WITH TOYS
>Elephant Robotics claims that the robot, dubbed MarsCat, is the world’s first bionic pet cat that’s fully autonomous. >>

JANUARY 9, 2020

MOLLY THE LABRADOR PICKS UP HUNDREDS OF PIECES OF LITTER EACH DAY TO CLEAN HER LOCAL BEACH
Eco activists, send your praise to Molly the Labrador, an environmentally conscious icon. >>

JANUARY 4, 2020

FRIENDLY CAT EMBRACED BY VILLAGE GETS HIS OWN CHARITY CALENDAR AND FACEBOOK PAGE
Wilbur the cat, who has been ‘adopted’ by his village after he left his owners, has become so popular people visit his hometown just to see him. >>

JANUARY 9, 2020

ARE MALE DOGS CAUSING YOUR ALLERGIES?
Female dogs could be an option if you’re allergic to a protein made only by male dogs. >>

JANUARY 8, 2020

BRITISH AIRWAYS SUSPENDS SERVICE CARRYING DOGS IN HOLD AFTER ONE WAS TRANSPORTED IN ‘INCORRECT’ CRATE
British Airways has temporarily suspended its service carrying dogs in the hold on flights after one pet was found to have been carried in the incorrect-sized crate. >>

JANUARY 7, 2020

WE KNOW SOME DOG BREEDS SUFFER. SO WHY DO WE KEEP BUYING THEM?
We dote on dogs, refer to them as our best mates and sometimes even let them share our beds. >>

JANUARY 6, 2020

PUPPY ALMOST KILLED BY CHOCOLATE BISCUITS, PROMPTING WARNING TO DOG OWNERS
A 15-week-old puppy had to undergo emergency medical treatment after binging on a double pack of chocolate biscuits. >>