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autumn
Caring for your cat this Autumn
The change of season from summer into autumn will see your cat adapt his or her behaviour. As the nights draw in and days become cooler, they'll make the most... Read more...
After dark
Walking your dog in the dark
As the days are getting shorter, we start doing more things with our dogs after dark. But night-time brings with it a bunch of risks that can endanger you and... Read more...
Buying a horse
Thinking of buying a pet horse or pony? Consider the costs first
Before buying a horse or pony it is important to consider the costs of owning one and this guide details the average regular costs involved in keeping a horse or... Read more...
Autumn hazards
Autumn hazards for your dog
For many people, autumn is the best time of year to be a dog owner! It is not too hot and not too cold, and whilst winter is just around... Read more...
Restrain
Over a quarter of dog owners admit they don’t restrain pets in the car
New research out has found that pet owners are not properly securing their pets when on the move, with over a quarter admitting they never restrain their dogs when travelling... Read more...
Cat man
‘Cat man of Aleppo’ stays in Syria to look after pets left behind
Millions of people have been forced to flee their homes in Syria. But what happens to their pets? Metro reports that Mohammad Alaa Aljaleel, also known as ‘the cat man... Read more...
Dog microchips
Dog microchips: Outdated contact details leave animals unclaimed
More than 4,700 stray dogs in the UK couldn't be reunited with their owners last year due to outdated microchips, animal charity Dogs Trust has said. Read more...
Destructive dog
Is this Britain’s most destructive dog? 'Peaches' the tiny terror ate a £2,000 SOFA in just three hours
The one-year old dog has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to her owner's home, destroying clothes, furniture and even a lawnmower! Read more...
Loneliest dog
‘Britain’s loneliest dog’ given role in Michael Bay’s new Transformers movie - after he read her plight in the Mirror
The American filmmaker saw Freya, a Staffordshire bull terrier cross, when she was featured on website - now she's featuring alongside Sir Anthony Hopkins. Read more...
Pet painting
Turn your pet into a work of art
Fancy turning your beloved pet into an Old Master painting? That’s what hundreds of pet owners are doing - with hilarious results! Read more...
Cat bond
How to bond with your cat
There’s no definitive guide on how to best build up a friendship with a new cat. After all, no two are the same: an action that pleases one finicky feline... Read more...
Pet goldfish
Going for gold? Keeping Goldfish as pets is not as easy as it seems
Everyone's had a goldfish at some point in their lives. Maybe it was a prize at a funfair, or maybe it was a pet they could afford with their pocket... Read more...