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Here you will find all the latest news in the pet world, and informative blogs and guides. We hope you find them helpful.

Three-legged cat relaxing

Three-legged cat named National Cat of the Year

20th August, 2021

Minty, a nine-year-old cat with three legs, has been named National Cat of the Year 2021. The white-haired cat was chosen from hundreds of other entries to be crowned overall winner in the annual celebration of pet cats organised by Cats Protection....

Setting up smart camera

Best pet cameras for 2021

18th August, 2021

Hate to be parted from your pet? Concerned about leaving an elderly pooch alone? Then modern technology has the answer – in the form of pet cameras....

Labradors

Labradors face higher risk of arthritis, study finds

16th August, 2021

It’s well known that dogs are more or less likely to develop certain conditions depending on their breed — so what about the UK’s most popular breed?...

An owner reaching down to stroke an older cat

How to adopt an old rescue cat

11th August, 2021

The cat lovers at Petwise have put together this ‘How to’ guide just right for you. We’ll take you through the unique needs of older cats and all you need to know to care for them....

A senior cat with FIV sitting in a grassy garden on a sunny day

What is FIV in cats?

11th August, 2021

An illness you might not have heard of, but which affects between 3 to 6% of UK cats is FIV (Feline immunodeficiency virus). Read our guide to FIV to get informed on this very worrying health condition....

An older dog sitting in-front of it's family

Coping with the death of an old pet

5th August, 2021

If you’ve recently lost a much-loved pet, we offer you our deepest condolences and hope you find this guide helpful....

Dog theft

Rise in dog theft must be addressed, says Kennel Club

4th August, 2021

Dog theft increased by 7% last year but only 2% of cases resulted in a criminal charge. That’s according to new research by the Kennel Club, which has expressed concern about a “shocking failure” to tackle a crime that devastates 196 families every month....

Dog on the beach

Plan ahead if you're taking your pet on holiday

21st July, 2021

Are you planning a UK holiday with your pets this summer? If so, it’s worth thinking about veterinary care and medications before you set off....

Dog on a hot day

Dogs at risk of overheating on hot walks

20th July, 2021

Dog owners have been urged to take extra caution when walking or exercising their pets during the summer heat because of the risk of overheating....