2 h. ago Nine symptoms of ‘severe’ winter dog illness and when to see a vet

Pet owners should look out for some key signs of illness in their pets this winter

Science

35 h. ago More than a third of pet owners sleep with their cat or dog every night

A study found that more than a third of Brits prefer to let sleeping dogs lie by leaving them to slumber in bed with them rather than kicking them out

Politics

42 h. ago 'Vet left me note after cat died and I couldn't hold back tears'

A pet owner was left in tears after their vet left them a note after their cat died. They couldn't help but cry when they took the time to read the poignant words

Events

44 h. ago Vet's 'touching' note to pet owner after cat's death leaves people in tears

A vet sent a "touching" note to a pet owner after they tragically lost their cat. It's so heartwarming, it left cat owners around the world in tears after reading it

Events

67 h. ago Devastated dog owners realise their common habit has been hurting pet's feelings

Dog owners have been left heartbroken after discovering their common habits could be hurting their pet's feelings, and they have seen been apologising to their pets

Politics

3 d. ago Pet owners beware: Dog and cat food recalled over potential health risks

Potentially contaminated pet food is either frozen or freeze-dried

Events

3 d. ago Barbaric exotic pet owners in Scotland killing animals at home instead of at vets

Shocking research uncovered killing methods like cutting the heads off wild birds, gassing rodents and inflicting blunt force trauma on frogs.

Events

4 d. ago Fireworks turn my fearless cockapoo into a quivering wreck – but these calming chews really help

Fireworks can terrify even the bravest dogs. Here’s how calming chews made a real difference for my pet

Events

8 d. ago Pet owners urged to buy one item this winter to protect their dogs

This handy item can help protect your pooch as the nights draw in.

Politics

8 d. ago Vets could be forced to make payment fee changes after UK investigation

Pet owners would benefit from the proposed series of radical changes

Economics

8 d. ago Pet owners warned of 'mystery illness' causing dogs concerning symptoms after walks

Dog owners have been warned to remain mindful of a 'mystery illness' after taking their pets for a walk in the woods - with symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, abdominal pain, muscle tremors and elevated temperature

Events

8 d. ago AD FEATURE: UK pet owners could see major change to vets' price lists under proposed rules

Vet prices have risen at nearly twice the rate of inflation, according to a vet watchdog investigation from the Competition and Markets Authority

Politics

8 d. ago Major new changes for pet owners could see all vets forced to publish treatment prices

Changes proposed by the Competition and Markets Authority include making it easier for pet owners to access cheaper medicines online.

Economics

9 d. ago Stacey Solomon urges pet owners to try this £4 hack ahead of Bonfire Night

Stacey Solomon has shared a simple tip to help calm anxious dogs ahead of Bonfire Night, and it's hugely affordable

Economics

9 d. ago Woman brands police 'murderers' after they shoot her XL Bully with pump shotgun

Sophie Zaherali's dog Ghost was gunned down after officers thought he had bitten a woman in Sheffield last year, but the owner is angry - and claims police wrongfully killed her pet

Events

9 d. ago Major changes for UK vets set to be introduced affecting all pet owners

The regulator believes the industry is in need of modernisation

Politics

9 d. ago Vet prescription prices should be capped to stop pet owners being ripped off, watchdog says

The Competition and Markets Authority has put forward a string of reforms to tackle soaring costs as average prices across the market rose by 63% between 2016 and 2023.

Politics

9 d. ago Calls for price cap on vet prescriptions as warning issued to pet owners

The CMA said pet owners pay 16.6% more on average at large vet groups than at independent vets

Events

9 d. ago Pet owners being hit by excessive bills from vet chains says CMA

Almost two-thirds of households in the UK own a pet, with the number of pet owners increasing significantly during the pandemic.

Events

1 week ago Dog barks at cat sitting in parked car before owner notices what it really is

A dog owner has shared a video of her pet barking at a cat in a car parked next to them - but when she looked over to see what was causing the commotion, she quickly realised the truth

Politics