4 h. ago Sleep expert's verdict after bizarre 'potato bed' claims to help you fall asleep faster

If you're struggling to fall asleep at night, you might be desperate enough to try anything, but is it worth trying the 'potato bed' trend? A sleep expert has issued a verdict

Politics

22 h. ago Vet explains whether you should let your cat or dog sleep in your bed

Many pet owners love to let beloved their cats and dogs sleep in bed with them, but should you? A vet has weighed in on the benefits and risks of letting your pet share your sleep space

Politics

22 h. ago Vet weighs in on whether you should let your cat or dog sleep in bed with you

Should you let your beloved cat or dog sleep in the same bed as you at night? It turns out the answer is quite complicated, as there are both benefits and risks

Politics

57 h. ago Owners urged to do one thing to protect pets as vet warns of ‘dangerous’ risk

Dog and cat owners can claim their free Itch Pet sample online when they sign up to their subscription service

Events

4 d. ago Jakarta to soon outlaw sale and consumption of dog and cat meat amid calls for nationwide ban

Demand for dog meat, also locally known as ‘Scooby Doo’, has declined due to younger generation's penchant for keeping dogs as pets

Politics

5 d. ago Vet urges dog owners to never ignore four things as it could have serious consequences

A vet named Cat has urged all dog owners to look out for four different signs that your dog is having health issues, as ignoring these could lead to serious health problems

Politics

5 d. ago BBC Morning Live Doctor urges people over 45 to ask GP for 1 thing if they can’t sleep

The much-loved doctor has asked people to also try a few things before bed to help them sleep

Society

8 d. ago Tim Dowling: after a year of ignoring each other, the cat and the dog have declared war

We arrive home from holiday to discover our pets scrapping constantly. Are they enjoying themselves? It’s hard to tellWe arrive home from our holiday to another household altogether: the oldest one, the middle one and the oldest one’s girlfriend have been in charge for more than a fortnight. The food in the fridge is strange, sourced from unfamiliar shops. The kitchen table looks like the centre of a boiler room stock fraud operation, with computer screens everywhere and power cords dividing the space at waist height. Below the sink, the dog and the cat are scrapping. After more than a year of avoiding each other, both animals have suddenly gone on the offensive.“They fight?” I say. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. 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

1 week ago Pet owners beware: Dog and cat food recalled over potential health risks

Potentially contaminated pet food is either frozen or freeze-dried

Events

1 week ago The one change that worked: I had terrible insomnia – until I hit upon a gory solution

I had tried elaborate mind games, herbal teas and even a military method. Nothing worked. So I gave in, tuned into some macabre podcasts and had a very surprising reactionFor years I had accepted that sleep, just like the Rubik’s cube and a receding hairline, was one of those things that I personally was not equipped to beat. No matter how much I tried to disarm my mind with an assortment of pills, elaborate mind games and expensive sleep teas, nothing seemed to work. In fact, many of these “solutions” only made my insomnia worse. On the rare occasion that I did catch myself drifting off, a bout of relief and excitement would quickly overtake me, leaving me wide awake and more exasperated than ever. The more pressure I put on myself, the more impossible sleep became.One night I was in bed trying to replicate a strategy used by the SAS to instantaneously fall asleep by relaxing my body, starting with my facial muscles, and breathing slowly and deeply, when I finally decided I’d had e...

Events

2 w. ago El Salvador's president seeks help in caring for country's thousands of stray dogs and cats

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has shifted focus from tackling gangs to addressing the country's stray cat and dog problem

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Call on the Government to help protect elephants and dolphins from cruel tourist abuse’

Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb is urging the Government to protect animals and implement the Low Welfare Act. Plus: could your cat or dog have dementia?

Politics

2 w. 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

3 w. ago Scottish SPCA appeal for dog blankets and cat toys at Lanarkshire rescue centre

Drop in with items or check the charity's Amazon wishlist if you can help.

Events

3 w. ago Animal expert settles debate on whether you should let dogs sleep in your bed

Animal experts at Battersea have shared whether it's a 'good or bad' idea to let your dog sleep in your bed with you after owners shared their thoughts on the debate

Politics

3 w. ago UK libraries urged to remove children’s books with URL hijacked by porn site

Puffin issues alert to schools and local authorities over books in popular Spy Dog series by Andrew CopeThe children’s publisher Puffin is hurriedly contacting UK schools and local authorities after it discovered that a website address included in a popular children’s book series had been hijacked by a pornography site.The publisher has urged school libraries to remove the books after a website address printed in the Spy Dog, Spy Pups and Spy Cat series by Andrew Cope was redirected to unrestricted adult content. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Can going to bed 30 minutes earlier really change your life? I put the sleep prescription to the test

Millions of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep — and experts say it’s negatively impacting their lives

Politics

4 w. ago Expert warns of key symptoms that could hint your pet has tummy troubles

A new questionnaire has been developed for pet owners who lack confidence when assessing their dog or cat's digestive health - a factor that can significantly influence their general wellness

Events

last month Pets at Home restocks viral £30 advent calendar that 'sold out online in 2 weeks'

Along with the bestselling dog advent calendar, a cat edition is set to hit the shelves.

Economics