Today marks National Purebreed Day (May 1st), so naturally we owe it to our fellow dogs to brush up on how we pronounce the names of certain breeds!  Luckily, the team at Preply have shed some light on this and provided a roundup of dog breeds that typically tend to get mispronounced, and how to correctly say the names.  Credit: Shutterstock Yes, you’ve been pronouncing the breed of…

A  team of animal lovers in Cambridgeshire, who are determined to make finding the right pet to adopt a great deal easier, have launched a new central database to simplify the process of finding rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption. Recent TV and news articles confirm that there has been a dramatic rise in the number of pet owners parting with their dogs and cats.…

“Any dog owner knows how tempting those puppy dog eyes can be when they get a scent of our tasty human scran. But human food, especially during barbecue season, can be packed with harmful ingredients that are poisonous to our pooches. Marinades on the meat, ingredients in the side dishes and grown-up ‘lemonade’ are just some of the watch outs.” warns Veterinary Surgeon at Pooch &…

MANCHESTER, UK, 4Tth May 2023 – UK rescue is at breaking point due to pandemic puppies being abandoned and dogs surrendered due to the cost-of-living crisis. Most overseas organisations focus on rehoming dogs out of their country of origin which Dog Desk Animal Action say is not sustainable. Michelle Robertson, founding director of Dog Desk Animal Action says “While finding homes for dogs in need is hugely admirable,…

What is blue green algae and how does it differ from green algae? “While blue-green algae sounds the same as green algae the two are vastly different. First and foremost blue-green algae is a form of bacteria that is sometimes referred to as ‘cyanobacteria’, and most of the time cannot be seen by the naked eye. “However, blue-green algae can sometimes be identified if it…

Locked Out: Pet owners 6 times less likely to find a rental property than smokers 56% of rental properties didn’t allow smokers, whereas 93% would turn away potential tenants with pets. Pet owners find it more difficult to secure a rental property in comparison to smokers. UK rental market research found that an average of just 7% of available rental properties are listed as ‘pets…

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), a leading vet charity is advocating keeping pets and their owners together through the cost of living crisis. Nearly all pet owners (94%) say that owning a pet makes them happy, according to new figures from the upcoming 2023 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report – and their support has been vital, especially as many people have been forced to…