Pets

Changes in our lifestyle and situations that seem to be beyond our control all contribute towards feeling stressed. The same is true for our pets – and particularly cats – who can be highly sensitive to changes in their lives

We are all too aware of these common allergy symptoms in humans, particularly now as we enter hay fever season – but did you know that some pets can suffer from allergies too?

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a beloved cat was found dead in suspicious circumstances, near where two were also shot with airgun pellets. Eight-year-old Leo’s body was discovered by members of the public who reported it to their owner who had been desperately looking for him.

Many people might be familiar with techniques that punish or scare pets in an attempt to change their behaviour. However, these can leave our canine companions frightened and confused, which may lead to further unwanted habits. 

A mother cat and her five-month-old kitten have been allegedly been shot and killed in attacks only two weeks apart. Ani Powell, 29 from Holmsdale Grove in Barnhurst found her two-year-old cat dead in the garden with a bullet-like wound on her side, and only two weeks later found her five-month-old kitten profusely bleeding with the same injury.

Pet-owners are being warned against considering wild animals as pets, after viewers were left shocked by a TV documentary. The recent two-part ITV documentary Britain’s Tiger Kings – On The Trail With Ross Kemp highlighted the growing problems associated with the keeping of wild animals as pets.

With England entering the second phase of Stage 1 of the roadmap out of lockdown, Dogs Trust is issuing advice to dog owners as gatherings of up to six people are allowed from this week.

Dental disease is common among our four-legged friends, which causes pain, plus it can be linked to other health problems over time.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, has launched a cat cam to allow prospective re-homers to see the cats in all their glory from the comfort of their own homes

Pedigree black Labrador Dexter flunked his sniffer dog exams because he wanted to chat too much. So he has now become the Met’s first welfare dog.

A puppy is for life, not just for lockdown. But that has not stopped almost a fifth of London households buying a puppy during the pandemic. Minnie the schnoodle has been an “awesome” addition to Fritha Flint’s family in Streatham Hill, Streatham.