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Get tips on pet-proofing your digs, keeping your pets warm (or cool) through the seasons, and avoiding all the toxic stuff… like toys, plants, and everything else they try to eat.

australian sheepdog looks up longingly at a plate of pancakes

Are pancakes safe for your pup or should you keep them away from the flipping fun?

a woman in a grey beret sites on the tube with a dog on her lap

This is a Bark-erloo line service to Maryle-bone

a brown and white dog sits in a field of buttercups

Lovely flower, not so lovely when eaten by your dog...

dog sniffing a basket with daffodils in it

They might be nice for us, but not so nice for our pooches...

Husky on tarmac in warm weather

Yup, even the famously awful British weather can be too hot for your pup

A woman with glasses holds out a whippet to a boy with pink hair and glasses

It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to rehome your pet safely if you have to

jack russell dog on lead barks at the camera
a vet inspects a Beagle puppy

Make sure to factor these crucial costs into your puppy budget

a vet's hand hold a small black and tan dog on a bed in the vet office

Doggy admin may be tough, but it’s important

xl bully dog lies in the grass in the sun

How much do you really know about the dog that everyone is talking about?

picture of a golden labrador and human hands parting the hair on their neck

It might give you the ick, but you need to take action

Struggling with the cost of neutering? These places can help

Golden Retriever looking at a pill in a human's hand

Don’t reach for the medicine cabinet just yet

XL Bully running on grass

Everything you need to know about the ban and legal exemptions

A woman walks along the pavement with a dog on a lead close to her

Take a deep breath and step away from the Always box. We‘ll walk you through it

redhead holding a packet of pills with a dog on her lap

It’s what we humans turn to during hay fever season, but what about your beloved pup?

a man hugs a jack russell next to a Christmas tree

All your dog wants for Christmas is a bodyguard to keep them safe from unfamiliar sights and sounds

a woman with red hair reaches out for the back of a white dog's neck which the dog turns away

You’ve seen mamas do it to their young, but it’s not something you should try yourself

a picture of a dog wearing an orange harness being held by the bottom half of a human male wearing running gear

Keen to hit the road and get fit with your pup? Read this first

Cat in the snow

Winter brings hidden dangers for pets – find out how to keep them safe

Man walks with back to camera surrounded by dogs

Houssein Hamze has been feeding the pets of people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon. Now he’s lost his home and vital resources for the cats, dogs and other animals he cares for

a picture of a Fila Brasileiro

It’s not just the XL Bully that the government has banned

a young woman wearing jeans and white headphones has a beagle on a lead

How to make sure you’re not missing any cues and that you both stay safe

Dog hiding under orange blanket

From calming supplements to creating safe spaces, here’s how you can prepare your pup for firework season

White dog sits on a pile of leaves in front of a pumpkin

Aka a night that won’t turn into a spooky-scary time at the emergency vet

a woman with brown hair and an orange crouches down to stroke a large stray dog

Activists from Turkish rescue centres tell us how you can support them in their most desperate hour

person holding a cockerpoo mix

Think Cockapoos are healthier because they’re crossbreeds? Learn what the latest research says

Dog Drinking Water From A Pond In The Nature

Everything you need to know about the potentially deadly disease

Close-up of a Merle coated Greyhound dog laying in the lap of their pet parent on the bed

This dangerous disease has been spotted a number of times in the UK. Here’s how to recognise if your dog has symptoms

a fluffy dog lies on the grass surrounded by autumn leaves

Hours of fun for you, less so for your dog

woman on a beach in greece petting a stray dog

Before you pet that stray dog on your holiday, find out how to protect yourself and still show compassion


A black and white and brown jack russell lies spread eagled on the beach

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s your dog all stretched out like a frog