With long hair and a short ‘bobbed’ tail, an American Bobtail cat was born thanks to a genetic mutation after a couple ...

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New parents can often develop negative feelings towards their pets in the early days – here’s how you can keep those feelings ...

"A pet blood donor needs to have a calm temperament and feel relaxed in a veterinary environment,” says Dr. MacMillan. “Stressed, anxious, or aggressive pets would be too difficult for staff to safely ...

A new study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience has found that the brains of cats with dementia change in a similar way to those of people with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Can pregnant women change cat litter? While the decision is completely up to the individual (and ...

Incredibly intelligent, oodles of energy and super loyal, retrievers make great working dogs as well as beloved family pets. This feature will take a look at what makes a retriever a retriever, before ...

Characterised by their boundless energy, extreme intelligence and limitless loyalty, herding dogs can make a brilliant family pet. But while you might think of collies and sheepdogs, there are ...

Many brachycephalic dog breeds suffer with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS). This can make a dog struggle to breathe, find exercise more difficult, mean they breathe noisily, snore or ...

When you think about adopting a bird, budgies and cockatiels are often the first species that spring to mind – but did you know that there are many types of pet birds? Taking care of pet birds isn't ...

Always striving to do your best? Here’s how you can show up for your pet and be the best dog owner, with advice from our vet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...