Pets

Over three quarters (77%) of owners and their pooches are bored of doing the same walk: Rover reveals the best ‘treat walks’ for the bank holiday weekend

Rambles with Rover

The warm weather can be dangerous for our dogs.

The exact temperature it's too warm to walk your dog

Dogs can suffer from hay fever during the pollen season just like humans.

The common signs and symptoms of hay fever in dogs and how to treat it

BG - A couple of dogs, Doris and Dudley, in a show home

Expert tips for a stress-free house move for pets in Northamptonshire

Miuccia, a whippet, poses beside the trophy after winning the title for Best In Show at Crufts.

Whippet named Best in Show at Crufts - what are they like as pets?

Olympian vet Laura Muir is challenging pet owners to get all dogs out for more exercise.

Olympian vet challenges dog owners to get active with their pets

How to make dog-friendly pancakes using this simple three ingredient recipe.

Make dog-friendly pancakes this Pancake Day with this simple recipe

Some ingredients we use for pancakes can be dangerous to dogs.

Warning over ingredients you should never feed your dog on Pancake Day

The Animal Focused team, Michelle and Vicky, are delighted to be nominated for two categories in the SME awards.

Animal Focused recognised for positive impact in SME Northamptonshire Business A...

Dogs can sometimes become distressed when they are left alone for too long.

This is the exact amount of time you can leave your dog home alone

The flowers and plants you should avoid giving pet owners this Valentine’s Day.

These popular Valentine's Day flowers could be dangerous to your pets

Over 25,000 pets have been reported missing since the beginning of 2023, with estimates showing that six pets vanish every day.

The 10 areas in the UK where your pet is most likely to go missing

Hemlock roots are poisonous to both animals and humans.

Dog owners warned after poisonous plant found on UK beaches

Between January 2023 and June 2024, nearly 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported missing.

How to find a missing dog: 6 tips on what to do if your dog gets lost

Storms can be a distressing time for our pets.

Storm Herminia: How to keep your dog calm during a storm

These are the six most common health conditions in pets and the steps you can take to protect them.

The most common health conditions in pets all owners should know about
Vet surgeon Cat Henstridge shares advice on how to protect our pets from becoming unwell 🐶
Sarah McCann

Norman the Therapy Dog.

Pets as therapy poodle ‘Norman’ brings great joy for care home residents

Research suggests that eight out of 10 dogs find it hard to be left on their own.

The 10 dog breeds that are most prone to this common condition

Some common human foods can prove deadly to our dogs.

The 9 dangerous foods that you should never feed your dog

Volunteer Puppy Raiser Claire Reedman playing with guide dog puppy Sophie.

Woman from Northampton shares ‘amazing journey’ of raising her first guide dog p...

Favourite festive treats such as mince pies, chocolate and Christmas cake, can be toxic to pets.

Top tips to help keep Northamptonshire pets safe this Christmas

Buddy at the start of his weight loss journey in May.

Northamptonshire dog enjoys new lease of life after dramatic weight loss

How to spot hypothermia in pets - Advice from vets as cold spell hits

Expert shares advice for keeping our pets calm during Bonfire Night

Expert tips for Northampton pet owners to keep their pets calm during fireworks

Create a den for dogs in one of the quietest rooms in the house

Top tips to help keep Northamptonshire pets safe during fireworks season

A guide dog puppy in training

Meet Guide Dogs at Thrapston Library next week and find out how you can get invo...

The half price vacuum cleaner hailed as a 'lifesaver' by pet owners
This could be the best value Shark deal in the big Amazon sale event
Stephen Hurrell

Rupert and Honey are champions at leaving dog hair everywhere

I tested a set of pet-hair cleaning products on my clothes and carpets

David takes Boo the goat out on lead every day for walks around Milton Keynes

Meet Boo, the friendly goat that goes for daily walks around Milton Keynes

Chaps and his ex-homeless owner must sadly part company and the dog is urgently seeking a forever home

Homeless man's loyal companion dog desperately seeks forever home in MK

Stig the cat somehow survived the bin lorry's giant crushers

Meet Stig of the Dump, the three-legged cat found in a bin lorry

XL Bully Koda is a big softie, says his Milton Keynes owner

Dog owner complains after vet seems terrified of her 'big softie' XL Bully

Meet Kylo, Appledown's newest permanent resident

Dog rescue raises funds to support new XL Bully permanent resident

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

The RSPCA branch in Newton Road, Rushden

RSPCA launches welfare hub in Rushden to help Northamptonshire pet owners

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

Taking your dog on holiday does them good (photo: Adobe)

Tips for taking your dog on holiday

There are many ways to include your dog at your wedding (photo: Adobe)

Dogs take on special wedding roles

International Cat Day is on August 8

Expert's guide to feeding fussy felines

More than a third of surveyed Brits refuse to dine at a restaurant that doesn’t accept pets (photo: Adobe)

Dining out with dogs - how our pets shape our social lives

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae that can ‘kill in 15 minutes’

The winner will get to take £4,000 worth of holidays and win a doggy bag full of treats (photo: Canine Cottages)

Your dog could win you £4,000 worth of UK holidays

India will have some new guests next month, with cheetahs set to return to the plains

First News: Cheetahs set to return to India

Encore’s Beef selection is thought to contain small pieces of metal (Photo: Adobe)

Warning to pet owners as dog food urgently recalled for containing metal

Experts have revealed the benefits of pets sleeping on the bed

Experts reveal why pets sleeping on our bed can cure insomnia and improve comfor...

Here are some money saving tips for pet owners

Money saving tips for pet owners

How to cut the cost of looking after a much loved pet

Watch for these symptoms of sunstroke in dogs, and how to prevent it happening

Rex and Daisy cool off in the pool at doggy day care Bruce's (photo: Bruce's)

Are these pooches the coolest pups in the UK?

Motorists are reminded to keep an extra eye on their pets as temperatures rise (photo: Adobe)

Advice for motorists travelling with pets in hot weather

English bulldogs should be banned over health issues, experts warn

When it all gets a bit much and you sneak off for a dog nap....

These irresistible puppy pics are sure to make you smile...

Dog owners warned against sharing bed with their pets due to ‘untreatable superb...

It's important to keep your dog safe in the sun

Is your dog safe in the sun? How to protect your pooch

Allowing your dog to sleep in your bed can have health benefits (photo: Adobe)

Six health benefits of sleeping with your dog