Petplan’s vet decodes common cat behaviour: Here’s what to know
Petplan, the UK’s No.1 pet insurer , highlights the meaning behind common – and sometimes confusing - cat behaviour to help cat owners understand their pets better.
From allogrooming to the ‘zoomies’, Petplan’s vet, Dr Brian Faulkner breaks down what cats are trying to communicate by answering some of the most asked questions.
Why do cats groom themselves?
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New competition urges dog owners to ‘Bag It and Bin It’
A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today (5 January 2026), encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin itwherever they are walking.
Led by Devon Loves Dogs, the competition is being delivered in partnership with Cranbrook Town Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, National Trust at...
Crafting comfort for pets in need
The RSPCA is inviting animal lovers across Devon to pick up their knitting needles and crochet hooks to help pets in need this winter, as part of its Big Give Back to Animals appeal.
The charity is appealing for handmade blankets that can offer comfort, warmth and security to animals - at a time when the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is leaving many families struggling to keep their...
Start 2026 right - experts share top New Year resolutions to keep your dog healthy and happy
With the New Year upon us, dog owners are being encouraged to make resolutions aimed at enhancing their pets’ lives in 2026.
To truly improve dogs’ lives this year, the responsibility lies with their owners to set the right resolutions – so the ACME Kennels training specialists have shared what they should involve.
From walks and training to playtime and...
Happy paw-lidays from the dog with the world’s longest tongue!
Just in time for the holiday season, Guinness World Records is pleased to reveal a new record holder on Santa Paws’ nice list! Ozzy, a four-year-old French mastiff and Bullmastiff mix from Oklahoma, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest tongue on a living dog with a tongue measuring 7.83 in (19.89cm).
Ozzy’s owner Angela Pick says they picked him...



















