Tricks, treats and hidden dangers: PDSA’s Halloween advice for pet owners
Leading veterinary charity PDSA is urging pet owners to put their pets’ wellbeing first this Halloween, with simple steps to help keep them safe, calm and away from spooky season hazards.
Halloween often means dressing up, decorating our homes and enjoying sweet treats. But from a pet’s point of view, unfamiliar decorations, strange costumes, constant doorbells and excited visitors...
Travel expert shares the top spots for sandy dog walks this autumn
As dog restrictions ease on many UK beaches, autumn is an ideal time to hit the coast with your four-legged companion. With cooler weather, peaceful shores, and stunning sunsets, it’s one of the most enjoyable seasons for a seaside adventure.
Away Resorts, a leading provider of dog-friendly holiday parks, has shared the top dog-friendly beaches across the UK to help you find the...
Guinea Pig owners asked to give pets a ‘Piggy MOT’ this Awareness Week
The RSPCA has reported a 76% increase* on Guinea Pigs coming into its care in the last year - prompting the charity to urge owners to take part in a mass ‘Piggy MOT’ to mark Guinea Pig Awareness Week (26-30 October).
The theme of this year’s Awareness Week is Happy, Healthy Guinea Pigs , and focuses on the proactive healthcare and essential care requirements that every guinea pig...
Record number of pets poisoned by drugs – dog expert shares three ways to keep them safe
Following a report revealing a 42% rise in calls about pets ingesting recreational drugs and nicotine, from 445 in 2024 to 633 in 2025, dog owners are being urged to take extra care on walks.
With dogs naturally inclined to scavenge, even an everyday walk can present unexpected risks if owners aren’t paying attention.
Carolyn Menteith, Dog Behaviourist at leading dog food...
Poultry pet owners reminded to keep birds safe as bird flu returns to UK
The RSPCA has issued important advice to poultry pet owners ahead of the winter months to help keep their birds safe from the spread of avian influenza.
As migratory wild waterfowl, including ducks and geese, are now returning to the UK over winter, the risk of avian influenza unfortunately increases. The RSPCA therefore urges people with backyard flocks to ensure they are following...


















