New research from insurer Insure Your Paws finds nearly a quarter of UK dog owners and one in five cat owners use trackers to locate missing pets, with many fearing theft or accidents. Its 'Find My Pet' cover offers funds for advertising and rewards if a pet stays missing.
Nine-year-old Garfield came into the care of Cats Protection Glasgow Branch after being found bleeding and in pain on the streets of Hillington, later diagnosed with chronic gingivostomatitis. After extensive dental treatment, he was adopted by first-time cat owners Colin and Jackie.
Royal Mail data shows dog attacks on postal workers rose 2% last year to an average of 42 incidents a week, causing 74 major injuries. Expert Chris Maxted warns owners can face prosecution and recommends measures like retractable front door gates.
Sara Rowley of Vet's Kitchen explains that the colour and consistency of a dog's vomit can signal anything from a minor upset stomach to serious conditions like bloat. She advises seeking urgent vet care for dark, bloody or foamy vomit with a bloated abdomen.
This guide outlines options for safely restraining dogs in cars, from crash-tested boot cages to ISOFIX-compatible carriers and harnesses. It also covers pop-up kennels, dog guards and ramps for owners whose vehicles can't fit a standard crash-tested crate.
Amanda Campion, known online as Kittysitty Cat Behaviourist, has built a following of 95,000 on TikTok over 30 years helping owners resolve feline behaviour problems. She will appear again this September at The Cat Show Live at the NEC Birmingham.