Ahead of National Gardening Week, feline welfare charity Cats Protection has shared tips to help cat owners make their gardens safer for pets. The charity warned that lilies and daffodils are highly toxic to cats, with lily pollen posing a fatal risk even through brief skin contact.

New research from the University of Liverpool, funded by BSAVA PetSavers, found that dog owners often dismiss serious health changes in older pets as normal ageing. The study surveyed over 600 owners and 300 vets, identifying signs that may indicate underlying health problems.

The UK has recorded 10 confirmed cases of Alabama rot in 2024, a rare but potentially fatal disease affecting dogs. Dog experts at Kennel Store explained that the condition, also known as CRGV, damages blood vessels in the skin and kidneys and can cause ulcers and kidney failure if untreated.

Cats Protection is warning owners not to bathe their cats unnecessarily after noting a rise in cat-bathing videos on social media. The charity says washing is rarely needed for cats and can often cause them unnecessary distress.

A YouGov survey found that almost half of Britons let their pets sleep in the same bed as them, reflecting the 53% of UK adults who owned a pet in 2023. Sleep expert Ashley Hainsworth of Bed Kingdom weighs up the pros and cons of the habit.