UK: deadly cat tuberculosis outbreak claims 5 cat lives
An outbreak of the deadly cat tuberculosis disease has recently claimed the lives of five cats in the UK. The spreading of the disease has been linked to a bran...
Cutest crime fighters to catch criminals
Nicknamed the 'R Litter', Queensland Police Service's fluffy new recruits are on their way to becoming crime-fighting heroes for some of the toughest criminals ...
Why are dogs called Fido, Rover and Spot?
If you hear someone talk about a neighbour living with Fido or Rover, you instinctively know that they are talking about their pet dog. Even if it’s not their r...
Brazilian parrot works for drug dealers
According to reports, a parrot was taught to alert criminals of officers' presence and was taken into custody after a police raid targeting drug dealers.
How much food do puppies need? The science behind puppy portion size
Are you wondering how much food you should give your puppy? Here is the science behind portion size which could help you with your puppy!
Dogs can smell cancer in blood with 97% accuracy
We all know that dogs have an incredible sense of smell; some can even detect oncoming seizures and strokes. New research now suggests that dogs can detect one ...
Know your breeds: the Ragdoll
Together with the Maine Coon, the Ragdoll is one of the largest cat breeds. Widespread throughout the world, they have a kind and gentle disposition and make id...
Is it possible that my cat is right or left-handed?
Could your cat be left or right-handed? Or should we say "left or right pawed"? Well, a new study has shown that it could be possible!
IKEA kindly donates doll beds for shelter cats
Shelters aren't always the comfiest to sleep in for the homeless animals, luckily with the help of IKEA, happy kitties will get a comfortable place to sleep!
Iceland: a cat hired as official "Mousekeeper"
Is your cat a talented mouse catcher who always brings home his prey? Maybe it could become their career!
Pet loss should be taken seriously
Many people know the heartbreak of losing their fur baby. Sadly, it is not treated in the same way as losing a significant person and it needs to be talked abou...
4 super fun brain games for dogs and their parents
Just like we need to take our dogs on a walk to exercise their bodies, most dogs also require a lot of mental stimulation to exercise their brains; especially a...
Custom made slippers that look like your fur baby!
Do you love your animal so much you would like to see their face everywhere? You can now have your own personalized slippers to match your pup's face!
California puts a stop to animal testing!
Most people all share the same disgust over animal testing. But in a big win for us, a massive step has been taken in the right direction as California bans the...
California: pet stores will no longer be able to sell animals from pri...
2019 gets off to a good start for the Californian animal advocates. From the 1st of January 2019, pet stores are no longer allowed to sell animals from private ...
Protect animals from poachers with the Instant Wild app!
Keep an eye on endangered species and help to protect them from poachers from your own home with the Instant Wild app!
USA: how does YOUR STATE stack up on pet ownership?
The American Veterinary Medical Association has released its latest 5-yearly data on pet ownership in the U.S. Read on to find out how your state ranks in pet o...
Dogs do speak, we just have to listen! Examples of dog body language
I don’t think I’m the first dog owner to have a sinking feeling in my gut when I read that dogs do in fact lie awake at night, worrying about their day. Like th...
MPs call for UK to ban dog meat consumption
After legislation was passed in the US to stop people eating dog meat, a call has been made for the UK to follow suit, to change the outdated legislation.
'Baby bump kissing' orangutan Rajang dies aged 50
Rajang was Colchester zoo's beloved Orangutan, who had a special fascination with woman's baby bumps, has been put down at the age of 50.
