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Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments in life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants… and how much it all costs.

A tan dog sleeping on the couch while a short haired woman rests on her arms on the edge of the couch looking at the dog sadly

As more and more animals come into the care of rescue centres, those who care for them are suffering, too

Dog and child looking at each other sat on the grass

A study shows cuddles with pups go beyond just comfort

cat lying on sofa with pet parent

Whatever their real age, they’re still your baby

A human hand dangles a treat over a cat's head as the cat looks up

Work with your cat and not against them

a woman crouches in front of a frozen stream with an elderly dog in a pushchair

Let them know how much they’ve done for you by doing everything for them

A woman walks along the pavement with a dog on a lead close to her

If your female dog is not spayed, it’s crucial that you understand their fertility cycle

a man and a woman with tattoos huge a red and white dog

“You realise that they can’t do anything without you. They need you. But then you realise you need them just as much”

man cuddling a kitten

Expert answers on Covid-19 and cats – plus symptoms to watch out for

Man walks with back to camera surrounded by dogs

Houssein Hamze has been feeding the pets of people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon. Now he’s lost his home and vital resources for the cats, dogs and other animals he cares for

A couple sat with a red miniature poodle cross dog

A simple dog DNA test turned into a surprise discovery

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It’s not just the XL Bully that the government has banned

a young woman wearing jeans and white headphones has a beagle on a lead

How to make sure you’re not missing any cues and that you both stay safe

Tortoiseshell cat watching a television

From ‘Cat TV’ to Netflix, discover why your feline is hooked on the screen – and if it’s actually good for them

Dog hiding under orange blanket

From calming supplements to creating safe spaces, here’s how you can prepare your pup for firework season

White dog sits on a pile of leaves in front of a pumpkin

Aka a night that won’t turn into a spooky-scary time at the emergency vet

Valentin Pujadas illustration

Experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support

A group of dogs on leashes going for a walk outside with a dog-walker.

Jade from Fetch London, shares what it’s really like to be a professional dog walker

3 Screenshots side by side of cover photos for three different Veterinarians who post videos on Tik Tok.

TikTok has a ton of veterinarians giving helpful (and entertaining) advice

cat climbing onto a table with various vegetables on it

Curious about a plant-based diet for your pet? Discover what science has to say about it

andrew lloyd webber leans on a table with a black dog with a white beard

It’s been five years since the movie Cats was unleashed upon us

A woman with tattoos hugging her white cat in a cluttered, art-filled room

Thanks to your neighbour’s treats, your kitty’s over-the-fence visits are starting to become uncomfortably regular...

Several cats lying on a bench

For cat lovers, it’s nothing short of paradise

a woman with brown hair and an orange crouches down to stroke a large stray dog

Activists from Turkish rescue centres tell us how you can support them in their most desperate hour

grey fluffy cat sits on lap of girl with cat tattoo

Hiding treats in your pockets out of sheer desperation? Learn how to make your thighs the Chosen Ones

Picture of close up scared chihuahua in their bed

Rolling on their back doesn’t automatically mean they want belly rubs...

XL bully puppy

The UK’s XL Bully ban has led to a tragic rise in cruelty cases

two very fluffy dogs are pushed along in a dog stroller

With a declining (human) birth rate and fast-rising dog pup-ulation, the country looks set to be the pet parent capital of the world

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