Upon purchasing a pet, whether it is an animal, insect or reptile, people take on the responsibility of full ownership and incorporating a new addition into a household.

Establishing and maintaining good levels of oral health is important for both humans and animals to ensure they can enjoy a quality of life.

If you are planning to get a puppy, or even an older dog that you might be getting from a shelter, there will be many steps to take to ensure that your home is dog-ready.

We all know that our pets love a treat from the dinner table as often as we are willing to give one to them.

Whilst it may seem that there is very little difference between an indoor cat and one that is allowed to roam freely outside, in reality each will need very different things to ensure that they remain happy, healthy and safe.

There are many myths about pets, and whilst some are simply funny and harmless, other myths could be far more damaging to your pet, and therefore it is wise to know which of the seemingly obvious facts about cats are…

Dog nutrition varies across all different breeds and ages of dog, and also depending on their health condition. The requirements for pregnant dogs, as with any other pregnant pets, differ to normal adult dogs.

As a nation of dog lovers, Brits perhaps more than other nations love to spoil their dogs. When you’re eating your dinner and he’s sniffing around and pawing at your legs, looking at you with those gorgeous puppy dog eyes,…

Although there is a wealth of options out there for different kinds of pet food, the traditional image many people associate with dogs is the bone.

There is much to be said for allowing cats to roam freely on the streets and many people feel that keeping a cat cooped up inside all the time is simply cruel.

Cats are fairly self-sufficient on the whole. They don’t need to be taken for walks or given lots of attention to ensure that they remain happy and healthy.

If you have a kitten then you have a very important role to play in getting her ready for moving from a diet of milk to proper kitten food.

Dogs need the same essentials of food, shelter and love that humans do, but they also need entertainment, stimulation and fulfilment the same as we do too, just in different ways.

Training your dog is an important responsibility every dog owner needs to take on. Pets that are well-trained are easier to look after and happier than those which are allowed to run riot.