On the 6th April 2016 it became a legal requirement for dog owners in the UK to make sure their animal is microchipped. As a nation of pet lovers, a great deal of those animals had already been chipped, either by a breeder or the owners themselves, but there were still a great deal lacking […]

Cats can make pretty much everything at least a little better. They can suddenly transform the most nondescript card-clawed box into apparatus of great intrigue and wonder. Moggies are even used as public purr-ception tools by politicians! No.10 Downing Street and the Treasury have been home to a host of cats since the 16th century. […]

The summer is almost here, so hopefully your garden is going to get a little more use! No doubt your dogs will feel even more encouraged to frolic in the sun if you’re outside too, but even in the most modest of gardens there are pet dangers that you’ll want to be aware of, particularly […]

Which pussycat will be your prime pick between the Siamese and the British Shorthair. Take a look at the stats and make your decision in the latest Top Pets! Siamese One of the most memorable breeds around, the Siamese has long been a favourite of cat fanciers across the globe! British Shorthair One of the […]

The latest Top Pets! match up sees the fabulously fluffy Maine Coon take on the not quite so hirsute Devon Rex… Maine Coon The Maine Coon’s origins are shrouded in mystery but we do know plenty more about this fantastic pedigree cat! Devon Rex One of the newer breeds on the Top Pets! list, the […]

Submit a photo of your best friend and you could win 1 of 10 FREE Virgin Experience Days pet photoshoots worth £79! April is National Pet Month, a month when pet owners across the UK come together to celebrate their animals and raise awareness of sensible pet ownership. Owning a dog or cat and making […]

Which feline takes your fancy? Have a look at North Africa’s finest and a Middle Eastern delight in our newest edition of Top Pets! Egyptian Mau There is plenty to find about this gorgeous cat, the only domestic to appear naturally spotted, read on and discover! Persian Unique-looking and universally popular, the Persian cat has […]

The daffodils are beginning to bloom, lambs are bleating in the fields and our trees are becoming green once more. Yes, you’ve guessed it – spring is here! The longer days and pleasant weather are a great excuse for us to get out and indulge our passions again, but it isn’t just humans who are […]

Spring is the season of the birds and the bees. Maybe it is the emergence of verdant foliage or colourful blossoms appearing across the countryside or butterflies awakening from their chrysalis.  Whatever it is, springtime is the season for new life and love is definitely in the air. Breeding seasons vary between different animals but […]

The UK is a country full of dog fanatics. We love sharing life’s special adventures with the family pooch; whether it be hiking up hills with a Himalayan Sheepdog or barrelling along the beach with a Boxer. The Crufts dog show, held annually at the NEC in Birmingham, taps into this passion and is a […]