Pet Owners
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Jan- 2018 -24 January
Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban
The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision…
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24 January
Cat bought online looks for new home
A black and white cat, who was bought online and later left no longer wanted, is now on the lookout…
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22 January
Female cats more likely to be right-handed, study finds
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found that female cats are much more likely to use their right paw than…
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18 January
Bird flu prevention zone extended across the whole of England
A bird flu prevention zone has been declared across the whole of England, following cases of influenza found in two…
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16 January
‘Air gun licensing needed to protect cats’, claims charity
Air guns should be licensed to protect cats from being shot, claims Cats Protection. Three cats are killed or injured…
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15 January
Bird flu found in Dorset
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) have confirmed cases of…
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15 January
Scientists developing ‘pet translator’ to help us understand animals
American scientists are working on a tool which will translate animal’s vocalisations and facial expressions into English with the use…
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12 January
Feeding raw meat to pets could be dangerous, say scientists
The raw meat diet for pets has been criticised by scientists, who say it could potentially be harmful to both…
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11 January
Appeal launched after spate of cat poisonings
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a number of cat deaths as a result of poisonings in Cumbria. Two…
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11 January
‘Scared’ cats ‘flee into woods’ as hunting hounds race through sanctuary
Over 20 cats have gone missing after hunting hounds rushed into an animal sanctuary for an hour and a half…
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