Experts have revealed the top things you should and shouldn’t be doing with your elderly dog – including keeping it mentally stimulated, but not expecting it to run for more than 60 minutes. Celebrity vet Dr James Greenwood and dog behaviourist Caroline Wilkinson said teaching your old dog new tricks is beneficial when it comes to keeping your old dog …

A study of 1,000 adults, who have ever rented and owned a pet at the same time, found 10 per cent are living with a furry friend despite it being banned as part of their rental agreement A further 25 per cent have done so in the past, resulting in tenants feeling anxious (52 per cent), worried (45 per cent) …

Nearly four in 10 pet owners have set a New Year’s resolution for their animal companion – if only to help them achieve their own goals. A poll of 2,000 adults who have a pet revealed their top goals for their furry friend for the year – including getting more exercise and to lose weight. Others want them to learn …

A poll of 2,000 dog owners who got one of their pets as a puppy found 47 per cent believed their life changed more than they had expected. More than half (56 per cent) were surprised by how hard it was to look after a young pup, while 71 per cent said bringing home a puppy was like having a …

A study of 2,000 animal owners who travel found this has become the norm for almost three quarters (74 per cent) when booking a trip. It also emerged 28 per cent of those who go away with their pet do so to prevent their furry friend getting lonely. While 36 per cent don’t like the idea of kennels or a …

  Eight in 10 pet owners intend to give their furry friends more than just a bone for Christmas – gifting them advent calendars, jumpers and jackets, cooking them animal friendly festive feasts and taking them along to meals out.   A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners found 23 per cent have bought their pet more presents than …

Service stations across the country have been ranked by drivers to highlight where owners should stop – and where to avoid – when their dog needs to stretch its legs while travelling to visit family and friends over the festive period. It follows research revealing the average dog owner plans to travel 111 miles with their furry friend to share …

A study of 500 adults who have adopted a pet, found 74 per cent consider it to be one of the most rewarding achievements. Learning to love and care for something other than yourself, and a belief that adoptees are more appreciative of your attention – and treats – are also advantages to taking a pet home from a shelter. …

Nearly half of dog owners plan to take their pup on a UK trip with them, with 55 per cent believing their pooch deserves the same experience as them in a hotel.   A survey of 2,000 dog owners revealed many feel the luxuries of a hotel stay should not be exclusively for them, with 28 per cent claiming they …

This heartbreaking video shows camels facing the most extreme conditions and having to work relentlessly in what has been dubbed ‘the world’s hottest workplace’. In Rajasthan, India, working camels have a key role transporting large stacks of bricks by cart at the local brick kilns. But conditions are punishing for the animals who work in this harsh, dusty environment, where …