The Wildlife Trusts have created wonderful online nature activities to encourage everyone to tune in to wildlife at home this spring – and to help people find solace in nature during tough times. Spot bees, butterflies, bats and birds during your permitted local walk, keep children entertained with nature-themed crafts, or tune in to look at fabulous wildlife footage and …
Millions of dog owners worry they are feeding their pets the wrong kind of treats. A study of 2,000 dog devotees found the average family hound will consume 27 treats a week, but six in 10 fear they aren’t good for their beloved pooch. Behaving well for a photograph, acting ‘cute’ and performing a trick are among the reasons dogs …
News Copy One in three pet owners have been alerted to danger – by their furry friends, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 pet owners found their animals have warned them of hazards including fires and carbon monoxide leaks. One in 10 even claimed their much-loved cat or dog has directly saved their life or the life of …
News Copy – By Emma Elsworthy Cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food as well as often handing out scraps of their own meals, including chocolate and cheese, research has found. A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed many are oblivious about what foods could be harmful to their moggy’s health – with some even sharing takeaways …
Besotted pet owners admit their dog is ‘part of the family’ – with half of the nation’s pooches even having their own spot on the sofa, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 dog owners revealed just how much love there is for the family pet with six in 10 admitting they often see them as being …
They love their pets with everything that they have, and that also stands true financially. A new survey, commissioned by VIP Petcare, considered the financial commitment of keeping a dog or cat and revealed it costs an average of $2,260 to take care of them for an entire year alone. The majority (65 percent) of the pet owners surveyed have …
By Astrid Hall Owning a dog can set pet lovers back more than £25,000 over its typical nine-year lifetime, a study found. Saint Bernards came out as the most expensive breed with vet bills and food costing an eye-watering £25,808. Newfoundlands see owners fork out £24,274, with annual outgoings of £1,058 on food, £276 for vet bills and …
– WITH VIDEO By Emma Elsworthy Doting dog owners will fork out more than £18,000 over their pet’s lifetime, according to new research. The study, carried out ahead of World Animal Day (4 October), shows that during the course of just one year, food, vets bills, treats and accessories will set owners back £1,384.81. Based on a typical …
British pet-lovers now think nothing of kissing the dog goodbye before leaving home, sharing a bath with their pet – and facetiming the cat, according to a study. Researchers found a large percentage of pet owners are going out of their way to do things for their animals that some may consider loopy as they turn to them …
By Emma Elsworthy Sausage and mash, steak pie and beef roast dinner are among the evening meals – enjoyed by DOGS, according to a survey. Researchers looking into the dietary habits of the nation’s canines have revealed the top 20 list of ‘dog’s dinners’ – ones which are meant to be enjoyed by humans but which regularly find …
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