Pet owners feel their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing, making them feel more content and relaxed – however more than four in 10 don’t have insurance for their furry companions. The poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends have a positive impact on their health (94 per cent), making them feel happier (89 …

Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found almost three-quarters will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92 per pet. With an estimated 10.1 million dogs in the …

  More than half of pet owners are jealous of their four-legged friend – because they never have to work, have no enemies and get more affection from loved ones. A third of the 2,000 dog and cat owners polled believe their partner actually prefers their pet’s company to them. And more than one in 20 think their other …

Britain is officially a nation of dog lovers – after pet pooches beat cats in a poll to find the nation’s ulti-mutt pet. A study of 2,000 adults saw 51 per cent name man’s best friend as one of their favourite animals. But only 38 per cent harbour a love of felines. The robin, horse and hedgehog completed …

Helping colleagues when you don’t need to, never missing a deadline – and volunteering for more are signs you’re a ‘hard worker’, according to research. Other signs you’re impressing your boss include having a comprehensive to-do list, getting in early and staying late, and offering to go to boring meetings. The poll of 2,000 office workers also found …

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 …