Bowls used by world’s most spoilt cat among the more than 1,000 lots that belonged to late fashion designerDishes used to feed one of the world’s most pampered cats and hundreds of pairs of fingerless gloves will be among more than 1,000 lots at eight …
When our intentions really go to the dogs | Letters
Clare Munks and Sharman Finlay say their beloved pets always know what their owners are getting up toYour article (Paws for thought: dogs may be able to figure out human intentions, 1 September) was interesting, although like most dog owners, I smile a…
Production allowed to resume of cat food at centre of pet deaths inquiry
No ‘causative link’ found between products of Sainsbury’s supplier Fold Hill Foods and blood conditionA company whose cat food has been at the centre of an inquiry into a spate of cat deaths will be allowed to restart production, as an investigation fo…
Concerns over pet welfare crisis due to high demand for ‘pandemic puppies’
Extreme rise in demand in 2020 has had serious consequences on animal health and welfare, study revealsThe unprecedented demand for puppies during the pandemic has had serious consequences for animal health and welfare, a study has revealed.Researchers…
‘My persian had a three-hour blow-dry!’ 150 years of cat shows – then and now
Feline fancies began in the UK in 1871, with proud cat owners grabbing the chance to show off their perfect pets. What is the secret of their enduring appeal?The air in the sports centre has a base note of urine. A soundtrack of plaintive mewling is in…
What should we be feeding our cats? – podcast
In mid-June this year, some brands of cat food were recalled as a precaution after a sudden increase in cases of feline pancytopenia, a rare blood disease that can be fatal. Shivani Dave speaks to Daniella Dos Santos, a practicing small animal and exot…
Puppy smuggling: UK plans crackdown with curbs on dog imports
Proposals would ban imports of dogs aged under six months, and those with cropped ears or docked tailsPuppies aged under six months could no longer be imported into the UK under tight new welfare standards proposed by the government.The pushback agains…
Has the latest status symbol become a vegan dog? | Arwa Mahdawi
Lewis Hamilton posted a picture of his dog, Roscoe enjoying a plate of fruit, while apparently travelling by private jet. But he is not the only star feeding their pup a plant-based dietThe first rule of flight club is you don’t talk about flight club….
米国の投資家が熱視線、コロナ禍で急成長するペットビジネス
新型コロナウイルスのパンデミックは、世界各地に空前のペットブームをもたらした。こうしたなか成長を見せているのがペット関連ビジネスだ。投資家たちが注目する、「飼い主の増加」以外の理由とは？
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How to take the lead in dog walking – and earn unconditional love in return
Enhance your pooch’s wellbeing and your own by making daily walks an interactive, quality experiencePepper meets Mr Binks for the first time and bottom-sniffs the diminutive pooch by way of greeting. As ever, I look away. But Mr Binks’s owner, dog beha…