Tim Dowling: the cat is using my lettuce bed as a litter tray. He’ll be sorry

Tim Dowling: the cat is using my lettuce bed as a litter tray. He’ll be sorry

The cat glides past, avoiding eye contact.“I know it’s you, you little shit,” I say.“He just sees a big expanse of raked earth,” my wife says.“Everything is clearly labelled,” I say.

Dogs and their owners review eight aesthetically pleasing dog bowls

Dogs and their owners review eight aesthetically pleasing dog bowls

The bowls hold a good amount of food and water, are easy to hand wash, and stayed in place while Poppy was eating, so they’re pretty good value.Harry’s owner chose the small bowls, which are perfect for smaller dogs and hold more than enough food for a Chihuahua.

Farm animals and humans should be treated the same, children say

Farm animals and humans should be treated the same, children say

McGuire said the study suggests that while children think farm animals and humans ought to be treated equally well, by adulthood people believe that companion animals and humans ought to be treated better.

‘Happy dog time’: boom in UK dogsitting as owners return to office

‘Happy dog time’: boom in UK dogsitting as owners return to office

While this has brought a myriad of benefits to new dog owners, from helping them cope emotionally with the social isolation and stress of lockdowns to keeping them fit and active, the ending of restrictions has raised fresh challenges, among them how pets fit into their owners’ post-lockdown lifestyle.

Alton Brown put himself and his dog on a diet. Then, he ate her food

Alton Brown put himself and his dog on a diet. Then, he ate her food

“As someone who’s as into food as I am, I had not given a lot of thought to what a dog/pet needs; there are very specific things to maximize their metabolism and overall health and keep their weight down,” said Brown, who has now partnered with Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive.

Adorable dog saved from cancer thanks to nose amputation

Adorable dog saved from cancer thanks to nose amputation

Oh buddy (Picture: SWNS)This is Yogi, a Border Terrier who’s had to have his nose removed to save his life from a rare form of soft-tissue cancer.

Pets at Home set for profit boost but supply chain costs increase

Pets at Home set for profit boost but supply chain costs increase

Bosses said sales hit £319.4 million in the 12 weeks to December 30, a jump of 5.8% on the same period a year ago.Pets at Home said: “We, like many others, are witnessing a number of inflationary pressures across the supply chain.

Warning as 150 dogs struck down with illness from mystery ‘toxin’ on UK beaches

Warning as 150 dogs struck down with illness from mystery ‘toxin’ on UK beaches

In a public announcement, veterinary nurse Brogan Proud, who runs the Yorkshire Coast Pet, revealed her team has been ‘inundated’ with animals who’ve fallen ill after beach walks.

Pets at Home continues to benefit from booming ownership as profits hit £70m

Pets at Home continues to benefit from booming ownership as profits hit £70m

The boom in pet ownership continues to help Pets At Home hit new records in sales as dog and cat lovers turn to more premium food and products to pamper their pets, the company said.

Is sleeping with your dog in the bed bad?

Is sleeping with your dog in the bed bad?

“If you let them sleep on the bed with you, they’re going to continue to want to because it’s a nice place to sleep,” Horowitz said.Although some people believe that letting a dog in your bed could lead to behaviour issues in the pet, there’s no evidence co-sleeping creates problems, she said.

Pets at Home set to reveal strong sales but slower growth

Pets at Home set to reveal strong sales but slower growth

Pets at Home is set to reveal another jump in sales next week as a buoyant UK pet market continues to drive demand across both its retail and vet divisions.

‘They’re always side by side’: Beagle and toddler are inseparable best buds

‘They’re always side by side’: Beagle and toddler are inseparable best buds

Mum Emma Adams, 28, has shared pictures and videos of the pair cuddling and playing together, and credits dog Jax, four, with helping Marley, three, hit certain milestones.Emma said: ‘They love to nap together, they have done for Marley’s whole life.

Vote for your favorite football food in TODAY's Top Tailgating Food Bracket

Vote for your favorite football food in TODAY's Top Tailgating Food Bracket

There is truly nothing like the spread at a tailgate — when else can you nosh on wings , sliders and nachos all at the same time.Enter TODAY's Top Tailgating Food Bracket.Tailgate Nacho Packets.Chili 'Cheese' Fries.

4 Reasons the Pandemic Is a Boon for the Pet Industry

4 Reasons the Pandemic Is a Boon for the Pet Industry

Add to this the growing availability of pet supplies online (the sector saw 11.3% percent growth for online sales in 2019 alone) plus the opportunity to connect with veterinarians and other professionals remotely via telehealth and other online options; the industry was well-positioned to take advantage of the COVID-19-induced circumstances.

How to keep your dog cool during extreme temperatures

How to keep your dog cool during extreme temperatures

‘So it is certainly something that pet owners across the UK, particularly over this weekend when it’s going to get very hot, need to be watching their furry friends very closely.’.

Why the internet loves this photo of mice fighting each other

Why the internet loves this photo of mice fighting each other

A photo of two mice squaring up for a brawl over a crumb in a London subway has earned photographer Sam Rowley the 55th Wildlife Photographer of the Year LUMIX People's Choice Award in a competition held by London's Natural History Museum.

Reigning cats and dogs: why grumpy animals rule the internet

Reigning cats and dogs: why grumpy animals rule the internet

Since the feline known as Grumpy Cat died last year, two furry curmudgeons called Chico and Meow Meow have emerged to fight for her crown – and merchandising possibilities.That’s only two ; don’t you need three for something to be a thing?

Fiona the hippo catches eye of long-distance suitor Timothy

Fiona the hippo catches eye of long-distance suitor Timothy

Timothy the hippo has a message for the world: “Believe in love.The San Antonio Zoo’s 4-year-old hippopotamus also has a lot of messages for the Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona the hippo .

Baby turtle dies after eating 104 pieces of plastic off Florida coast

Baby turtle dies after eating 104 pieces of plastic off Florida coast

Whitney Crowder, sea turtle rehabilitation coordinator for Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, Florida, which posted a viral photo of the deceased loggerhead turtle with bits of plastic removed from its body, said that baby turtles die from ingesting plastic every year.

To bark or not to bark

To bark or not to bark

Here’s how to teach your dog to bark and be quiet on command.Reward quiet: To teach your dog to go quiet on command, timing is of critical value.Choose one word for the command, like ‘quiet’, and stay with it or else you will end up confusing your pet.