Pet guides

Discover our latest guides with all the top tips and handy hints you need as a pet owner.

Dog types and breeds information

Dalmation running across the grass

Large dog breeds…

2 small dogs playing together in a field.

Small dog breeds…

Image shows 3 dogs sitting in a row on grass.

7 types of dog breeds…

Shetland Sheepdog sitting in the grass

Smart dog breeds…

General pet and insurance advice

Dog and owner in field

9 benefits of having a pet…

Friendly cat and dog.

Types of pet insurance…

Child leaning against dog

Helping children cope with pet loss…

Older dog playing in the grass.

Coping with the loss of a pet…

Pet health and care advice

Dog having its microchipped checked.

Microchipping your pet…

Dog sitting on a sofa.

Common dog illnesses…

Cat receiving vet treatment.

Common cat illnesses…

Vet holding cat

Dog and cat vaccinations…

Vet holding cat

Dog and cat vaccinations…

Dog looking through a lavender bush

Poisonous plants to dogs…

Dog playing with ball on the grass.

Keeping your pet cool in a heatwave…

Golden Retriever on a lead in a car boot.

Travelling safely in the car with your dog…

A wet dog after being groomed wrapped in a towel

How to groom your dog at home…

Person checking dogs ear

5 minute home health check…

Dog left alone outside a shop.

Dog theft - how to keep your dog safe…

Dog looking out of the window.

Dog poop and health…

Dog looking out from under a blanket

Prepare your pets for firework season…

Pet nutrition, diet and exercise

Kitten with a bowl of food

Tips for feeding your kitten…

Jack Russell carrying a feeding bowl.

Dog’s diet, nutrition and health…

Cocker spaniel puppy

Feeding your puppy…

Dog running with a ball.

Exercising your puppy…

Pet training and behaviour tips

Person and dog practising recall

Dog recall training - easy steps…

Dog in crate.

How to crate train your dog…

Beagle dog sitting in field

Train your dog to sit, lie down and wait…

A Jack Russell dog with a toy in its mouth, walking on a lead with its owner in a park.

Train your dog to walk on the lead…