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CCTV capturing the moment two dogs enter a family home in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, and savage two cats to death.

Moment Rottweilers run into family home and maul pet cats to death

What you should do if you find a stray, feral or lost cat

What to do if you find a stray cat according to RSPCA

Flash has been branded the "grumpiest cat in Oxfordshire"

Cat spends 100 days at rescue centre for looking too grumpy

The RSPCA has issued a warning after a number of suspected cat poisonings

RSPCA issues warning to pet owners after suspected cat poisonings

New DNA evidence has confirmed the existence of black panthers and other big cats living in Britain.

Big cats UK: Expert fears trophy hunters will ‘flock to kill them’

‘Black Panther of Rutland’ skulking through the undergrowth in in a farmers field in Empingham.

DNA test ‘confirms’ black panthers are roaming UK countryside

CCTV appeal after cat killed by two dogs let off leads to enter garden

A severed cat's head found in a London children's playground could be the work of the infamous “UK Animal Killer” - five years after the police investigation was closed.

Severed cat head found in playground reignites UK Animal Killer fears

What to do if your pet is stung by a bee or wasp this spring

What to do if your pet is stung by a bee or wasp this spring

Ragamuffin cat is the most expensive pet to insure

Most expensive cat breeds to insure are revealed

Easter 2023: Why chocolate eggs can be dangerous to cats and dogs

Why chocolate Easter eggs can be dangerous to cats and dogs

Chocolate easter eggs are more toxic to pets rather than a treat.

Morrison recently relesed their Easter pet range

Easter 2023 pet ranges at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, B&M and more

Morrisons adds dog and cat friendly treats to Easter range

Many pet-owning tenants are hiding their pets from their landlord

A woman claims she can only afford one meal a WEEK - as she spends most of her money feeding her cats. Yasemn Kaptan / SWNS

Woman lives on mint tea and one meal a week to feed her cats

Microchipping your pet cat will become compulsory from next year.

New law makes microchipping pet cats compulsory - or face £500 fine

West End star Ruthie Henshall to appear in Coronation Street

A former minister has revealed the UK government considered culling pet cats in order to slow the spread of Covid-19.

Culling pet cats considered by UK government in Covid-19 early stages

Huge cat often mistaken for a dog is now the same height as a nine-year-old child

Giant cat is the same height as a nine-year-old child

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023: Do they still exist in the UK and where can I see them?

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day: Where in UK to see the native species

Credit: Animal Rescue UK

Rescue operation launched for missing cat Zorro inside the Eurotunnel

The charity has issued advice to cat owners ahead of the freezing weather

Blue Cross advice on how to keep cats warm during winter freeze

The moment Amanda Appleyard was reunited with her pet cat was caught on the family’s security cameras

Moment woman reunites with missing cat captured on security camera

Britain’s most unwanted cat who can’t meow and is toothless has finally found her forever home in time for Xmas.

Britain’s most unwanted cat finds loving home in time for Christmas

Keeping pets warm will be an important task for owners this winter

Vets warn pet owners against dangers of grit and antifreeze

Emergency vet issues advice to pet owners as temperatures plummet

Kitten makes miraculous recovery after surviving fall from tower block

Flossie, pictured here with new owner Vicki, has been named the world’s oldest cat by the Guiness Book of World Records.

UK cat Flossie officially named world’s oldest moggie

In a turnaround in fortunes, UK moggie Flossie has be officially named the world’s oldest cat by the Guinness Book of World Records

Two-year-old Gidget is in her prime despite needing parts of both ears removed after suspected cancerous scabs were found on her ear tips.

This adorable cat with no ears is looking for a forever home

Larry the cat 1-0 Fox: Larry scraps with fox twice his size outside 10 Downing Street and it’s all on video

Larry the cat scraps with fox outside Liz Truss’ No.10

International Cat Day is on August 8

Expert's guide to feeding fussy felines

Our pets can be affected by stress and anxiety (photo: Adobe)

PDSA vets' advice - Remember to look after your pets’ mental health

This is why we should celebrate National Love Your Pet Day

Richest pets in the world revealed - with one dog worth £366 million plus

Sean Lock: life and career highlights of comedian and 8 Out of 10 Cats captain, ...

Half of drivers wouldn’t report hitting a dog with their car, despite it being t...

A cat smile - referred to as a 'slow blink' - and it appears to make the human more attractive to the cat (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to build a better bond with your cat - according to scientists

Autumn and winter is prime 'spider season' (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to keep spiders out of your home this autumn and winter

Cat behaviour is often misunderstood by us humans, which has sadly given them the reputation for being indifferent or aloof. (Shutterstock)

Here are some of your cat’s strange behaviours explained - from kneading to eati...

People who feed dogs and cats a vegan diet could be killing their pets

Christmas treats not so good for your pets