Cats

An hour is a long time for a dog.placeholder image

What is Pet Lag? How the clocks changing impacts pets - and what to do

Four of the world's healthiest breed of cat.placeholder image

Healthiest Cat Breeds 2026: 14 cats that should need fewest vet visits

Some halloween decorations can be a risk for dog owners.placeholder image

Dog and Cat Halloween Hazards 2026: 4 dangerous decorations

Three of the quietest breeds of cat.placeholder image

Quiet Cats 2026: Here are the 10 least vocal breeds of adorable cat

The number of birthdays a cat celebrates is largely dependent on its age.placeholder image

How Long Will My Cat Live For ? Average lifespans of 11 popular breeds

Some cats like to be out-and-about adventuring, while others are happiest snoozing.placeholder image

Ultimate Cat Activity Levels 2026: 22 most and least active breeds

Some cats just can't help but be chatty.placeholder image

Ultimate Chatty Cats 2026: 12 most vocal breeds of adorable cat

Cats don't only purr when they are experiencing pleasure.placeholder image

Why is my cat purring? Types of purr - from stress to hunger

Four of the rarest breeds of pet cat.placeholder image

Rare Cats 2026: These are 10 of the rarest breeds of adorable cat

Some breeds of cat are more naturally timid and reserved than others.placeholder image

Shy Cats 2026: 10 breeds of adorable cat that are naturally timid

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their ownersplaceholder image

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

Some cat breeds are very happy to share a home with another feline.placeholder image

Sociable Cats 2026: 11 breeds of cat that get on best with other cats

Autumn in Scotland can still be flea season for cats and dogsplaceholder image

Why Scotland’s autumn can still mean flea season for pets

Some cats just can't get close enough to their beloved owners.placeholder image

Ultimate Velcro Cats 2026: These are the 15 stickiest breeds of cat

Some cat breeds are naturally smarter than others.placeholder image

Clever Cats 2026: The 10 most intelligent breeds of adorable cat

We're gonna need a bigger lap.placeholder image

Big Cats 2026: The 10 most enormous breeds of adorable pet cat

Four of the world's most popular breeds of cat.placeholder image

Popular Cats 2026: These are the 10 most popular breeds of cat

Some cat breeds are more likely to need a trip to the vet than others.placeholder image

Fit Cats 2026: The 10 most naturally healthy breeds of adorable cat

The number of birthdays a cat will celebrate depends on its breed.placeholder image

Cat Lifespans 2026: How long 10 popular breeds of adorable cat live

Energetic breeds of cat like the Siamese are always looking for adventures.placeholder image

Most Active Cats 2026: 10 breeds of cat that need the most exercise

Some cats are seemingly born to nap!placeholder image

Laziest Cats 2026: 10 breeds of adorable cat that just love napping

Some breeds of cat are well known for being particularly affectionate to their owners.placeholder image

Loving Cats 2026: These are the 10 most affectionate breeds of pet cat

Some breeds of cat are perfect for first time owners.placeholder image

Cats For Beginners 2026: 10 best breeds of cat for first time owners

A Burmese cat reads up on the latest commands its owner wants it to learn.placeholder image

Trainable Cats 2026: 10 easiest breeds of cats to train to do tricks

Cats have their own unique love language.placeholder image

Cat Love Language 2026: 13 ways your adorable cat says I love you

What will these kittens be named?placeholder image

Top Cat Names 2026: 10 most popular names for adorable kittens

Cat hair can be an issue for allegy sufferers.placeholder image

Cats for Allergy Sufferers 2026: 10 most hypoallergenic breeds of cat

Tasha Ghouri from Love Island and Strictly has joined the campaignplaceholder image

Ad Feature Battersea Dogs and Cats Home launch campaign against pet trends

Some cat breeds are more playful than others.placeholder image

Playful Cats 2026: 10 breeds of cat who just love playing games

Some cat breeds are more affordable than others.placeholder image

Kitten Prices 2026: How much 10 of the most popular breeds of cat cost

Some cat breeds are more likely than others to need a visit to the vet.placeholder image

Unhealthy Cats 2026: 10 breeds of adorable cat with most health issues

Some cat breeds just love exploring the outdoor world.placeholder image

Outdoor Cats 2026: 10 breeds of cat that love adventures outside

Some cat breeds stay small - even when they become adults.placeholder image

Tiny Cats 2026: The world's 10 smallest breeds of adorable cat

You'll need more than a few pennies if you want to welcome these cats into your home.placeholder image

Costly Cats 2026: Here are the 10 most expensive breeds of cat

The number of birthdays your cat is likely to celebrate depends on which breed you choose to welcome into your home.placeholder image

Cat Lifespans: How long the 10 most popular breeds of cat live for

Some cat breeds seem to be just naturally affectionate.placeholder image

Affectionate Cats 2026: The 10 most loving breeds of adorable cat

The Vax SpotWash Home Pet-Design cleaner is designed for carpets, upholstery, stairs and car interiors, with specialist tools for tackling pet messesplaceholder image

The Vax SpotWash Pet cleaner is now half price on Amazon

Some cat breeds tend to be happier living indoors.placeholder image

Indoor Cats 2026: 10 breeds that make the best housecats

Ragdolls are one of the best cat breeds for beginners.placeholder image

Cats For Beginners 2026: 10 breeds of cat that make great first pets

Some cat breeds just can't bear to be away from their beloved owner for long.placeholder image

Velcro Cats 2026: 12 breeds of cat that stick to owners like glue

Some cats are more likely to need regular trips to the vet than others.placeholder image

Cat Health 2026: The 20 most and least healthy breeds of adorable cat

Some cats just can't help but be chatty.placeholder image

Vocal Cats 2026: Here are the 10 chattiest breeds of adorable cat

These cats won’t be backwards in coming forwards to tell you how they feel.

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travellingplaceholder image

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

Cats come in all shapes and sizes.placeholder image

Cats Of Different Sizes 2026: The 24 biggest and smallest cat breeds

Some cats spend their day adventuring - while others just like to have a snooze.placeholder image

Cat Activity Levels: 24 most and least active breeds of adorable cat

The Vax Platinum Power Max Pet is designed to tackle deep-set dirt, pet hair and stubborn household stainsplaceholder image

This carpet cleaner could save pet owners a fortune on cleaning bills

Cats and dogs don't always have to be enemies.placeholder image

Cats That Like Dogs: 12 breeds of cat who tend to get on with dogs

Some dog breeds have a reputation of forming a loving bond with cats.placeholder image

Dogs That Like Cats 2026: 12 dog breeds who tend to get on with cats

Some cat breeds are naturally timid.placeholder image

Timid Cats 2026: The 12 most shy and anxious breeds of pet cat

Circus Zambia has been working on its production, Afronauts, for the best part of a decade. The Royal Court in London has produced a play with the same name.placeholder image

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The bestselling Pecute cooling mat is designed to help dogs stay comfortable during warmer summer weather.placeholder image

This £16 cooling dog mat is trending on Amazon

Mitski played the Glasgow Barrowland venue this week.placeholder image

Mitski at the Glasgow Barrowland in Pictures: 15 photos and setlist

We're gonna need a bigger lap.placeholder image

Biggest Cats 2026: Here are the 12 largest breeds of adorable cat

Energetic breeds of cat like the Siamese are always looking for adventures.placeholder image

Energetic Cats 2026: 12 breeds of cat who need lots of exercise

Some cats are seemingly born to nap!placeholder image

Lazy Cats 2026: 12 breeds of cat that will often snooze the day away

Four of the cats whose price has been rising fastest over the last year.placeholder image

Cat Inflation 2026: 10 breeds of cat whose price has rocketed recently

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