Essential pet information

Buying a pet as a present
Why you need to give careful consideration before buying a cat or dog for someone else.

Moving house with your pet
Moving house is stressful for animals as well as humans! Here's how to reduce the disruption.

Pet bereavement
Loss of a much-loved pet is hard on both adults and children but there are ways to help you cope.

New laws for animal welfare
Read up on the laws introduced by DEFRA in 2007 and how they may affect you as a pet owner.

Buying a pet
Whether you want a pure pedigree or a rescue dog or cat, we've got some tips on how to find a new pet.

Keeping warm
Cold winter weather makes pets more vulnerable to illness - here are some tips on preventing this.

Dealing with nervous cats
Looking after a nervous cat can be tricky. Here are some tips on how to make them more relaxed.

Buying a pedigree
It's important to understand the different needs, behaviour and health of pedigree animals before you buy one.

Rescue cats and dogs
We explain the process of taking on a rescue animal.

Road safety for dogs
How to teach your dog the 'Green Cross Code'.

Counting the cost of vets bills
We look at typical costs for some common types of treatment. You'll be surprised how it can all add up, which is why pet insurance is so important.

Understanding pet insurance
A guide to the types of pet insurance available and how to choose what's best for you and your pet.

What type of dog are you?
Are you a playful Boxer or a gentle greyhound? Take our quick quiz to find out!

Top ten reason for your dog to bark
Ever wondered why your dog keeps barking? Direct Line provides useful information on the top ten reasons.

Other useful information:

Pet health checker
Pet vaccinations
Training your cat
Veterinary pet insurance