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Ginger cat sitting near the canal in Amsterdam and watching the sunset sky

Amsterdam invests €100,000 in steps to help trapped cats climb out of the city’s canals

Adam England published 16 August 25

News 19 cats have drowned in the city’s canals in the last six months

Ziva’s Tractive tracker attached to her collar with name tag

Dog lost during Texas floods found trapped alive thanks to GPS collar

Adam England published 10 August 25

News After catching up on her sleep, eight-year-old Ziva was found to have escaped largely unharmed

Cacau the Labrador surfing at the 2024 World Surfing Dog Championships

Canines ride the waves in the World Dog Surfing Championships as Labrador retains title

Adam England published 7 August 25

News Thousands of spectators came to watch the dogs take part

Longhaired orange cat sitting in front of an open cardboard box looking unimpressed

Research reveals that cats prefer predictability over surprises, unlike other species

Adam England published 4 August 25

News Despite a reputation for curiosity, a new study suggests they aren’t always so inquisitive

Family meeting and choosing a potential new dog

Expert shares 4 tips for choosing the right dog for your family

Adam England published 31 July 25

Trainer’s Tips Breed is important, but it isn’t the only factor…

Orange cat sleeping on left side

Scientists discover and explain why cats prefer to sleep on their left side

Adam England published 28 July 25

News There are some evolutionary advantages we never even considered

One of the rarest horse breeds — Rarest horse breeds from across the world Meet these beautiful equines that are few and far between

Person tapping a bank card on a reader that's held by another person's hand. A cat sits on the table in the corner and looks at the payment being made — The real cost of owning a cat Including absolutely everything you'll need to budget for

A dog sitting in a field scratching it's head — How to kill dog fleas instantly A vet reveals what to use and why it matters

Cat inside of a litter box with its front end facing downwards — Why is my cat eating litter? A vet explains the six possible reasons

Dogs

New puppy shopping list

By Alexis De Leaver published 14 August 25

Advice Wondering what to buy? Here are the essentials

A dog holding a ball in its mouth during a hydrotherapy session

What is hydrotherapy for dogs?

By Emma Chandley BVetMed PGCertSAS MRCVS published 14 August 25

Vet's Guide Find out more about this powerful path to pain relief, performance, and pup rehabilitation

Dog lying down in front of an MRI machine with a person wearing scrubs stroking him

How to keep your dog calm at the vet

By Megan Milstead published 7 August 25

Vet's Guide Here are three easy ways to help them relax

Bichon Frise looking at swans and demonstrating low prey drive

Dogs with low prey drive

By Abby Driver published 3 August 25

Advice These low prey drive dogs are all less likely to give chase

World Dog Show 2025

By Alexis De Leaver last updated 1 August 25

Feature It’s fast approaching, and we've rounded up everything you need to know

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Cats

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How do cats get fleas?

By Kathryn Williams last updated 15 August 25

Vet’s Guide An expert answers!

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What cats think about

By Megan Milstead published 9 August 25

Vet's Guide A vet takes us inside a cat's mind

Cat lying down on wooden floor with sunlight shining on their stomach

5 ways to keep your cat cool

By Megan Milstead published 8 August 25

Vet's Guide Vet-approved tips for cooling down your cat

Cat walking along a stone wall with a blue sky behind

How far do cats roam?

By Claire Stares last updated 7 August 25

Behaviorist's guide Our behaviorist has the answer!

Behaviorist's guide

Best cat litter

By Megan Milstead last updated 6 August 25

Tried&Tested Tested and approved by real pet parents

Small Pets

Panther Chameleon

20 low-maintenance reptiles

By Kathryn Williams published 13 August 25

Advice These reptiles are easy to care for and many will live a long time too

Bearded dragon on rock feature in tank

20 common reptile tank mistakes

By Bethany Stone published 11 August 25

Advice From temperature to tank mates, here's how to get your reptile tank set up like a pro

Rabbit in grass and daisy flowers

4 vet-verified ways to keep your rabbit cool this summer

By Megan Milstead published 11 July 25

Vet's Guide Our vet shares her top tips for keeping your rabbit comfortable in hot weather

32 tips for proper hamster care

By Martha Terry published 22 February 25

Advice This hamster care advice will ensure your tiny friend remains happy and healthy

Woman hugging rabbit

32 things only rabbit owners can relate to

By Becks Shepherd published 15 February 25

Fun Facts These are the things only rabbit owners can relate to

Bearded dragon

Facts about bearded dragons

By Becks Shepherd published 14 February 25

Fun Facts Reptile lovers will be keen to learn all these fun, interesting and bizarre facts

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Owners Corner

Hedgehog swimming

20 hilarious facts about animals

By Martha Terry published 15 August 25

Feature From butt-breathing turtles to hand-holding otters, these will make you laugh, gasp, and marvel at nature’s weirdest wonders

Man holding up a French Bulldog, one of the most popular pets in the world

Most popular pets in the world

By Martha Terry published 8 August 25

Feature From canine classics to trending reptiles and talking birds

Things vets wish they could tell pet owners

20 things vets wish every pet owner knew

By Becks Shepherd published 19 July 25

Advice If vets could tell pet owners a multitude of things, this is what they'd say...

New puppy on boy's lap

20 things I’ve learnt as a ‘pet collector’

By Martha Terry published 17 July 25

Advice I’ve learnt through experience to make careful considerations before getting another pet

Dehydrated dog drinking water from portable water bottle

Vet shares 6 ‘lifesaving’ ways to prevent dehydration that all pet owners should know

By Adam England published 16 July 25

News Don’t wait until it’s too late

Hot dog lying in front of fan

5 vet-approved and lifesaving heatwave tips to help struggling pets

By Adam England published 13 July 25

News Make sure summer stays fun!

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Meet the team

Megan Milstead

Our staff writer, Megan, is a lifelong pet lover and owns two cats. She's an experienced writer with a passion for pet happiness and behavior.
Georgia Guerin

Editor Georgia is a devoted pet parent to a horse, cat and house rabbit. She loves to give buying advice to help you make a good purchase.
Alexis De Leaver

Staff writer Alexis has worked on a wide range of publications, but loves investigating and writing about different pet breeds more than anything else.
Adam England

Freelancer journalist Adam writes much of the news on PetsRadar. He’s a cat person at heart but has a soft spot for his parents’ golden retriever.
Rebecca MacMillan

Rebecca is a companion animal vet who particularly loves working with pet owners to help them understand their pets better and give them the best care.
Kathryn Williams

Kathryn is a freelance writer who specializes in pets and writes about the latest training advice. She's also the proud owner of cat, Roxy.
Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS

A veterinary graduate from the University of Nottingham, Joanna is a pet behavior and nutrition consultant.

Pet Tech

Best GPS trackers for pets

By Megan Milstead last updated 4 August 25

Tried & Tested The easiest way to keep your pets safe

YEEDI S14 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop on Megan's wooden vinyl kitchen floor with LED lights on cabinets in the background

Yeedi S14 PLUS Robot Vacuum and Mop review

By Megan Milstead published 29 July 25

Tried&Tested I tested a robot vacuum to see if it's worth the money

Petcube Cam 360 next a cat figurine and plant pot, with a screenshot of Megan's cat on the app next to a table, cat tunnel and rug

Petcube Cam 360 review

By Megan Milstead published 27 July 25

Tried&Tested Should you buy this camera over others? I tested it to find out

Dog and owner sitting at a table across from each other

Survey reveals 40% of pet owners wish for technology that would let them talk to their pets

By Adam England published 25 July 25

News What would you ask them first?

Autscooper 11

PetPivot Autoscooper 11 review

By Megan Milstead published 24 July 25

Tried & Tested This automatic litter box will change your life

I thought it was a mistake! This two-pack of pet cameras is under $70 for Amazon Prime Day

By Megan Milstead published 9 July 25

DEALS Run, don't walk – the Petcube Cam 360 is 23% off

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Fish

Fish in aquarium

20 fish that clean the tank

By Kathryn Williams published 5 August 25

Advice Keep your aquarium looking spick and span with these algae-loving fish

Orange fish swimming in water and looking into the camera

20 ways to improve your fish's life

By Becks Shepherd published 17 April 25

Advice Simple, affordable and easy things to do

Home aquarium

32 types of freshwater fish you can keep as a pet

By Kathryn Williams published 17 February 25

Fun Facts Looking to welcome some finned friends into your family? Here are our favorite types of freshwater fish you can keep as a pet.

Woman looking into fish tank

Why is my fish tank cloudy?

By Alyssa Mercante last updated 15 January 25

Advice Our vet explains the causes of a cloudy fish tank and shares some solutions

aquariums

32 must-see aquariums in the United States

By Becks Shepherd published 14 January 25

Just For Fun Once-in-a-lifetime memories can be made at these amazing aquariums across the US

Blue betta colorful tropical fish with an extravagant blue and red tail

10 pretty tropical fish that could brighten up your aquarium

By Alyssa Mercante last updated 3 January 25

Advice These tropical colorful fish will make an exotic addition to your fish tank, you won’t be able to peel your eyes away!

Horses

Black horse trotting through a meadow

10 interesting horse facts you definitely don’t know

By Bethany Stone published 16 August 25

Feature Believe it or not, there’s a bunch of weird and wonderful things to know about horses – here are 10 fascinating horse facts you should know

bay horse head

A bluffer’s guide to horse colors

By Bethany Stone published 15 August 25

Advice Some have misleading names – so don’t be caught out!

Palamino horse covered in flies

How to keep flies off horses

By Mel Beale published 12 August 25

Advice Keep your horse comfortable with this range of products and strategies to keep insects away

The best fly sprays for horses on a blue gradient background

Best fly spray for horses

By Megan Milstead published 11 August 25

Tried & Tested Horses irritated by insects? Here's what real owners recommend

horse

5 adorable miniature horse breeds

By Bethany Stone published 6 August 25

Advice You won’t believe how tiny these horses are!

One of the biggest horse breeds, a Percheron, looking down at a Border Collie dog

10 biggest horse breeds in the world

By Bethany Stone published 4 August 25

Feature Find out heavy horses make the top 10

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