Pets and wellbeing

Talk

Meet British vet Dr Janey Lowes, running 600km across Sri Lanka to save street dogs. Discover her inspiring story and how to donate to WECare Worldwide.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 31 Oct 2026

Life

Halloween can bring chocolate, sweets, costumes and unexpected visitors into your home. Discover how to keep dogs and cats safe, calm and happy this Halloween.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 30 Oct 2026

Charity

Dr Janey Lowes will cover the equivalent of almost 15 marathons in 22 days to raise US$2 million for a purpose-built veterinary hospital, rehabilitation…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 29 Sept 2026

Home

The returns cluster in week three. A dog comes home quiet and agreeable, settles in without fuss, then starts guarding the sofa or barking at anyone who…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 17 Sept 2026

Life

Anxiety, problems with sleep, joint pain – our pets suffer from many of the same everyday ailments we do. And just like us, they can benefit from wellness…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 10 Sept 2026

Home

Dogs are unhelpfully stoic. A dog in genuine discomfort will still greet you at the door, still eat dinner and still try to keep up on the walk

By Wellbeing Magazine · 24 Aug 2026

Work

Most of us focus on the medicine when we take a pet to the vet. Will the diagnosis be simple? Is the treatment safe?

By Wellbeing Magazine · 16 Jul 2026

Life

Besides their own food, pet owners are becoming increasingly conscious of what goes into their dogs' and cats' bowls. As interest in pet nutrition and…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 2 Jul 2026

Mind

Losing a pet is not usually thought of as a mental health crisis, but it should be. Human-animal attachment studies indicate that the first 24 hours of a…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 26 Jun 2026

Mind

You probably live most days without thinking of yourself as particularly fearful. But is that just because we’ve built routines that we’re comfortable with?

By Wellbeing Magazine · 1 Jun 2026

Life

Cats often mask pain until eating slows, grooming looks rough, or posture turns guarded. Urine may change sooner, with shifts in acidity, concentration, or…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 27 May 2026

Mind

Learn how to support children through pet loss with age-appropriate honesty, gentle rituals, and tips for navigating grief with compassion and patience.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 14 May 2026

Mind

Starting your day with a clear plan helps both you and your dog feel more secure. Dogs thrive on patterns that let them know what to expect next as you…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 8 May 2026

Home

Caring for a dog goes far beyond providing food, shelter, and affection. While most pet parents have the best intentions, small oversights in daily routines…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 13 Apr 2026

Body

Dog owners often describe feeling calmer around their animals without being able to say exactly why.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 13 Apr 2026

Home

Dog owners across the UK know the pattern. You see it once, then again. Then it sticks. A dog scratches. Again. And again.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 10 Apr 2026

Home

Pet wellness has come a long way. Owners today are more informed, more proactive, and more willing to explore options that go beyond conventional veterinary…

By Wellbeing Magazine · 10 Apr 2026

Work

Small businesses that want to be in the pet product market often put a lot of time into their branding and sales.

By Wellbeing Magazine · 8 Apr 2026