Everything you could need for happy, healthy pets

Pets are part of the family, so keeping them safe and well is always a priority. From medication delivery services to smart accessories, these ideas can help make pet care easier for owners and give four-legged companions a lovely life.

Ensure your pet is covered this Christmas

There’s no better time than Christmas to snuggle up on the sofa with your furry friend. Those fluffy faces and toe beans need all the protection possible, and Everypaw provides insurance with cover from whisker to tail. Covering cats, dogs and rabbits, the lifetime plans start from £1,000 and goes up to £10,000, while the vet fee cover includes dental treatment, physiotherapy and extra benefits to help keep your pet protected.

With the PawSquad app, you’ll also have access to expert vets 24 hours a day. Plus, 99 per cent of the claims are paid within five working days (based on Everypaw data from January 2025 to January 2026).

Track your furry friends with a simple app

If you’ve got an adventurous pet that loves to wander, this tracker might save you a lot of stress this Christmas. Now available for cats and dogs, Pawfit uses reliable 4G GPS location tracking to help keep you informed of your pet’s location and monitor their activity, all in one intuitive app. The trackers have global network coverage, a long battery life and are fully waterproof, providing you with both durability and peace of mind, wherever your pet’s adventures take them.

This December, Pawfit is offering 15 per cent off its trackers – the perfect gift for you or the pet-lover in your life. Prices start from £40 to £54.99, plus a subscription cost. Offer available 1-31 December 2026 at Pawfit.com

Stop your dog pulling on the lead, with a clever headcollar

Pulling on a lead is one of the most common problems faced by dog owners. Now, the Halti headcollar is putting an end to that myth through its clever, humane design, which works to prevent pulling by gently steering and guiding your dog’s direction. Sustained pulling against a collar is linked to an increased risk of neck and spinal injury, so using the Halti headcollar can help to give peace of mind to owners that already struggle with their dog’s strength.

For the dog, there’s no pressure on the throat, and the shoulders and front legs are left completely free. A padded neoprene nose band makes it barely noticeable, plus it won’t interfere with panting, eating, drinking or carrying a ball.

Discover a convenient way to order pet healthcare online

Developed from more than a decade of experience in veterinary medicine, Vetalia is an online veterinary retailer that aims to make pet medicines more accessible, after founder and veterinary surgeon Megan Walsh noticed the difficulties some pet owners faced with the ongoing cost of medication, as well as the challenges of sourcing certain medicines for their pets.

Vetalia stocks a wide range of medicines – with a particular focus on those used for long-term and complex conditions – as well as products that owners can sometimes struggle to source elsewhere. Alongside prescription medicines, Vetalia offers non-prescription healthcare products, parasite treatments and veterinary supplements. The service is designed for busy households and pet owners who value the convenience of ordering online for home delivery.

Get peace of mind with pet care this season

As Christmas approaches and life gets busier, keeping on top of your pet’s everyday essentials shouldn’t add to the stress. Whether you’re stocking up on your pet’s favourite food, managing a specialist diet, or ordering healthcare essentials, Pet Drugs Online has thousands of products from trusted brands, all in one place. To make life even easier, its ‘easy repeat’ service help to ensure your pet never runs out of the products they rely on most. Set up regular deliveries of food and everyday essentials, and they’ll be delivered when you need them. That’s one less thing to worry about during the festive season.

Because Christmas is for pets, too, you’ll also find plenty of treats, toys and accessories to help keep tails wagging and whiskers twitching throughout the holidays. With competitive prices, convenient delivery options and expert-led pet advice, Pet Drugs Online makes caring for your pet simple year-round.

Create an account today and save 10 per cent on your first order at Petdrugsonline.co.uk

Support your pet’s wellbeing with a health membership and healthcare home delivery

It’s natural to have questions and concerns as your pet goes through life. Changes in behaviour, mobility or general wellbeing can happen gradually but the CVS Vets Healthy Pet Club, which has been operating since 2008, can provide professional advice and support your pet’s healthcare with regular check-ups. Membership ensures veterinary-prescribed preventative healthcare for cats, dogs and rabbits, with benefits ranging from everyday essential care to unlimited consultations (subject to a fair use policy).

Meanwhile, having your pet’s medicine delivered directly to your home means one less trip out during winter, while helping to ensure you never run out. Thankfully, Animed (part of CVS Vets) offers a helpful home delivery service for everything from pet medications and healthcare products to food and everyday essentials, Animed makes it simple and affordable to get everything your pet needs.

Get the first month free at Healthy Pet Club at Cvsvets.com/healthy-pet-club and learn more about Animed at Animed.co.uk

Peer into the intricate lives of ant colonies

Ever wondered where those ants are going with the remains of your gingerbread house? With Ants HQ, you can find out. Inside a colony, every ant has a role, from finding food to farming and building. From queens to workers and soldiers, different ants work together to raise young, defend the nest and build an empire.

If you’re looking for a hobby that’s calming, rewarding and educational, ant-keeping gives curious minds of all ages a window into a miniature civilisation. Begin with the Myrmeco I starter kit. With naturalistic chambers and tunnels, warm LED lighting and a clear view into the colony, you can watch your ants settle in, grow and build a home.

Take 10 per cent off with the code “WELCOME10” (offer expires 30 November 2026).

Leave your pet in reliable care

When you leave your dog with a groomer, walker or home boarder, you’re trusting a stranger with a much-loved member of the family. The Animal Focused Alliance exists to make sure that trust is well placed. The Alliance is a UK trade association for pet professionals with a mission to ensure animal care exceeds standards. If you want extra reassurance knowing your pet is in good hands, look for businesses with the Alliance badge.

For pet businesses, joining the Alliance not only builds confidence with customers, it gives you support, too. If you need someone to turn to when you have a tricky question, the Alliance provides updates on legislation, licensing and welfare; Primary Authority-assured licensing; a free legal helpline; expert webinars, and member discounts. Membership starts at £120 a year for sole traders.

Access specialist veterinary care

Pets deserve the same level of specialist attention we expect from our own doctors. Founded as an independent and vet-owned centre, Granta Veterinary Specialists is a place where every animal is expertly and compassionately treated. Granta provides specialist care through veterinary referrals, working as an extension of your primary vet service.

Granta is also home to some impressive technology, including an MRI scanner, advanced CT, interventional radiology, endoscopy, electrochemotherapy and in-house 3D printing that enables surgeons to create patient-specific implants. The aim isn’t simply to provide more sophisticated medicine, it’s to offer the right medicine at a fair price, and always with the welfare of the animal at the centre of the decision.

Trace your pet’s dinner to a live fishing boat

If you’re worried about where your pet’s food really comes from, this brand might be just the ticket. Made from carefully sourced seafood ingredients, including Norway lobster, Scamp & Paw provides dog and cat food with clear traceability. Products include freeze-dried salmon croutons, which are ideal as a treat or for crumbling over food.

The same catch that provides a family with a plate of scampi can also deliver a nutritious ingredient for pets. Every bag carries a QR code showing a live fishing boat connected to the ingredients, enabling you to trace your pet’s food from boat to bowl.

Save 10 per cent with the code “SCAMP10” (valid until 31 December 2026).

Keep your dog warm this winter with a new coat

For days when harsh weather seems set on derailing your morning walk, suit up your dog with a snug coat. Whether your dog is big or small, Cloud7’s latest collection provides coats and jumpers to keep your dog cosy all winter. The Alaska winter coat is made with soft down-look padding and water-repellent material, while the Gotland jumper in soft bouclé adds warmth for cold, dry days.

Established in 2010, Cloud7 is a premium dog lifestyle brand from Germany, bringing together functionality, considered design and high-quality materials. Alongside dog clothes, the brand offers essentials such as harnesses, leads, dog beds and blankets. With coat designs including collars cut higher to protect sensitive necks, and panels to cover bellies from wet grass, Cloud7 creates products that feel as natural in a well-planned home as they do out on a muddy path.