Ian Futter News Today

On my lap, as I write, I am juggling a tiny brown Bear. My chocolate labrador puppy is a chubby pile of velvet fur and giant, wet almond eyes that look desperately sad whenever he isnt being spoiled.

Dozens of dead rabbits are littering fields in Elgin following an outbreak of myxomatosis, while others have been spotted looking infected.

There are some things you can do to keep your dog safe when you are out walking in the winter, and advice for cats too.

An Irvine pet shop has spoken out against the use of rawhide products in the run up to Christmas.