We know it’s not uncommon to see dogs wearing those little jackets when they’re out and about on walks with their owners. Horses wear them to keep the chill at bay when they’re out all day in the fields, but what do you think of the animal clothing industry that goes beyond the practical and tumbles headfirst into the fashionable? Did you even realise a fashion industry for our furry friends existed?

Are dogs in designer clothes a step too far?

Type ‘clothing for pets’ into any search engine and you will certainly find myriad websites positively brimming with fashion tips for terriers and furstyles for ferrets, but does the mention of this unusual hobby make you roll your eyes in despair or snatch up your Shih-Tzu for measurements? With big name celebrities like Paris Hilton opening a line of pup clothing, it’s no surprise that dressing up our animals in the latest gear is catching on the world over. It’s not just dogs getting the five-star treatment either with special little doggy raincoats to keep them dry. You can get designer clothes for cats, stylish footwear for rabbits, and there is even a site or two dedicated to apparel for your rodent buddies. No animal is safe from the devious world of the designer, so are you pro-puppy- dress-up or anti-animal-fashion-establishment?

Welcome to our new pet blog.  If you’re crazy about cats, doolally about dogs or maybe even a fan of fish, then this is the place for you.  On our pet blog, you’ll find the latest information, stories and updates on all things pet-related.

Now, I know what you’re thinking: is there really that much to write about pets?  Well, yes there is!  With nearly one in two homes in the UK owning at least one pet, and the pet industry being worth nearly ￡2 billion, pets are obviously a big part of our lives.  So, it’s a good thing that we’re here to tell you everything you need to know about pets.  Plus, to keep you entertained during life’s daily drudgery, we’ll even throw in a few interesting, yet completely useless nuggets of information for you.  We’re nice like that!

At the time of writing this, the blog is still being developed by our resident computer geeks.  But, there are already a veritable myriad of ideas for blog entries in the pipeline.  For example we’ll be getting the debate going about buying Christmas presents for your pets: is it an essential part of the Christmas shopping rigmarole, or should it be left to crazed cat ladies suffering from cabin fever?  You’ll also be treated to entries on hard-hitting topics such as cats versus dogs; the world’s weirdest pets; and is dressing your pets in clothes a do or a don’t?

But, if all this sounds a bit too intellectually challenging, don’t worry: we’ll have a few fun pieces on here too!  Why not follow the adventures of Dougal and Derek, the cheeky little dog and cat who are the best of friends and get up to all sorts together?  Given the ridiculous scrapes these two get into, it promises to be a great, entertaining read!

You’ll also be able to see the latest pet ads uploaded to adflyer in real time whilst browsing the pets blog.  So, when it comes to finding the perfect pet for you, you won’t miss a thing.