Age: 8 Breed: Smooth Miniature Dachshund (Tweenie) Location: Greater Norwich Summer’s Secret to Longevity: A great diet, daily exercise, and being number one. Owner’s Tip: “Spoil your dog a little, and give them what they need – they deserve it!”
Age: 8 Breed: Cockapoo Location: Southampton Ozzie’s Secret to Longevity: Building confidence through routine and companionship. Owner’s Tip: “Understand your dog’s DNA, including their exercise and stimulation requirements and give them a safe space to thrive.”
Age: 8 years old Breed: Cocker Spaniels Location: Greater Bristol Their Secret to Longevity: Exercise, good food, and deep understanding. Owner’s Tip: “Know your dog inside out – play, feed, and love them like family.”
Age: 10 Breed: Moggy (Seal-pointed Ragdoll lookalike) Location: Edinburgh Twiggy’s Secret to Longevity: Spotting trouble early and heading to the vet without delay. Owner’s Tip: “Pet insurance might seem pricey, but it’s priceless when it comes to peace of mind.”
Age: 9 Breed: Standard Labradoodle Location: Greater Nottingham Brody’s Secret to Longevity: A well researched and high quality diet, lead walks, and early health checks. Owner’s Tip: “Know your breed, feed them right, and keep their mind and body active.”
Age: 11 Breed: Domestic Cat Location: Bristol Dottie’s Secret to Longevity: Warmth, exercise, and a cosy home. Owner’s Tip: “Notice the little changes in behaviour – your vet knows best!”
Age: 8.5 years Breed: Pug Location: Leicester Wafel’s Secret to Longevity: Regular vet visits and occasional bloodwork to catch any potential issues as early as possible. Owner’s Tip: “Trust your instincts – early action can make all the difference. Also give them all the love in the world, because to them, you are their whole world.”
Age: 8 Breed: Tibetan Terrier Location: Glasgow Bear’s Secret to Longevity: Love, regular vet visits, top-notch grooming, and an abundance of social time. Owner’s Tip: “Health checks and affection go hand in paw!”
Age: 9 Breed: Bocker (Cocker Spaniel × Beagle) Location: Edinburgh Arlo’s Secret to Longevity: A life full of love and thoughtful care. Owner’s Tip: “Treat your dog like family – because they are – and be mindful of their needs.”
Age: Both 16 Breed: Ginger & Grey Rescue Cats Location: Glasgow Their Secret to Longevity: A playful home, a balanced diet, and space to explore. Owner’s Tip: “Let your cats roam and play – it keeps their spirits and bodies young!”
Age: 8 Breed: German Shepherd Location: Nottingham Their Secret to Longevity: Taking care of joints with proactive care including a joint supplement Owner’s Tip: “She has consistently maintained a healthy weight and stayed active by walking, engaging in play, or spending time outdoors in the garden”