David Crookes
David Crookes has been a journalist for more than 20 years and he has written for a host of magazines, newspapers, websites and books including World of Animals, BBC Earth, Dogs and Canines, Gadget and The Independent. Born in England, he lives in a household with two cats but he’s also keenly interested in the differences between the huge number of dog breeds — in fact, you can read many of his breed guides here on PetsRadar. With a lifelong passion for technology, too, he’s always on the lookout for useful devices that will allow people to spend more time with their pets.
Latest articles by David Crookes

Best outdoor cat enclosures 2023 for allowing safe exploration
By David Crookes last updated
Buying Guide Our feline friends love to explore but if you're worried they'll come to harm, the best outdoor cat enclosures offer great peace of mind

Best hamster cages 2023 for providing a safe and secure space
By David Crookes last updated
Buying guide The best hamster cages create an ideal home for your pocket pet

Best pet water fountains 2023 to aid hydration
By David Crookes last updated
Buying Guide The best pet water fountains will keep your cats and dogs healthy and hydrated by encouraging them to drink

Longest lasting dog chews 2023 to occupy your canine
By David Crookes last updated
Buying guide The longest lasting dog chews are a wonderful way to teach healthy chewing behavior and provide mental enrichment

Pit Bull vs Cane Corso: Which breed is better for you?
By David Crookes last updated
Advice From their size, temperament and trainability, we’re pointing out the differences between a Pit Bull vs Cane Corso

Golden Retriever vs Labrador: Which breed suits you best?
By David Crookes last updated
Advice The Golden Retriever vs Labrador debate seems impossible to settle with the two cousin breeds having many unique and loveable traits. But here is where they differ…

Can kittens drink milk? Is it harmful and what types can they consume?
By David Crookes last updated
Advice We give it to human children to help them grow, but can kittens drink milk? Let’s take a closer look.

I tried some probiotics for cats – here’s what happened
By David Crookes last updated
Feature Did you know probiotics for cats exist? We find out if they are actually worthwhile feeding to a moggy

This trainer's two tips will help fix the most common loose lead training mistakes
By David Crookes published
NEWS Training your dog to walk nicely will be far more pleasurable and rewarding

Your dog uses its tongue to show stress, here's what to look out for
By David Crookes published
NEWS This lesson will teach you the meaning behind a nose lick or tongue flick

Study reveals you can communicate with your cat just by blinking, here’s how
By David Crookes published
News Scientists explain how you can chat away with your cat without uttering a single sound

Spike the Chihuahua contends for the title of world's oldest dog
By David Crookes published
News Spike's owners say the Chihuahua has lived longer than the official Guinness World Recorder holder

Kernel the Great Dane tries to fit into a tiny dog bed with hilarious results
By David Crookes published
News When Kernel spots a small dog bed, he tries to squeeze in, with hilarious results

Elderly cat with dementia keeps turning up to his former home
By David Crookes published
News Fred and his pet parents moved out a while back but he still remembers where he used to live

Watch: Well-trained Malinois uses toilet like a human
By David Crookes published
News He even closes the lid and flushes. Clever dog!

Watch: Puppy rejected by his mother is adopted by a CAT!
By David Crookes published
News Video shows momma cat welcoming an abandoned puppy into her feline family

'Unicorn dog' who lost an ear at birth takes Internet by storm
By David Crookes published
News Rae's single ear has grown on top of her head and her playful nature has gathered a large number of followers

My cat is smelly – what can I do?
By David Crookes published
Advice If your cat is smelly, it's not your fault! But there's likely an underlying issue that you will need to sort

I tried tofu cat litter – here's what happened
By David Crookes published
Feature Fancy giving tofu cat litter a go but aren't quite sure what it is or how effective it can be? Read on...

Watch Doberman's protective reaction to human's toy pup prank
By David Crookes published
News When a tiny toy appeared in front of Tessa, she quickly sprung into action

Pebbles the oldest living dog dies just months before her 23rd birthday
By David Crookes published
News The Toy Fox Terrier earned an entry in the Guinness World Records

Pebbles the oldest living dog in 2022 snatches title from TobyKeith
By David Crookes last updated
News When the oldest living dog was named in April, another older dog staked a successful claim

Allergic to cats? 12 symptoms and how to manage your allergy
By David Crookes published
Advice If you are allergic to cats there are steps you can take to relieve your symptoms
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