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
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
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
Meet Andrea von Speed, TikTok's fast reaction feline
By David Crookes published
News This wonderful cat has the most adorable reaction to fart sounds - and she doesn’t half move fast!
World's tallest living cat confirmed as Fenir the Savannah
By David Crookes published
News Fenir has gained an entry in the Guinness World Records as the tallest living cat
Man saves cat from Hurricane Ian in dramatic viral video and decides to keep him
By David Crookes published
News Viral video shows a hero scooping up a terrified cat and saving it from powerful flood waters
How to convert cat years to human years
By David Crookes published
Advice Understanding how to convert cat years to human years requires a little bit of math - or a handy chart!
How to pick up a cat correctly
By David Crookes published
How to Learning how to pick up a cat safely is vital if you want to take them to the vet – or enjoy a cuddle
Family who wanted one puppy now lives with thirteen fully-grown Golden Retrievers
By David Crookes published
News Social media accounts follow a large group of Golden Retrievers who have grown up together as The Fluffy Family
German Shepherd's early bird Halloween costume has everyone smiling
By David Crookes published
News This cute German Shepherd is getting ahead of himself with a fun Halloween costume for the forthcoming spooky season
Larry the Cat's hilarious Tweets keep the UK's political pundits entertained
By David Crookes last updated
News Downing Street's Chief Mouser Larry the Cat reaches the end of his tether following another tumultuous week in British politics
I tried some calming cat treats - find out what they did to my cat
By David Crookes published
Feature If your cat is feeling anxious then, like us, you may want to try some calming cat treats
Why does my cat eat plastic? And how do I get them to stop?
By David Crookes published
Advice If you're wondering, “why does my cat eat plastic?”, you'll also need to discover ways of making them stop