
David Crookes
David Crookes has been a journalist for almost 30 years and he has written for a host of magazines, newspapers, websites and books including the World of Animals Annual, BBC Earth, Live Science, The Independent and Tom’s Guide.
Born in England, he lives 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 that he’s written in collaboration with vets here on PetsRadar.
With a lifelong passion for technology, too, he’s always on the lookout for useful devices that will allow people to keep their pets happier and healthier, and provide them more time to spend together.
David has a degree from Durham University, as well as postgraduate diploma in journalism from the University of Central Lancashire.
Latest articles by David Crookes

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

Dolly Parton launches Doggy Parton, an accessories collection for dogs
By David Crookes published
News Singer Dolly Parton's business, Doggy Parton, is a line of dog apparel, accessories, toys and more

Are cats lactose intolerant or can they drink milk or cream?
By David Crookes published
Advice They certainly seem to adore milk but are cats lactose intolerant? Let's find out!

WATCH: Cute cats bop along to Charlie Puth's Left and Right
By David Crookes published
News A video of kittens nodding to a recent hit song has internet viewers dancing with joy

Diaper-wearing disabled cat goes straight to the heart of millions on Instagram
By David Crookes published
News Videos of Aoife crawling on her front paws and wearing a diaper have become viral hits

Watch: Sylvester Stallone shows off his new Rottweiler puppy
By David Crookes published
News Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone shares an Instagram video of his new four-legged companion

Monkeypox in pets: How concerned should we be?
By David Crookes published
Vet's guide Should we be concerned about the emergence of monkeypox in pets? We answer the important questions, including what to look out for

Gentle giant! Massive mastiff is the perfect playmate for two little girls
By David Crookes last updated
South African Mastiff Barney has won hearts worldwide after adorable images of him with his two “little sisters” went viral

Off-duty cop charged after neighbor's dog is shot with a pellet gun
By David Crookes published
News Apollo the Spanish Mastiff died and a pellet was later found to be lodged in his lungs

Vet sparks debate with her list of five worst dog breeds she would not own
By David Crookes published
News US vet Dr Terrell sparks controversy with her fun rundown of worst dog breeds she wouldn't own. Do you agree?

Bodega cat Boka goes missing and is assumed stolen in Brooklyn
By David Crookes published
News A local hunt for a bodega cat turns international after footage of an alleged theft goes viral

Can dogs eat cherries? What's safe for your hound
By David Crookes published
Advice This popular and tasty fruit is a sweet ingredient for people but the question is: can dogs eat cherries, too?

Watch: Tiny French Bulldog pup chases large Rottweiler around the room
By David Crookes published
News Dozer the Rottweiler had some playful fun with a newly introduced French Bulldog puppy

English Mastiff gives birth to an astonishingly large litter in rare record
By David Crookes published
News It's extremely rare – but utterly delightful – for an English Mastiff to have such a large litter size

Stormberg dog treats recalled over salmonella fear
By David Crookes published
News The Stormberg dog treats recall affects three different products of various sizes

Introverted dog meetup goes viral for playing out exactly as you'd imagine
By David Crookes published
News Far from converting these shy pooches into social butterflies, an introverted dog meetup looked rather uncomfortable

How to clean cat ears: Help avoid mites and infection
By David Crookes published
How to Kitties love to self-groom but you still need to know how to clean cat ears to help avoid many potential problems
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