Vicky Williams

Vicky Williams

Victoria is a writer, author and communicator with a background in science and has recently completed an MSc in Science Communication. She also has a degree in Evolutionary Biology and has written for magazines including World of Animals, How It Works and Science+Nature. She grew up with rabbits and a spaniel, and has had her horse, Bernie, for 11 years.

Latest articles by Vicky Williams

Cat playing with one of the best catnip toys

Best catnip toys: Playtime with a difference for your cat

By Vicky Williams published

Buying Guide Want to know what the best catnip toys are? Here are the ones that gave us paws for thought…

Buying Guide
DIY cat toys

DIY cat toys you can make at home

By Vicky Williams, Kathryn Rosenberg published

How to Keep your kitty entertained and save money at the same time with these great DIY cat toys

How to
which cat toys are best

Which cat toys are best for your cat? Find our what to pick

By Vicky Williams last updated

Advice Knowing which cat toys are best can be tricky, with so many available. Here's how to narrow down the shopping list…

Advice
A covid sniffing dog being trained

World’s largest 10K run is on track to return thanks to COVID sniffing dogs

By Vicky Williams published

A recent study found that COVID sniffing dogs could detect positive samples with 96% accuracy – could they be key to the return of big events

The job advert for Busch Dog Brew CTO

Busch Dog Brew needs a Chief Tasting Officer and it pays $20K!

By Vicky Williams published

Your pup could earn a salary ‘plus benefits’ as CTO of Busch Dog Brew – and yes, that includes a free supply of the canine-friendly bone beer

diy hidden litter box

Cat parents are going wild for this budget DIY hidden litter box trick

By Vicky Williams published

This simple and stylish DIY hidden litter box trend is taking pet TikTok by storm

Joe Biden's dog Major with Champ in the oval office

Biden’s dog Major sent back to family home after ‘biting incident’

By Vicky Williams last updated

President Biden’s dog Major has reportedly returned to Delaware after aggressive behavior towards a member of White House staff

Samoyed in kitchen with raw fruit and veg

What are the benefits of homemade dog food?

By Vicky Williams last updated

Advice Is homemade dog food really that much better for your pet? Pet’s Radar explores the benefits of making food from scratch to help you decide what’s best for your pooch.

Advice
Miracle the german shepherd with a big smile

Dog thrown from motel balcony gets new lease of life as veteran’s service dog

By Vicky Williams published

News ‘Miracle’ survived the shocking fall from a second-floor balcony, and after months in foster care she’s about to begin a new adventure as a veteran’s service dog

News
Celebrity pets at the Golden Globes

Jodie Foster’s dog and other celebrity pets steal the show at the 2021 Golden Globes

By Vicky Williams published

Nominees’ furry friends attended the awards ceremony for the first time ever, with Jodie Foster’s dog Ziggy even dressing up for the occasion

jasper the cat

Meet Jasper, the hairless, eyeless cat who’s winning hearts worldwide

By Vicky Williams published

News Jasper the cat has faced more than his fair share of challenges, but he hasn’t let the loss of his eyes get in his way.

News
Frank the dachshund

Frank the miniature dachshund helps his best pal overcome trauma

By Vicky Williams last updated

News He may be little, but he’s made a big difference

News
separation anxiety in dogs

Life after lockdown: Ease separation anxiety in dogs when returning to work

By Vicky Williams published

Advice After all this time off, some separation anxiety in dogs is to be expected when you return to work – here's how to ease them into it the new normal

Advice
Best podcasts

Best podcasts for pet lovers

By Vicky Williams last updated

Feature What are the best podcasts for pet owners? With so many to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. Here are some of our favorites

Feature