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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...
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Buffy the Dreamies Slayer searches for home after more than 450...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for a nervous cat who has been waiting to find her forever family for 459 days. Buffy is a one-year-old female black cat who arrived into the charity’s care in August last year - and loves pet treats like Dreamies. She was...
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8 of the best Christmas jumpers for dogs

Nothing says Christmas is coming quite like a festive jumper – and if you can include your furry friend in the fun, it makes it even more special. Pets at Home’s new Christmas jumper range, featuring cute cosy knits and novelty characters, means there’s something for every pooch. Dr Karlien Heyrman,...
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How to teach your pet that being alone is okay!

With party season around the corner, it’s inevitable that our four-legged friend will be left alone at some point this Christmas. However, new research has highlighted how anxiety affects the day-to-day lives of pet owners – with almost half (48%) admitting that socialising and special events often see them separated...
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Paleo Ridge launches new Essentials range to encourage switch to raw

Paleo Ridge today announces the launch of a brand-new range: Paleo Ridge Essentials. Specially formulated to provide dogs with all the benefits of raw feeding while offering the best possible value to owners, Paleo Ridge Essentials is improving customer access to raw feeding, encouraging pet owners to make the switch. The new...
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RSPCA looking for special homes for ‘outdoorsy’ cats

The RSPCA is looking for special homes for farm cats and other nervous felines who prefer the great outdoors to life inside a traditional home. Farm cats need less human interaction than a typical domestic cat but still need someone to keep an eye on them. The RSPCA hopes to...
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Mr Bug brings out its ‘Grubby’ Gift Box for deserving dogs

Mr Bug offers the perfect last minute stocking filler OR healthier intentions treats to start 2023 on the front paw. Look, no-one denies that dog antlers make a great photo opportunity and that a dog bib being worn over the festive period is beyond hysterical, but when push comes to...
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RSPCA appeal after kittens abandoned at tennis courts

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were found abandoned in a cat carrier by some tennis courts at Hammersmith Park. The two kittens, one ginger and white and one black and white, were found inside a cat carrier by a concerned member of the public on Wednesday...
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‘Pawlitical’ visitors welcomed to Dogs Trust in Wales

Staff from Dogs Trust centres in Wales recently welcomed several ‘pawlitical’ guests to the rehoming centres in Bridgend and Cardiff with visits from 10 Members of Parliament, Members of the Senedd and Council Leaders. Jo Stevens MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales and MP for Cardiff Central; Samuel Kurtz...
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Canine first aid course comes to Southampton this weekend

A Southampton pet food and accessory superstore is on a mission to raise awareness of pet first aid to ensure caregivers across the region are prepared should their dog need emergency first aid. Healthy Pet Store based in Totton is hosting an industry-leading canine first aid course which is aimed...
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Big Friendly Giant dreams of finding new family after 92 days...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for three-year-old Rocco who has been looking to find his forever home for over three months. The Presa Canaria came into the care of the RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens Animal Centre as sadly his previous owners had a change...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...