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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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New Christmas turkey dinner and selection box for dogs

This holiday season, Burns Pet Nutrition, the leading healthy pet food company, is thrilled to announce the release of two new limited-edition festive feasts for dogs; a new Christmas dinner and a Christmas Selection Box. Rather than feeding your dog leftover turkey and stuffing, which is unhealthy and harmful for...
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Not perfect but worth it: Three-legged Lurcher finds her happy ending

An affectionate and playful three-legged Lurcher named Puffin has started a new life in Middlesex after spending almost three months in the care of leading animal welfare charity, Battersea.   Two-year-old Puffin was brought to Battersea’s Old Windsor centre after being found as a stray. On arrival at the centre, the charity's...
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Cambridgeshire agility stars qualify for Crufts at London’s biggest dog event

Becci Hodson from Peterborough and her dog, Heikym Rumba at Beninja (Jaffa) won the Medium Anything ButCollie (ABC) Semi-Final at Discover Dogs, and have qualified for the finals at Crufts 2023. The Medium ABC semi-finals saw 16 dogs and their handlers compete having earned enough qualifying points during heats taking...
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Introducing Westley, a high-quality, sustainable petware brand, designed with dogs and...

Westley is a new petware brand that has sustainability and ethics at its core. All of its products are designed to support both owner and pet, resulting in high-quality accessories that are not only stylish, but also highly functional. From leads, collars and harnesses for your dog, to bum bags...
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RSPCA appeal after tortured kitten found with multiple burns and head...

*Warning distressing images included* A kitten believed to have been tortured over a period of time after he was found with various burns across his body and a head injury is now in the care of the RSPCA. The eight months-old male kitten was spotted wandering around a building site in...
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The charity gift that keeps on giving for the dog-lover that...

The Dogs Trust Sponsor A Dog initiative is the perfect Christmas gift for dog lovers who want to support a charity this Christmas. Dogs Trust is committed to caring for dogs until they find a forever home, however long it takes. With around 1,600 dogs in their care at any...
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PDSA warns pet owners about the dangers of sweet treats during...

Chocolate is a favourite treat for many, and National Chocolate Week (17-23 October) may feel like the perfect time to indulge, however it can pose a real threat to our furry family members. In the 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 60% of owners said they regularly give their pet...
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Puppy sellers jailed for involvement in £850,000 fraud

Three people have been sent to prison for their involvement in an Essex puppy selling ring found to have made an estimated £850,000. Kelly Jean Bennett and Ricky Jay Bennett, both of Weymouth Drive, Chafford Hundred, Grays; and Stacey Jane Hayward, of West Thurrock, all appeared at Basildon Crown Court...
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Small/Mixi Pairs winners announced at Discover Dogs

Louise and Alan Bray, from Dartford, Kent, with their dogs Louandi Island Storm (Island) and AG CH Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita), won the Small/Mixi Pairs Final at London’s biggest dog event, Discover Dogs, run by The Kennel Club. The Small/Mixi Pairs Challenge consists of several heats of jumping....
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Dog in deep doodoo is rescued by RSPCA and Hants Fire...

A black labrador who fell into a three metre deep sewer has been rescued by the RSPCA and Hampshire Fire & Rescue’s Animal Rescue team. Having popped out for 45 minutes, Ollie’s owners panicked when there was no sign of their beloved pet on their return.  Something just didn’t smell...
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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...