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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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Experts advise how to prevent a road accident when walking your...

The days are getting colder and the nights darker as we approach the winter season. With loud and distracting seasonalities, such as Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve approaching, it's crucial that pet owners have as much advice as possible to keep their dogs safe this winter. Following a 23%...
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Dog who spent almost five years in kennels finally finds forever...

A dog who spent almost five years in RSPCA care has finally found his perfect match and is settling in well. Lurcher Albie was rescued by RSPCA inspectors as part of an investigation just before Christmas in 2017 and remained in the charity’s care while the case progressed. However, once...
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Successful Discover Dogs event in London thanks to volunteers

Thousands of visitors enjoyed The Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event in London this weekend, meeting and greeting 200 different breeds and speaking to experts. Taking place on the 15 and 16 October at ExCeL London, the capital’s biggest dog event run by The Kennel Club, saw the return of exciting...
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Cats in need of fur-ever homes as charity is bursting at...

Two of Cats Protection’s adoption centres are issuing an appeal for adopters for overlooked moggies as the demand on their services rises. Puss Cat, Holly, Ellie, Pushkin and Pearl are all seeking their purr-fect forever homes while waiting lists for cats to come into care are shooting up. While they await...
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Top tips for pet owners during autumn

With dark nights starting to creep in and temperatures getting cooler, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. At this time of year, we also see the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can be stressful for many pets. Being aware of hazards for...
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More rabbits rescued as less people seek to adopt due to...

The number of rabbits being taken in by rescue centres has surged as people look to give up their pets due to the cost of living crisis. In 2021, the RSPCA’s centres and branches across England & Wales took in 2,731 rabbits; a 7% increase compared to 2020 (2,549). The figures...
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Calling for pet lovers: Cards collection to support charity StreetVet

National charity StreetVet has partnered for the second year with the small paper brand lil wabbit to create a new collection of Christmas cards to support the charity’s mission to provide free veterinary care to the pets of people experiencing homelessness. In support of StreetVet, the “lil wabbit x StreetVet...
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Middlesex woman banned from keeping cats in RSPCA prosecution

*Warning contains distressing images* A Harrow woman has been banned from keeping cats for ten years after causing unnecessary suffering to her pet cat by failing to deal with the cause of the animal’s poor body condition, weight loss and ill health. In a prosecution brought by the RSPCA, Nicola Sabrina...
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5 grooming hacks to keep your dog looking dapper

Dog grooming is an essential that every owner needs to incorporate into their routine. Whether it is the luscious curls of a Cockapoo, or the thick mane of a German Shepherd, dogs of all kinds need grooming. From day-to-day tips to long-term changes, Hannah Sparrey and Annabel Hesketh, co-founders of...
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‘Biggest ever’ resident found happy ending with big-hearted family

Bella, a six-year-old, 64kg St Bernard, has found her happy ending after being adopted from Dogs Trust West London at the end of June by devoted new owner, Joshua Jenkinson from Hampshire. Bella’s new family previously adopted one of the heaviest dogs to ever reside at the rehoming centre, six-year-old...
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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...