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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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Paleo Ridge to launch Strawberries & Cream supplementary treat at Dogstival

Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading and most accredited producer of high-quality raw dog food, today announces the launch of a limited-edition summer supplementary treat, ‘Strawberries & Cream’. The frozen kefir-based cubes, perfect for keeping pet pooches cool this summer, will be previewed at Dogstival on the Jubilee weekend, ahead...
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World rally driver races to help homeless hounds cross finishing line...

Ford World Rally Championship driver Gus Greensmith zoomed into Dogs Trust Manchester recently to meet some of the dogs in need of new homes. Dog-lover Gus took along a one-off helmet he designed in the yellow and black of Dogs Trust and carrying the charity’s logo, which he recently wore...
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Animal lovers fund life-saving operation for brave kitten who fell from...

A five-month-old kitten who is thought to have become trapped and then fallen from the engine of a moving car has had a life-saving operation after animal lovers raised nearly £1,700 in less than 18 hours to fund her treatment. Fifi was rushed to a vet by a kind-hearted member...
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Common household items that may be harmful to pets

With pet ownership rising in the UK, you might be one of many people who has decided to take home a new four-legged friend. However, did you know that many common household items can be harmful to your pet? Here, Chris Socratous, Senior Brand Manager at the pet experts Bob...
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Seen a baby bird outside its nest? Animal lovers can check...

As the RSPCA gears up for a hectic bird breeding season, it is urging people to check the expert online advice about baby birds on its website before calling the charity, so the line is kept free for emergency calls to get through as quickly as possible. New figures reveal...
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Arden Grange featured in Platinum Jubilee commemorative album

In celebration of the Platinum Jubilee in June, Sussex-based pet food company Arden Grange will be featured in Her Majesty The Queen: The Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album, published later this month. The honorary album will celebrate the life and reign of Her Majesty The Queen, as well as...
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Celebrities recreate historic images to celebrate Blue Cross 125th anniversary

Three animal-loving celebrities – comedian Bill Bailey, actor and TV presenter David Harewood MBE, and Paralympian Lauren Steadman MBE (with her rescue dog Kira) - have teamed up with national pet charity Blue Cross to recreate images from their historic archives. The stars stepped back in time to recreate three...
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Rescued spaniel ‘thriving’ as police dog as previous owner in court...

A dog who was rescued after his owner was caught on CCTV abusing him is now working as a sniffer dog with the police. Spaniel Marshall was spotted on CCTV cowering in fear at a supported living home in Devon while a teenager kicked him, hit him, picked him up...
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Agria Charity Dog Walk raises over £35,000 for animal charities across...

After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk returned for 2022 on 21st May, raising over £37,000 for animal charities and their amazing causes across the continent. Here in the UK, Brits raised just over £10,000 for a selection of animal rescues including Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary and Hearing Dogs for...
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RSPCA fears cost of living increase could lead to cat welfare...

The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of neutering as it braces for an influx of cats during the kitten season. The charity sees a peak in cats coming into its care between May and September - when most kittens are born - but, as the nation also faces a cost...
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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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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...