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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...

As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes. One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
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Dogs, mud, ball pits, and more – are you ready for...

Don’t be a stick in the mud and get out of your comfort zone this year by taking on the Muddy Dog Challenge – an outdoor obstacle course you can tackle with your dog by your side whilst raising money for Battersea. This is the seventh year that Battersea are...
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Four agility stars crowned champions at Crufts

Four dogs and their handlers from Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Lancashire and Scotland have won one of the country’s most prestigious agility competitions after triumphing in The Kennel Club Agility Championships at Crufts on Thursday 10 March and Sunday 13 March. Large, intermediate, medium and small dogs and their handlers who had...
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Bulldog who collapsed and ‘turned blue’ due to breathing difficulties has...

Bulldog Miss Pickles had such severe breathing difficulties that the lightest exercise could cause her to collapse and ‘turn blue’. Eight-year-old British bulldog Miss Pickles was taken in by RSPCA Halifax, Huddersfield, Bradford & District Branch, in West Yorkshire, when her owner could no longer take care of her. When...
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Young Handler and dog from Northamptonshire crowned YKC stakes winners at...

A dog from Northamptonshire has triumphed at Crufts by winning the Young Kennel Club (YKC) Stakes competition on Sunday 13 March. Nancy, a six-year-old English Springer Spaniel, and her owner, 21-year-old Georgia Brown, beat other talented young handlers and their dogs to be crowned the winner of the YKC Stakes...
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Dog lovers unite to support Ukraine appeal at Crufts

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust spearheaded a dramatic UK fund raising drive at Crufts to send much needed supplies to animals and their owners, facing starvation and death in animal shelters, and to those who have been forced to flee their homes, in Ukraine. The money raised from the Ukraine...
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Celebrate National Pet Month with real dog luxury

Lovingly made in the UK with gentle, vegan-friendly ingredients, Foxy Margot is a highly concentrated, prebiotic pampering range that helps cleanse, soothe, heal, hydrate, and protect even the most delicate dogs, leaving their fur clean, silk, and soft. Each product, fragranced with essential oils, smells fabulous and helps refresh even the dampest,...
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Crufts 2022 Best in Show champion: Baxter the flat coat retriever...

After four momentous days, a new Crufts Best in Show champion has been crowned as Baxer (CH Almanza Backseat Driver), a Flat Coat Retriever, who took home the coveted title on Sunday 13 March. In a packed Resorts World Arena, Baxer, who is six-years-old, bred in Sweden by Ragnhild Ulin, and his co-owner...
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‘We need your help to save these breeds’

British bulldog Brutus is just two-years-old but can only walk for 10 minutes before he struggles for breath. He’s just one example of a surging number of brachycephalic (or flat-faced) dogs who find it impossible to carry out normal dog activities such as walking, playing, or even sleeping. Today, the RSPCA...
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Advice for keeping your canine companions safe

National Dog Theft Awareness Day is on the 14th March and it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the steps we can take to help keep our dogs safe, whether that’s from theft or them going missing for other reasons. From recall training and knowing the steps to take...
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Stunt dogs, cake, and celebrations with Arden Grange at Crufts

Super premium pet food company Arden Grange is wrapping up its 25th year festivities in style at Crufts 2022. With stunt dogs from the silver screen – including canine stars from After Life, The Witcher and Poldark – a prize draw of £25k and a birthday presentation by The Kennel...
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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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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...