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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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Dr Julian Norton explains prominent dog sickness bug spreading among canine...

There’s been a rise in reports of a mystery illness among the canine population recently. Rumoured to have begun on the coast before spreading inland, symptoms of this peculiar bug include sickness and diarrhoea. One dog food company whose mission it is to inspire a healthier world for pets, Pure...
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Pooch & Mutt launch limited-edition treats for Valentine’s Day

Treat your true love this Valentine's Day, 14th February, with Pooch & Mutt’s new limited-edition Love-ly Lamb Meaty Treats.  Packed with meaty deliciousness, these tasty treats are bursting with natural ingredients and probiotics. Available in a cute heart shape, they’re also naturally hypoallergenic, grain-free and formulated with no added artificial...
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Rescuers dismantle stone wall to save trapped cat

Rescuers dismantled a dry stone wall in County Durham to free a cat who was trapped inside. An RSPCA rescuer was called to a field in Tow Law, near Bishop Auckland, on 23 January by a dog walker whose pet found the black and white cat wedged in a small...
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Petributes launches new Chihuahua urn

Petributes, the leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has launched a new Chihuahua urn for its trade and consumer customers. This new addition adds to the company's growing collection of breed-specific figurine dog urns which offer a means to store a pet's ashes discreetly, using a hollow interior. The...
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Real life pooches light up billboards across the UK following national...

To light up the nation’s faces this January with the joy of a picture-perfect pup, fresh dog food company, Butternut Box, has launched a series of billboards across the UK as part of their #DogsDeserveBillboards competition. Hosted on social media, entrants were asked to submit a photo or video of...
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Staffordshire woman takes on marathon challenge inspired by terminally ill mum

A police officer from Staffordshire is running the London Marathon to raise money for the RSPCA in honour of her terminally-ill mum who is battling cancer. Anna Plant from Leek in Staffordshire will be taking part in the 26.2 mile challenge in October this year inspired by her incredible mum. Anna...
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Pet Dental Health Month: Top tips to help maintain healthy teeth...

Pet's teeth have a lot of work to do, dogs use their mouths for more than just eating, they use them to play, explore and taste a lot of their surroundings too. If your dog’s teeth aren’t properly cared for, it can cause problems. To highlight Pet Dental Health Month...
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Arden Grange launches ‘The Home of the Range’ TV advertising campaign

Arden Grange launch a new national TV advertising campaign, ‘Arden Grange – The Home of the Range,’ which will be broadcast from today (1st February) across ITV, Channel4 and Sky networks. Having just celebrated 25 years in business, the new Arden Grange TV Campaign signals a new phase in the...
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Woof woof! Tyson the cake will reduce your carbon pawprint!

Tyson the Chihuahua Cake is on a mission to tickle your tastebuds and save the planet! The Vegan Kind has unveiled its exciting new sweet treat, inspired by a beloved pet pooch, which promises to help people lower their daily carbon footprint, plant trees and fund a campaign to reduce...
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Do you have the UK’s naughtiest pet?

Pets can cause carnage in the house, from serial sofa chewers to torn up cushions - we all know how much damage our beloved, furry friends can do. And a new competition has launched to find some of the UK's most destructive (but hilarious) pets, with the winner receiving a £200...
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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...