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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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The rise and fall of Boris – The puppy name, that...

Agria Pet Insurance reveals the 2021 puppy names and trends that have taken the UK by storm as pet owners take inspiration from the pandemic with COVID-related names. Picking a puppy name can almost be as tricky as naming a baby and whilst the moniker we choose may be sentimental...
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Southampton Pet Store launches weight loss initiative

A pet food and accessory superstore in Southampton has launched a healthy weight loss initiative for pets called The Lean Club. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road, Totton, is inviting dog owners to sign up to a three-month health-kick to help their pets live a healthier and longer life. The Lean...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes for cats...

Want to show your furry friend just how much you love them this Valentine’s Day? Lily’s Kitchen has launched two limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes for the occasion; a wet dog food tray for dogs and a paté tray for cats. For the woofer who has your heart, let...
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Burns Pet Nutrition partners with Dog Furiendly for charity 5k run

This January Burns Pet Nutrition are partnering with Dog Furiendly to encourage dog owners to keep fit by grabbing their pets leads and taking part in the Tail Wag to 5k to raise money for the dog charity Broken Biscuits.   The leading healthy pet food company and the number one...
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Abandoned dog ready to love again after months of care and...

An abandoned dog is now ready to meet her match and start enjoying a new life with a forever family - after months of care and attention at an RSPCA animal rescue shelter. Lacie the lurcher was found dumped in a hedgerow near the home of an RSPCA officer, cold,...
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Winter dog care tips from a world-class athlete

ORIJEN pet food has partnered with five times Olympic champion Dame Laura Kenny to offer tips and advice how to keep our four-legged friends in fantastic condition over the winter months. As well as being one of the UK’s most accomplished athletes, Laura is also the owner of beloved pups,...
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Brits think they’re barking mad to get a rescue pet

On Change a Pet’s Life Day (24th January), it’s been announced that record numbers of pets have been given up by owners to rescue homes, and despite nine out of ten Brits saying they would rehome from a charity, expensive vet costs are cited as a major barrier. Since the...
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Five things you should be doing now to prepare pets for...

With many people returning to the workplace after the latest government updates, this means that we will be spending more time away from home – and less time with our furry friends. According to PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, this can have a huge impact on our pets. “The pandemic...
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Deaf dog Rocco learning ‘sign language’ at RSPCA centre in Wales

Dedicated staff at an RSPCA animal centre near Swansea are showing a deaf rescue dog that - even without his hearing - the world can still be a wonderful place. Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rocco, who is nearly eight, first arrived at the charity’s Llys Nini Animal Centre in Penllergaer in...
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Three in 10 pet owners feed their dogs toxic foods

Nearly three in 10 pet owners admit to feeding their dogs something toxic, with apple seeds the most common food they didn’t realise could cause harm, new research reveals. The study was conducted by dog-friendly holiday lettings company Canine Cottages, who also polled pet owners across the nation to reveal...
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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...