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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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Caring Clare helps to keep cats feline fine

Curious, independent, affectionate and playful, it’s easy to see why cats make great companions. However, there are times when the stress of visiting the vets can make even the most playful puss turn into the fiercest feline. Now veterinary nurse Clare Burrows is sharing her knowledge and experience to help owners...
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Brits go barking mad for dog friendly staycations

With some restrictions still in place for overseas travel 51% of dog owners plan to take their pet on a staycation this year. With a quarter of UK dog owners taking on their new pet during the pandemic, Blue Cross is offering advice to owners who may be taking their...
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The Kennel Club launches vital scheme to improve Dachshund health

The Kennel Club has announced it is launching a vital health screening scheme for Dachshunds, in partnership with Dachshund Health UK. The Kennel Club Intervertebral Disc Disease Scheme will be available for all Dachshund varieties and has been developed based on the existing Dachshund Breed Council IVDD screening programme, in...
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Terrific trio looking for treble the love in new home

Dogs Trust Evesham is on the lookout to find a very special home with room for not one, not two, but a trio of adorable pooches. Dad Dougal, aged six, his daughter Sandy and son Bobby, both aged three, came into the rehoming centre a few weeks ago after their...
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Battersea launches new pet baking series featuring frozen treats and pancakes

Baking has long been a favourite pastime for many of us, and during lockdown many more discovered the simple pleasure of whipping up a sweet or savoury treat from scratch. Now there’s no reason why our pets need to miss out on the joy that baking can bring, as Battersea...
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Cat needs emergency surgery after swallowing hair bands

A curious eighteen-month-old cat has been saved by PDSA vets after needing emergency surgery after swallowing a pile of hair bands. Owner Charlene Edwards, 35 from Gillingham, first noticed a change in Irwin when he went off his food. After changing his diet and tempting him with tasty treats to...
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RSPCA seeing less Staffies and more fashionable breeds

The RSPCA is seeing a growing number of French bulldogs coming into its care as owners struggle to take care of them due to complications and expenses caused by bad breeding. In 2020, the RSPCA took in more than 6,500 dogs with the majority going into the charity’s network of...
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UK-wide animal welfare crisis is a ‘real and significant’ risk unless...

Pet welfare in the UK will become a major issue unless owners can access options for affordable veterinary advice, says a leading vet-tech company. Joii Pet Care has more than 150,000 registered pets, whose owners can get immediate help and advice from qualified vets via online consultations 24/7. Vet-AI, which launched...
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Dog-friendly dining at King’s Cross

King’s Cross and Coal Drops Yard share their pawfect spots for dining this summer. With the nation having welcomed a return to indoor dining, dog-friendly King’s Cross and Coal Drops Yard are reminding proud pooch owners that there’s no need to leave four-legged friends at home. With more than 20 restaurants...
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The hidden dangers of housekeeping

With spring in full swing, many of us have been busy sprucing up our homes and PDSA vets share how to keep your pets safe while spring cleaning. Though we might love that feeling of a squeaky-clean space, it can create a surprisingly dangerous environment for our pets. PDSA Vet Nurse,...
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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...