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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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PDSA partners with Royal Canin to tackle growing obesity epidemic

PDSA has announced it is partnering with Royal Canin, in a move to address the UK’s worsening pet obesity crisis. The charity, which provides free and low-cost veterinary care to pets in need, will be working with Royal Canin to raise awareness of rising rates of obesity – made worse...
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Rescue dogs reunited for National Siblings Day

To celebrate National Siblings Day (10 April), a litter of former Battersea dogs took part in a virtual reunion to catch up on all the latest news. For the past year, many of us have been unable to meet up with family members and turned to Zoom to keep in...
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Deaf sheepdog learns sign language to continue rounding up livestock

A collie who ended up in rescue when she lost her hearing and could not longer work has learned sign language so she can continue rounding up livestock. Eight-year-old working collie Peggy was signed over to the RSPCA in December 2018 when her previous owners could no longer keep her. She...
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How to protect your pets in the garden

With Spring brings the promise of warmer and longer days, and pet owners across the UK are looking forward to making the most of the season by relaxing in the garden with their four-legged friends. But while we may love spending time outdoors with our pets, many of us fail...
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Travel tips for UK staycations with ‘lockdown cats and dogs’

As we begin to ease out of lockdown, UK travel will be permitted for England residents from 12 April 2021. Many more families are expected to holiday at home this year – with major restrictions on foreign travel expected to remain in place for some time to come – and...
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Poll reveals positive impact of pets

Pet owners reveal their pets have a positive effect on their overall wellbeing with 94% having a positive impact on their health, study reveals. The poll of pet owners found their four-legged friends make their feel happier (89%), but more than four in 10 don’t have insurance on their pets. Nearly...
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Festival for dog lovers to return this summer

Woofstock UK, a festival celebrating all things dog, is set to get tails wagging as it returns to Devon this August. Founded in 2014, the award-winning event welcomes families and their dogs to join in a weekend of canine-themed fun. Visitors can expect a host of exciting attractions at the festival:...
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Dog theft increases by 19% during lockdown

New research from Direct Line Pet Insurance reveals that reports of dog theft increased by a fifth in 2020. Last year, an estimated 2,438 dogs were reported as stolen to police forces in the UK, a 19% rise on 2019 (2,026). This is the equivalent of seven dogs being reported...
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World’s first ‘Happy Birthday’ song created for dogs and cats

In a World’s first, Natures Menu has launched a special Happy Birthday song, that only dogs and cats can understand. Featuring high pitched frequencies that can only be heard by dogs and cats, meows and barks and squeaky toy noises, the song has been specifically created to help them celebrate...
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Five myths about dog training vets want you to know aren’t...

With more people welcoming pooches to their family, longer evenings present the perfect time to start outdoor training with our four-legged friends. A vet nurse at leading pet health charity, PDSA has issued advice for new owners and those who may need a refresher, when it comes to pet training. PDSA...
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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...