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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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New podcast launches as troublesome teenage pups affect 1 in 3...

A new podcast has launched to support dog owners after a recent survey found that nearly a third of dog owners feel they need more guidance when it comes to managing their dog’s behaviour. Hosted by Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu, ‘The Pupcast’ will help puppy owners...
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Two senior dogs get second chance at happiness

A pair of elderly dogs whose owner sadly passed away, have been given a second chance at happiness, thanks to Dogs Trust Salisbury. Fifteen-year old Parsons Terriers, Roy and Sugar arrived at the rehoming centre earlier in October and were cared for by a loving foster carer who provided them...
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Animal lover takes on 12 events in 12 months to raise...

A ten-year old boy from Merseyside has been raising money to help animals in need by taking on 12 evens in 12 months for the RSPCA. Ten-year old Owen Marlowe from Southport in Merseyside has already completed a five-mile walk and a 15-mile bike rise to raise money for the...
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Cath Kidston is searching for the UK’s cutest dogs to model...

British design and lifestyle brand Cath Kidston launches its nationwide search, looking for their Next Dog Model. The winning pup will be the star of the Cath Kidston Spring 2021 Pets collection attending the official photoshoot in November. Images will appear on the campaign page onsite, and across all social...
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Two elderly cats finally find forever home

Two senior cats from RSPCA Northamptonshire have been rehomed after their appeal reached a student vet nurse in Norfolk who offered them a retirement home. Lucy Marheineke from Kings Lynn rehomed Leon and Nikita (16 October) from the RSPCA Northamptonshire branch where they have been cared for ever since their...
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New website PetsRadar introduces Pet Tech Week

New website PetsRadar.com introduces Pet Tech Week as a best friend to pet parents nurturing happy pets. New website PetsRadar.com is introducing Pet Tech Week starting today (19-25 October 2020), delivering the first of many new initiatives that will bring together specialist advice and money-saving deals on cutting-edge products for...
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Warning to pet owners ahead of DIY Halloween and Bonfire Night...

Natures Menu’s Veterinary Education Manager offers her advice on keeping pets safe during Halloween and Bonfire Night With many official Halloween and Bonfire Night events cancelled this year, at home celebrations are set to be the latest trend this autumn, and experts are concerned about the effect it will have...
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Owners feared for Dachshund’s life after he ate chewing gum

Otto the six-month-old Miniature Dachshund was rushed to My Family Vets at Taverham Vets, Norwich, after swallowing five pieces of chewing gum. His owners sought emergency care immediately after the incident as they were worried Otto would choke, or that the chewing gum would affect his insides. What they didn’t...
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Dogs Trust appeals for foster carers in East Anglia to help...

Dogs Trust Freedom Project, a pet fostering scheme run has launched an appeal to animal lovers in East Anglia to temporarily care for dogs of survivors of domestic abuse, enabling their owners to flee to safety. Dogs Trust launched its Freedom Project in 2004, offering a lifeline for dog owners...
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BISSELL launch new SmartClean Pet Cylinder Vacuum

BISSELL introduce the SmartClean Pet Cylinder Vacuum to their floor care range. The SmartClean Pet is a pet-owners best friend with exceptional bag-less vacuuming power rapidly removed dust and debris. The automatic floor type recognition technology detects the floor type and adjusts the suction power on the go for optimal...
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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...