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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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Cat with severe breathing problems had 20cm grass blade stuck in...

A rescue cay who was choking and gasping for breath turned out to have a 20cm blade of grass wedged solid in her throat. The surprise diagnosis came after the cat – named Willow – underwent an online consultation with vets at Vets Now before being rushed to the pet...
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Cats knock dogs off top spot as man’s best friend

New data from pet insurance provider Bought By Many reveals that during the pandemic, insurance policies for cats grew by 205% year-on-year, 13% more than dogs. The residents of Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire are turning into feline fanatics as the town has seen the popularity of cats increase by more than...
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Best dog-friendly walks in England

Vet charity, PDSA shares their top dog-friendly walks in England, perfect for the summer As lockdown rules slowly ease and the summer holiday period is here, now might be a good time to explore the great outdoors with your dog. Walking helps to keep your dog healthy and happy and gives...
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Rescue Beagle helping to raise homeless kitten during lockdown

A former Battersea dog has been busy throughout lockdown helping to head-rear a tiny kitten who had been left homeless. Duke, 10 arrived at Battersea in 2016 when he was found as a stray in Guildford. The unusual-looking Beagle cross soon caught the eye of Laura Cushway, Battersea’s Animal Partnerships...
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More than half of Brits preferred their pet’s company to their...

A recent survey by Rosewood Pet Products revealed that more than half of Brits preferred the company of their four-legged friends than their partner. Reasons for this included ‘They don’t answer back or mess the house up!’, ‘my dog is less opinionated’ and ‘I can talk as much or as...
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Three animal lovers will be covering 150km in 15 days to...

A team of three animal lovers have pledged to run, cycle, horse ride and walk 150km each in just 15 days to raise money for the RSPCA. Claudia Corner, equine operations manager at the RSPCA, Inspector Suzanna Smith, and Charlotte Neary, the equine yard supervisor at RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre...
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Giant puppy searching for a home

RSPCA Bath Cats and Dogs Home is appealing for a loving new home for gentle giant Odin. The Eleven-month old St Bernard weighs more than 62kh – the same as a cougar- and stands at 1m tall, towing over his friends. Despite his size and stature, he’s a very shy boy...
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PDSA reunites NHS nurse with cat missing for three years

PDSA highlight the importance of keeping microchip details up to date after they reunite an NHS nurse with her cat three years after he went missing Francesca, from Northfield Birmingham burst into tears of joy when she received the call from PDSA to say that Oliver had been found, with...
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The unseen consequences of coronavirus: heartbreak for owners forced to give...

With day to day life still dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s sad but unsurprising that its effects and consequences are being felt by animals as well as humans. Last month, three-year old Siberian Husky Ghost was signed over to animal charity, Mayhew after his owner lost their job as...
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RSPCA received more than 1,000 reports about guinea pigs last year

This Guinea Pig Appreciation Day (16 July) the RSPCA is highlighting the importance of neutering these small pets after receiving more than 1,000 reports about them last year. The animal welfare charity received 1,127 reports about guinea pigs in need throughout England and Wales last year (2019) and 338 so...
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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...