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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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Beware of the BBQ, hidden pet hazards 

Emergency vets issue barbecue hazard warning to pet owners during National BBQ Week. With the summer fast approaching and the hot weather making a welcome return, many households across the country will be firing up the barbecue to enjoy some al fresco dining.  But barbecues can pose many hazards for our...
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Sad story of Hugo the Frenchie shows the true cost of...

While other dogs his age were bounding around using up their puppy energy, Hugo the French bulldog was already suffering from a number of medical ailments by his first birthday which were restricting his ability to breathe and walk. His quality of life was poor, even though he was a...
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Campaign to protect dogs lives against rabies commences in Cambodia

The biggest charity rabies vaccination drive in Cambodia started in Phnom Penh this week through Mission Rabies, a project of Worldwide Veterinary Service which recently merged with Dogs Trust, and has immunised over 35,000 dogs in the first five days. With the fear of rabies resulting in an estimated 100 million*...
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Animal Friends Pet Insurance announces new eight-part podcast series

Pet insurance provider, Animal Friends has launched a brand new weekly podcast for pet lovers and wildlife advocates - ‘A Walk in the Park…With Animal Friends’. The podcast, which is hosted by Patricia Gardiner, Chief Marketing Officer at Animal Friends (accompanied by her faithful furry best friend, Skye, the German Shorthaired Pointer)...
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Amazing transformation of sheepdog who had 5kg of matted fur removed

An old English sheepdog has had an amazing transformation and looks like a completely different dog after having 5kg (11lb) of severely matted fur removed. Barney arrived in RSPCA care from a home in South London, where he hadn’t been exercised, socialised or groomed for five years. When RSPCA animal...
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Arden Grange launch NEW dog training treats

Arden Grange is expanding their line-up of much-loved, super premium dog treats to include their first-ever soft snacks. The new range consists of four delicious varieties of grain free, dog training treats made with fresh meat and added superfoods. They all contain potent natural supplements to support the joints and digestion...
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Dogs Trust issues warm weather guidance as summer temperatures rise 

Dogs Trust, the nation’s largest dog welfare charity, is warning dog owners that “twenty is plenty” when it comes to exercising dogs this summer.  With the arrival of warmer weather, Dogs Trust has issued guidance that exercising dogs in temperatures as mild as 21 degrees centigrade can be problematic for...
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Pet owners 6 times less likely to find a rental property...

56% of rental properties didn’t allow smokers, whereas 93% would turn away potential tenants with pets. Pet owners find it more difficult to secure a rental property in comparison to smokers. UK rental market research found that an average of just 7% of available rental properties are listed as ‘pets...
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Dogs Trust urges Government not to drop the ball on Kept...

With the help of Waffle, a dog smuggled to the UK from Slovakia, Dogs Trust today hand delivered a letter to the Prime Minister, asking for the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill to be passed through Parliament before it’s too late.  Accompanied by the smuggled pup, Dogs Trust’s Veterinary Director,...
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Vet shares 8 top tips to keep dogs safe ahead of...

As the met office releases its weather predictions for June, the UK is set to experience predicting temperatures as high as 35C with an ‘African plume’ sweeping across Europe. However, excessive sun exposure and heat can pose problems for our pets. Thankfully, Pooch & Mutt’s in-house Veterinary surgeon Dr Linda Simon has some top...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...