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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...
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Heartbreak turns to happiness for dog tied to gates of rehoming...

A dog left tied to the gates of Dogs Trust Merseyside has found happiness at the heart of a new forever family. Kilo, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was found by staff in March at the Huyton-based rehoming centre. He had been left with his food bowls and a hand-written note...
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Kitten tied up in plastic bag and abandoned is rescued by...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young kitten was discovered tied up in a plastic bag with pieces of Saturday’s newspaper and abandoned in Norfolk. The female tabby kitten was thankfully found by a dog walker at around 5am in Broad Grove just south of Grimston in Norfolk...
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Barking Heads partners with the UK’s most dog-friendly festival, Standon Calling

Natural pet food brand Barking Heads proudly announces its exclusive partnership with the UK’s first, and largest, dog-friendly music festival, Standon Calling. The pet-obsessed organisations first joined forces last year to rave reviews. Festival goers are encouraged to bring their furry friends to this inclusive event, taking place from Thursday...
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Barking mad street pawty in Totton kicked off Platinum Jubilee events

Corgis, Collies and Chihuahuas kicked off the Royal celebrations with a barking mad Platinum Jubilee street pawty of their own to toast the Queen. The celebrating canines tucked into pup-cakes, doggy tea and a range of tasty training treats as they settled at tables and chairs for the street pawty...
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Data shows more pets go missing during summer

Pets are most likely to go missing during summer, Petlog, the UK’s largest lost and found pet database has revealed, and urges owner caution as National Microchipping Month begins. Five years’ worth of missing pet data shows a 63 per cent increase in pets being reported as missing or stolen...
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Pooch & Mutt release NEW calming and superfood dental sticks

Pooch & Mutt introduce new, vet approved dental sticks to their range of treats and supplements for dogs. The dental sticks come in two flavours, Superfood ‘Mint & Spirulina’ and Calming ‘Hemp & Sage’ -  both boosted with novel functional ingredients to offer added value! Superfood ‘Mint & Spirulina’ Contains powerful phytonutrients...
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Companionship is number one reason for getting a dog, shows newly...

A newly released study carried out by Dogs Trust has revealed that around eight in ten owners said companionship for themselves was a reason they got a dog. The research, which involved collecting data from a large number of respondents (8,050 current and 2,884 potential dog owners completed the survey),...
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Vet shares 9 top tips to keep dogs safe ahead of...

As the met office releases its weather predictions for June, the UK is set to experience "a lot of dry weather" and warm temperatures, especially in the south of England from June 6 onwards. As the weather warms up and we get our first glimpses of summer, we won’t be...
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Expert tips on moving with your pet to another country

With searches for ‘moving abroad’ seeing a 22% increase in April (vs. March), more people than ever might be set to make the big move to another country, but what does that mean if you’re a pet owner? Moving yourself as well as a beloved pet to another country can...
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Party food for dog sees increase in sales ahead of the...

It’s Jubilee time and it’s not just people who are set to celebrate, as Pets at Home reveals that sales of pet party food are soaring too. From cakes for canines and even ‘wine’ for dogs, Pets at Home stores have seen a 31% increase in sales of pet party...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...