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Paleo Ridge launch exclusive Black Friday hampers with a chance to...

To celebrate Black Friday, Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading provider of high-quality raw dog food is excited to announce the launch of their exclusive Black Friday Hampers with a unique opportunity to ‘Level Up’ for even greater savings. From Monday 25th November 2024 customers can enjoy generous discounts on a...
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Remember Remember, your pets this November, says Ceva Animal Health

With crowded gatherings, scary masks and loud banging noises, it’s no wonder October to December has been revealed as the most stressful time of year for cats and dogs. Ceva Animal Health has released a list of the top five most distressing occasions for pets and Bonfire Night has been...
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Charities

Animal OBE for outstanding Dorset Search and Rescue Dog

A Search and Rescue Dog from Dorset, who completed hundreds of searches during his exemplary ten-year career has been honoured by PDSA. Border Collie Charlie, who worked with his volunteer handler Matt Cooke, posthumously received the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE – for his outstanding...
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More cats rescued than any other animal, RSPCA reveals

The RSPCA rescued more cats than any other animal last year, collecting more than 22,000 as a result of calls to its national cruelty line. As the charity enters Cat Week, as part of its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals RSPCA inspectors rescued the equivalent of more than 60...
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Cats Protection says microchipping cats should be legal requirement

Cats Protection has welcomed a government call for evidence into introducing compulsory microchipping of pet cats. The UK’s leading feline charity says microchipping should become a legal requirement for owned cats, as it already is for dogs. Currently, eight out of 10 stray cats taken in by the charity’s Adoption...
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Sainsbury’s unveils festive range for pets

The nation’s pets will be tucking into their own festive feast at Christmas thanks to new products unveiled by Sainsbury’s. Following a successful trial earlier this year, for the first time, dog-friendly mince pies are available for pet lovers to buy from Sainsbury’s stores across the country. Made using carob...
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Pure Pet Food look at how long dogs need to exercise

The amount of time different types of dogs needs to walk and exercise for to stay happy and healthy has been revealed by experts. Online healthy pet food retailer, PurePetFood.com has highlighted how long common breeds of dog need to spend out on walks or playing fetch with their owners,...
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Severely matted dog had to have an eye removed

A North Yorkshire woman was sentenced for neglect after vets removed 1kg of severely matted hair from her dog. Jean Audrey Simpson of Milton Avenue, Malton, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (8 October) where she was sentenced in relation to one offence under the Animal Welfare 2006, which...
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Hill’s return to National Pet Show with interactive experience

Hill’s Pet Nutrition will be returning to the National Pet Show this year, promising to take visitors on an interactive journey through their pets’ life. The National Pet Show will be at the NEC on 2nd and 3rd November, showcasing lots of amazing animals, as well as live performances, competitions,...
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Equine crisis sees RSPCA rescue 90 horses a month

The RSPCA urges horse lovers to rehome from them as they rescued almost 90 horses a month last year due to an ongoing horse crisis. The charity rescued 1,071 horses from neglect and suffering last year and has hundreds looking for loving homes. As part of the animal welfare charity’s...
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Company of Animals shares its top gifts for pets this Christmas

We all like to get something special for everyone at Christmas, and the family dog is no exception. Whether you’re looking for stocking filler ideas for your sister’s beloved Schnauzer, or you’ve got a request straight from your own dog, these are the top present picks courtesy of Company of...
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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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Dogs Trust West Calder seeks new home for their ‘tallest ever’...

A Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Scotland is currently caring for the tallest dog they have ever cared for who is 76cm in height when standing on his back paws and weighs a whopping 47kg, the same as a baby hippo.  Great Dane Crossbreed Harley was handed into the care...