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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...
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Ban for Wigan woman who failed to seek vet help for...

A woman who failed to tackle her rabbit’s ill health, or meet the needs of her dog, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after an RSPCA prosecution. Sarah Murgatroyd (D.o.B 21.01.1978), of Broom Road, Wigan, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act and appeared...
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Heroic dog raises money for Battersea despite battling terminal illness

A brave dog, who was set to take part in a Battersea Muddy Dog Challenge event before being diagnosed with a terminal illness, has completed her own fundraising walk for the leading animal welfare charity.     Tank, an eight-year-old Labrador Cross, was originally signed up by her owners to take part...
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Preston luxury pet firm expands by opening its first store

Pet Hamper, based in Preston and launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, sells high-end goodies for cats and dogs. Initially an online-only retailer, the company is building on its early success by opening its first physical store. Following months of research, design and DIY, the new home of Pet Hamper offers a...
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Nutravet launch smaller packs of dental supplement, Nutraplaque

Nutravet has launched smaller 15 packs of their oral health supplement, Nutraplaque. The smaller packs make it easier for pet owners to trial the capsules and to test the palatability for pets. Plaque, tartar and gum inflammation are very common in pets and among the most common concerns seen by...
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Pet parents would rather go without essentials than see their pooches...

Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that almost half (45%) of pet parents are cutting back on luxuries in their own lives so their dogs don’t have to. In fact, 68% say they’d rather go without essentials than have their pooch suffer, proving...
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Organisers of Rabbit Awareness Week celebrate success of neutering campaign

Burgess Pet Care, the organisers behind the Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW), are celebrating the success of this year’s neutering themed campaign, with 98% of veterinary professionals surveyed stating that RAW continues to have a positive impact on the care of rabbits in the UK. The survey, which was conducted by...
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Appeal after kitten ‘thrown from vehicle’ in Cheshire undergoes surgery

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten believed to have been thrown from a moving vehicle suffered serious injury. The six-week-old, who has been named Winston by volunteers at RSPCA Crewe and Nantwich Branch, is now making a good recovery after his ordeal. He was spotted by delivery driver...
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RNLI and Dogs Trust team up to keep the nation’s dogs...

As millions are set to flock to the seaside to make the most of the warm weather, two of the UK’s leading charities – Dogs Trust and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) – have teamed up to ensure our canine friends and their owners stay safe on the...
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Survey reveals the health improvements in pets since switching to a...

Raw pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke have run their annual Health & Happiness survey, speaking to 1,399 dog owners, 212 cat owners and 33 cat and dog owners to concretely understand the beneficial impact its customers have seen since switching to a raw diet for their...
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Over half of puppies and kittens seek vet care within their...

More than one in two puppies and kittens (56%) have needed veterinary treatment within the first couple of years of their lives, with seven percent requiring surgery and 2% passing away before they turned two.  The research, by London’s first all-inclusive vet clinic Snoots Vet, also found that more than...
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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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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...