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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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nutravet share their dog walking tips for National Walk Your Dog...

January is National Walk Your Dog Month and whether you’re walking a new pup or your elderly pet, regular exercise is important to maintain your dog’s health. Regular walks not only keep your dog active and their joints working, but they also ensure you beloved four-legged friend enjoys a good...
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RSPCA welcomes new England guidance on dog walking in lockdown

The RSPCA has welcomed new guidance from the UK government which will make it easier for people to walk and exercise their dogs amid ongoing lockdown restrictions. Advice for pet owners in England was updated this week (13 January), and now outlines that people with dogs can go out more...
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RSPCA appeal after kitten in carrier was dumped in alleyway

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten was found dumped in an alleyway in West Bromwich. A member of the public came across the eight-week old black and white male in an alleyway at the Stone Cross Shopping Centre, near Fast 1 Pizza in West Bromwich. The good samaritan...
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RSPCA rescue pets can still find new homes in lockdown

The RSPCA will continue to rehome rescue animals on a delivery basis during the ongoing lockdowns in both England and Wales. Pets including dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and other small furry animals will remain available for adoption as RSPCA centres - now closed to the public - switch to a...
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Dogs Trust Manchester rehome first rescue dog of 2021

The New Year is off to a waggy start at Dogs Trust Manchester as it celebrates rehoming its first dog of 2021. One-year old English Bull Terrier, Lola, had arrived at the Denton rehoming centre in August after a change in her owners’ circumstances meant they could no longer care...
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RSPCA appeals for information after kitten abandoned in freezing cold

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a six-month old kitten was found abandoned in a cat carrier in Harrow on a freezing cold afternoon. A member of the public contacted the RSPCA for help after they spotted the cat’s plight and an Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) attended on Sunday,...
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The Kennel Club Charitable Trust gives new hope to rescue dogs

With emergency funding from The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, Hope Rescue has been able to continue to help abandoned dogs overcome health issues and find forever homes, despite the pandemic. Set against a backdrop of major challenges posed by Covid-19, Hope Rescue based in Llanharan has helped 481 dogs in...
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Blue Cross calls for people to ditch fireworks this NYE, as...

Animal charity, Blue Cross is urging people not to let off fireworks this New Year’s Eve, as pet owners lay bare the extent of suffering loud bangs causes our four-legged friends. As a difficult year for everyone comes to a close, it is understandable that the British public will be...
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Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to dog owners in Devon who...

Dogs Trust is once more bringing some festive cheer to dogs and their owners who are experiencing homelessness or living in housing crisis this Christmas. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has a rehoming centre in Ilfracombe, has been running its unique Hope Project for over 25 years. Throughout the...
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Battersea warns pet owners of toxic festive food this Christmas

Tucking into mince pies, advent calendars and a turkey dinner are all part of the fun at Christmas – but Battersea is advising pet owners to be careful when planning a festive feast. Some human foods can be toxic to dogs and cats and in most extreme cases, some foods...
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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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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home reports highest ever demand for services...

With operational costs continuing to rise and demand for services at an all-time high, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has launched its Winter Appeal to ensure no pet is left without care during the harsh months ahead.  This year has seen record-breaking pressures on the charity, with nearly 400 new...