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Crufts 2025 tickets go on sale: World’s greatest celebration of dogs...

Dogs from all walks of life are preparing to put their best paws forward, as tickets are now on sale for Crufts 2025, which is returning to the NEC in Birmingham, from 6 – 9 March. Organised by The Kennel Club, the four-day event, which is expected to welcome over...
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Hundreds of dogs to walk in aid of rescue pets in...

A posse of pooches will be taking their owners for a walk, which is in aid of Bath Cats and Dogs Home’s annual Wag Walk on Sunday 17 May. Hundreds of dogs took part last year in the fundraising event which is sponsored by local practice Bath Vets.  Walkers can...
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Bichon Frisé and Miniature Poodle win places in Crufts Best in...

Day one of Crufts saw the first two dogs win their place in the Best in Show Final on Sunday evening. Frankie, a Miniature Poodle won the Utility Group title and Pablo, A Bichon Frisé originally from Spain won the Toy Group title at Crufts yesterday (Thursday 5th March). Frankie (Ch...
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Warwick Racecourse to host its first dog friendly fixture

Warwick Racecourse is encouraging racegoers to bring their four-legged friends with them for a family day out on its Countryside Race Day fixture. The family fixture on Sunday 8 March is also the traditional fundraising day for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, a charity the racecourse has supported by...
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International Crufts entries fall significantly for first time in a decade

The number of overseas dogs due to compete at Crufts 2020 has seen a significant drop for the first time in around a decade. This marks a sign of concern amongst dog owners about travelling in a post-Brexit world, and an indicator of the possible implications Brexit will have on...
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Win Tickets to Crufts with Natures Menu

Fancy a day out at the world’s most famous dog show? We’ve teamed up with our friends at Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw pet food and Europe’s leading expert in raw, to offer TWO lucky winners a pair of tickets to Crufts 2020. The world’s greatest dog show...
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Cat lovers can nominate their furry friends for the National Cat...

Cat lovers across the UK are being invited to nominate their furry friends for the biggest event in the feline year – the National Cat Awards 2020. The annual event is run by Cats Protection, and celebrates the nation’s most marvellous moggies, with heart-warming tales of devotion, courage and companionship. Cats...
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The biggest UK cat event, LondonCats comes to Surrey this weekend

LondonCats, the UK’s biggest cat event is back with its International Show and heads to Sandown Park in Surrey on the 10th January. Following the huge success of previous events around the UK in 2019, the team is back in in Surrey for its annual three-day January event. And for...
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Tickets go on sale for Crufts 2020

Tickets are now on sale for Crufts, the world’s greatest celebration of dogs, which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 5th – 8th March 2020. The four-day event, which attracts more than 150,000 people and over 27,000 dogs, boasts a diverse programme of dog competitions in different categories and...
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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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UK Agility Team win bronze medal at World Championships in Finland

The GB High Hopes team has won an overall bronze medal in the Large team competition at the FCI Agility World Championships. Held in Turku, the World Championships saw hundreds of handlers and dogs take part over the weekend (19 to 22nd September), from 41 countries, including Australia and Chile,...
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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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Young agility handlers and dogs secure success in Belgium

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB are celebrating a successful weekend, after winning one gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Junior Open Agility World Championships, which were held at Sentower Park, Belgium between 19-21 July. Leading the accolades was 16-year-old Mia Steedman, from Doncaster, and...