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Boom in period-style pet names as Rover unveils regency style doghouse

Rover.com has today unveiled the UK’s top dog names for 2024, revealing that Bridgerton fever is sweeping the nation, film and tv are reshaping canine trends, and IT girls continue to inspire a new generation of four-legged champions.  Bridgerton take the lead  Names like Lord (+790%), Dukie (+290%) and Duchess (+13%) have seen impressive increases, while fan-favourite characters such...
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Treating my pet: what’s good and what’s not so good!

The age-old ‘new year, new me’ tradition leaves a lot of us reflecting on how we can improve our health, our attitudes towards diet and exercise, and our overall wellbeing – but what about our pets? Like us humans, what we put into our pets’ bodies impacts their overall health...
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Elderly dog struggling to find a new home due to his...

An elderly dog is struggling to find a family to take him on due to his age and some health problems. Ten-year-old Akita Kuzey came into the RSPCA’s care in October and has been waiting for six months for a new family to take him home but has been overlooked...
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Precious pooch needs life-saving treatment after devouring chocolate treat

PDSA vets are warning pet owners to be extra vigilant this Easter after a sweet-toothed pooch needed emergency treatment after devouring a chocolate Easter brownie. Bunty, a cheeky six-year-old Lakeland Terrier from Kings Norton, Birmingham, managed to get her paws on an entire chocolate brownie – and what started as...
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Pure Pet Food reveal their top tips for keeping your dog...

Now that spring has officially sprung, pet experts at Pure Pet Food are urging pet parents to keep their dogs safe from any dangers that crop up come springtime. As the blooming daffodils, lighter nights and warmer weather start to approach (we might still be waiting on this last one...
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Wrinkly dog plagued with skin and eye issues due to his...

A young bulldog is facing lengthy specialist treatment and possible surgery to improve his quality of life due to ‘excessive wrinkles’ caused by extreme breeding. Sixteen-month-old British bulldog Rubble was taken in by the RSPCA Cumbria West branch in February when his owner could no longer take care of him. Ally...
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Battersea’s ‘heartbreaker finds a home after becoming internet sensation

Earlier this year, a rescue dog named Luke shattered hearts across the world after being stood up at a special Valentine’s Day party thrown in his honour. Finally, after 225 days in Battersea Brands Hatch’s care, and becoming a media sensation, Luke has found a loving new home. After hitting...
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Tiana stays true to its roots by championing Ramadan & Eid...

It’s interesting to note that there are 132 pet food producing companies operating throughout Europe and not one of them produces halal-friendly pet food. To this day Tiana stands tall as a 3-strong grain-free range of freeze-dried cat food made from only all-natural, human-grade ingredients, which marries a steely commitment...
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The Kennel Club cautions dog owners on canine chocolate consumption ahead...

New data released ahead of Easter by The Kennel Club, the UK’s largest organisation dedicated to dog welfare, shows cases of chocolate poisoning in dogs accelerate in April. The data, collated and analysed by Agria Pet Insurance, The Kennel Club’s insurance partner, reveals that April, on average, sees a 54%...
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Research reveals top songs to calm your anxious pooch

New research from the wellness brand for dogs, Pooch & Mutt, has discovered the perfect formula for curating a calming data-driven playlist for your dog. Any dog owner knows that soothing your pooch can be difficult, especially with over-active and energetic puppies. Numerous scientific studies and research have shown that...
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Dog ownership may reduce blood pressure and reduce the risk of...

April marks National Pet Month, celebrated as an appreciation of pet ownership. As a nation of dog lovers, more than 1 in 3 UK households own a dog, but many don’t fully appreciate all the physical and mental health benefits of owning a canine companion. Dogs bring so much pleasure...
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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...