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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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King Charles Spaniel crowned greenest breed

The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has been named the ‘greenest’ breed of dog, following new research that scored 25 of the UK's most popular breeds based on how eco-friendly they are. While many of us have become increasingly aware of our carbon footprint over the years, and may have even...
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Fundraising appeal launched to pay for major surgery to help bulldog...

An RSPCA branch has launched a fundraising appeal to pay for extensive treatment and major surgery to help a bulldog with severe health problems. Four-year-old British bulldog Cleo was rescued by RSPCA inspectors and taken in by RSPCA Doncaster, Rotherham & District branch. Branch chief executive Mary McSherry said: “Cleo is...
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Here’s the reason you won’t be able to take rabbits home...

Pet care specialist, Pets at Home, has announced it will be pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at all of its 457 stores over the Easter weekend. From Good Friday to Easter Monday, rabbits will be removed from its pet villages across the country to help put a stop...
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Nutravet to exhibit at DogFest events

Natural animal health manufacturer, Nutravet will be exhibiting at three DogFest events this year. After their success at Crufts 2022, the Nutravet team will be heading to DogFest for the first time this summer.  DogFest welcomes over 150,000 visitors each year with fun dog shows, stunning country walks, advice from experts,...
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RSPCA appeal after puppy dumped in park with fractured leg

A 12-week-old puppy had to have her leg amputated after being found abandoned in a park in Liverpool with an open fracture. The black female lurcher pup was found on the night of Wednesday 30 March by a member of the public and taken to a Liverpool vet. RSPCA animal rescue...
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Yorkshire-based pet food company shortlisted in the 2022 Food and Drinks...

Yorkshire-based pet food company, Pure Pet Food has been shortlisted in the 2022 Food and Drinks Heroes awards. Daniel Valdur Eha and Mathew Cockroft, founders of Pure, have recently been shortlisted for the Animal Food Entrepreneur of the Year award. Starting their business from scratch in Dan’s kitchen in Halifax over...
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450-day adoption wait for rescue dog who had never worn a...

A three-year-old border collie who’d never experienced any human interaction after being raised in a ramshackle barn with 44 other dogs, is still waiting for a home to call her own. Ellie was rescued from run-down premises in Ceredigion by RSPCA Cymru in January 2021 and has been in the...
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Dog rescued and reunited with owner after falling into water treatment...

An inquisitive little dog followed his nose and fell into a 12ft-deep gully at a water treatment plant in County Durham. Terrier Finlay was out walking with his owner, Deborah Rowley from Norton, when he disappeared off into the undergrowth following a noise and fell into a gully. Deborah called the...
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Gemma Atkinson teams up with Hill’s to help feed rescue dogs...

Actress and radio presenter Gemma Atkinson is calling on Brits to show their support for shelter pets, as Hill’s Pet Nutrition launches a campaign in collaboration with pet charity Blue Cross. Gemma, pet parent to Spaniel and Sproodle Ollie and Norman and President of The Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, is asking pet...
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Veterinary experts fear that pandemic puppies may be more likely to...

Puppies may have arguably played their part in getting the nation through the pandemic, but veterinary experts have been raising concerns about the number that may potentially have serious dental issues. Now vets are seeking to find out more about how many puppies may be affected and to identify breed...
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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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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...

The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.  Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...