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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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RSPCA staff work to prepare dog with failing eyesight for new...

A loveable dog called Bear is working hard with RSPCA staff to learn special voice commands after vets discovered the Malamute was losing his sight. Tow-year-old Bear arrived at Altham Animal Centre, in Accrington, in December 2020 along with three other Malamute and German Shepherd types. They’d been signed over...
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nutravet offers advice to pet owners for spring

This week is the official start of spring and the experts at nutravet share some top tips to keep pets safe and healthy at this time of year. With the promise of warmer weather and longer days, Spring is a light relief from cold frosty weather for many pet owners....
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Mayhew launches new online advice hub to support pet owners

London-based animal charity, Mayhew has created a brand-new online advice hub with information and tips to help get ready to welcome a new cat or dog. For over 135 years, Mayhew’s team of in-house experts have been there for dogs, cats and communities in need and the hub is aimed...
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IAMS launch new brand campaign in line with National Pet Week

To coincide with National Pet Day, IAMS is investing in a three-month brand campaign spanning TV radio, digital and print media. The campaign aims to remind pet owners that IAMS’ exceptional nutrition containing high quality animal protein provides pets with the fuel they need to thrive. Celebrating over 70 years of...
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MP Tim Loughton joins puppy smuggling taskforce

Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham has joined forced with Dogs Trust to call on the government to stop the illegal importation of puppies into the UK. With significant changes to pet travel now that we have reached the end of the transition period, Dogs Trust is urging...
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Pawfect Foods enters the premium treats for cats fray

Pawfect Foods has introduced premium cat treats to its Nature's Feast range of natural pet treats. Latest pet data suggests that dogs certainly aren’t getting everything their own way with felines now over taking dogs to become the most popular domestic pet. Whilst some factors like living space, feeding and purchase...
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Battersea launches live cat cams

Battersea has launched its brand-new Cat Cams, to enable rescue cats of all shapes, sizes and stories to help lift the spirts of the British public through the last few weeks of lockdown. Carefully positioned webcams in the cattery at Battersea’s London centre will allow people all across the country...
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Bald dog hopes appearence won’t stop him from finding a loving...

A cheeky little Westie who has been left hairless due to skin and allergy problems is hoping to find a new home with owners who can look past his strange appearance. Nine-year-old Jay arrived at the RSPCA’s Macclesfield, SE Cheshire and Buxton branch in January after being taken in by...
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UK first ‘dog theft lead’ appointed by Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire Police have become the first police force in the country to appoint a dedicated specialist dog theft lead. The move comes as a survey launched by Nottinghamshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPPC) Emma Foody in response to growing cases of dog theft across the country during the pandemic,...
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Fundraising appeal launched for specialist surgery on cropped dog’s ears

An RSPCA branch is trying to raise thousands for specialist surgery to treat a cropped dog’s chronic ear condition. Two-year-old American, Lexi was in chronic pain, scratching at her ears and crying after the ear condition was left without treatment. When an RSPCA inspector brought her into the charity’s Coventry &...
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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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Blossom the dog saved by PDSA after dog attack left her...

A loveable Maltese cross dog named Blossom was saved by PDSA vets after suffering extensive wounds to her neck and chest from another dog, while out on a walk. The seven-year-old dog, whose favourite pastime is shredding her owner’s post, was being walked by a friend when out of nowhere...