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Paleo Ridge launch exclusive Black Friday hampers with a chance to...

To celebrate Black Friday, Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading provider of high-quality raw dog food is excited to announce the launch of their exclusive Black Friday Hampers with a unique opportunity to ‘Level Up’ for even greater savings. From Monday 25th November 2024 customers can enjoy generous discounts on a...
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As the country faces the big freeze, Dogs Trust issues warning...

As the Met Office issues cold weather warnings across the country, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has issued its own warning, advising owners to keep their dogs away from ice. Many dogs love to swim but with these freezing temperatures, they may find their usual spot frozen...
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London dog owners the worst for overfeeding their pets

Brits are being asked to put their pups on a stricter diet this New Year as research reveals that pets have likely overindulged at Christmas. New research of 2,000 UK dog owners by pet food brand Edgard & Cooper has found that more than three quarters of dog owners (76%)...
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Abandoned pup has ‘paw-fect’ start to New Year

The team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury have a spring in their step after the New Year got off to the best start possible, with one of the 83 dogs in their care finding their forever home just days into the New Year. Nine-month-old Crossbreed, Willow, has not had the best...
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Mr Bug wins prestigious start-up award

Mr Bug is named the 2023 winner of Startups Just Started Prize. Who doesn’t like to be on a list?  Especially when said Top 100 list is the UK’s longest running and most prestigious compilation of high-flying disruptors and challenger brands.  Besides being the top performing pet food provider on...
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RSPCA celebrates 200 years: 111 pets rehomed each day, 400 laws...

The RSPCA has revealed it has found loving new homes for 111 pets everyday over the past decade, as it urges people to join its million-strong movement for animals to mark its 200th year. New figures show the world’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity has found a new home...
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New Year, new home for ‘toy-loving’ three-legged cat who was rescued...

A three-legged cat whose five kittens died from a severe flea infestation is being ‘thoroughly spoiled’ in her new home, her family have said. Black and white Tuna and two of her babies were rescued by the RSPCA from a property in Grimsby after the animal welfare charity was contacted...
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National Obesity Week: vet urges dog owners to protect their pet

Next week is National Obesity Week, and with clinical studies finding that up to 65% of dogs are obese or overweight, a vet has shared advice for preventing this and tips for what to do if your pet is already overweight.    Jackie Marshall, a qualified vet and Technical Advisor at...
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10-year-old dog reunited with his owners on New Year’s Day thanks...

A beloved 10-year-old Toy Poodle, who was brought to Battersea’s London centre after being found wandering the streets alone, has now safely returned home after the charity was able to find his owners thanks to his microchip.   Staff were surprised to see Lammy arrive at their centre in the...
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The veterinary professionals and practices crowned champions in the Burgess Excel...

The organisers of the Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate the dedication and hard work of veterinary practices and individuals to improving the welfare of the UK’s rabbits and guinea pigs, are delighted to announce the 2023 winners and finalists. A judging panel comprising industry experts, veterinary professionals and rabbit...
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RSPCA appeal after emaciated lurcher abandoned and ‘left to die’ on...

An emaciated dog who was abandoned on Christmas Day in North Yorkshire was in such an appalling state she was lucky to be found alive. Rosie, a seven-year-old lurcher, was collapsed and barely responsive when she was discovered hidden in a hedgerow at Spen Common Lane near Tadcaster at about...
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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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Dogs Trust West Calder seeks new home for their ‘tallest ever’...

A Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Scotland is currently caring for the tallest dog they have ever cared for who is 76cm in height when standing on his back paws and weighs a whopping 47kg, the same as a baby hippo.  Great Dane Crossbreed Harley was handed into the care...