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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...
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Vet warns of the dangers of exercising your dog in hot weather

With temperatures forecasted to reach highs of 32°C in parts of the UK this week, a leading veterinary charity is warning pet owners to be cautious when exercising their furry friend in the heat.  PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said: “We know how important exercise is to keep a dog’s...
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Poor dog Sarah reaches heartbreaking milestone of 1,000 days at RSPCA...

The RSPCA is making a heartfelt plea to find a home for sweet lurcher Sarah who has sadly been in the care of RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre for a staggering 1,000 days. Monday (12) marks the sad milestone for Sarah - who came into RSPCA care when she was just  a...
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Appeal for information after eight bulldog puppies dumped in an Aldi...

Eight puppies are getting lots of TLC at an RSPCA centre after they were found by a member of the public abandoned in an Aldi bag. They were found on Wednesday 31 July in woods off Hare Hill, in Addlestone, Surrey. The person who found them took the dogs to...
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Cat with ‘tragic’ fish allergy, deaf cat and senior loved-up couple...

Four rescue cats in Leeds are looking to find their forever homes including one cat who is surprisingly allergic to fish! Fruin, Catface, Tootsie and Arthur have waited to find their forever homes for a combined 235 days - but have sadly been overlooked by potential adopters so far. Fruin, a one-year-old black and white...
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New research from Dogs Trust reveals the death of a dog...

The UK is a nation of dog lovers, but sadly, a new survey from Dogs Trust has revealed that one in ten who have ever experienced the loss of their beloved dog felt that there wasn’t anyone they could speak to about their grief.   An overwhelming 89% of UK adults...
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Pet expert warns never feed your dog these common kitchen ingredients 

As National Dog Day lands on Monday 26th of August, Darren Watts, Showroom Design Director at Wren Kitchens, Veterinary Surgeon at PetPlan, Brain Faulkner, and Dr Emma Scales-Theobald PhD from Canine Cottages, advise on how to dog-proof your kitchen. An estimated 12 million UK households own a dog1, and so they warn that common...
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Sidcup gets a new leash of pet care with launch of...

Local animal lover and dog mum of two, Charlotte Arnold, has left her career as an events manager in the finance industry to chase her one true passion – pets. Having grown up surrounded by animals, the launch of Petpals is a dream come true for Charlotte. “Animals, big and...
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Emergency vets issue stark heatstroke warning to dog owners of most...

The UK’s largest emergency vets, Vets Now, has issued a summer warning to dog owners, after a study in their veterinary practices revealed French Bulldogs and English Bulldogs made up over a third (36.98%) of all emergency heatstroke cases. The study by VetCompass at the Royal Veterinary College looked into the clinical records...
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Adorable puppy with one eye smaller than the other finds loving...

A puppy who was born with one eye smaller than the other has won over an adopter - despite his unusual condition. Albi was born with Microphthalmia - a condition where one or both of the eyes are small - and RSPCA staff launched a special appeal to find him a home.  Albi’s...
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International Cat Day – Moving house with a cat

This International Cat Day, Compare My Move has put together a guide on what to do when moving house with a cat.  Cats are very territorial animals that develop a strong connection with their environment, so a house move can cause them a lot of distress. This is why it is important...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...