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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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Lily’s Kitchen joins paws with Dogs Trust to help dogs in...

Lily’s Kitchen is launching a Limited Edition Dogs Trust Dinner recipe for dogs in support of its partnership with Dogs Trust, the UK’s leading dog welfare charity. What better way to treat your best friend to a mouth-watering dinner than by helping build a better future for another furry family...
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Young agility handlers and dogs secure success in Belgium

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) Agility Team GB are celebrating a successful weekend, after winning one gold, two silver and three bronze medals at the Junior Open Agility World Championships, which were held at Sentower Park, Belgium between 19-21 July. Leading the accolades was 16-year-old Mia Steedman, from Doncaster, and...
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Dogs Trust and Cats Protection issue urgent appeal for fosterers to...

Two specialist fostering services that support pet owners fleeing domestic abuse have issued an urgent appeal for more volunteers to come forward and open their homes to pets in need after experiencing an increase in demand for their services.  This appeal comes as Freedom, managed by Dogs Trust, and Lifeline,...
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‘Unbelievable’ transformation of spaniel rescued from starvation by RSPCA

A dog who is ‘loving, gentle and wants to be friends with everyone’ is unrecognisable from the ‘skin and bones’ she was when she was rescued by the RSPCA. Springer spaniel Lola was 18-months-old when she was rescued by the RSPCA in September 2023 after being taken into a local vet emaciated*....
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It’s wedding season – here’s how to include your dog in...

Wedding days are often filled with celebrations with the ones you love the most, so it’s understandable that for many people it simply wouldn’t feel right to celebrate their special day without their faithful furry companion. “From a ‘dog of honour’ to a ring bearer, the possibilities of including your...
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New research reveals 78% of pet owners share their bed with...

Research from Rover.com has today revealed that a whopping 78% of the nation’s pet owners share their bed with their dog, with 47% even admitting to tucking them in under the covers. However, it seems three is a crowd, as almost 1 in 5 (19%) Brits* say they’ve kicked their partner...
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Is dog’s glum face putting off adopters?

A friendly dog who looks glum is struggling to find a new home because of his sad face. Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo was rescued by RSPCA officers due to welfare concerns. He’s been with the team at RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, in Middlesbrough, since March and has been nursed back to full health. And while...
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Puppy rushed to emergency vets after swallowing 20cm wooden chicken skewer

A super-cute puppy called Maverick lived up to the name by somehow swallowing an entire 20cm chicken skewer. The wooden skewer punctured his stomach but, amazingly, the super-strong Border Collie carried on as normal afterwards, running, eating and drinking as usual. It was only 10 days later when a sinister lump...
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Cat-acombs ordeal! Feline trapped under St. Paul’s Cathedral rescued by RSPCA

A cat who disappeared into an underground basement at St.Paul’s Cathedral has been rescued by the RSPCA. The feline tumbled 15 feet down a shaft near to the outer walls of the Grade I listed central London landmark and ended up trapped in the dark basement below the cathedral. Fortunately, a...
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Bond Appetit: Dinnertime is best bonding time for owner and pet

The love between dogs and their owners is a cherished bond, and new research from Tails.com today reveals that mealtime in particular is one of the key ways to create this connection, according to almost half of owners. A whopping 61% of the 2,000 British dog owners surveyed, agree that mealtime is...
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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...