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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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Animal groups join forces to launch guidelines for professional dog walkers

Leading animal welfare organisations have joined forces to release a set of guidelines for the unregulated profession of dog walking. Dogs Trust, Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and RSPCA all worked together to produce the Professional Dog Walkers’ Guidelines in a bid to ensure the best welfare for dogs who are...
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RSPCA encourage a healthy start to 2019 for our pets

Animal welfare charity says ‘new year new you’ can be for pets too. To coincide with National obesity Awareness Week in the UK, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to consider their pets’ health and diet this year. At this time of year many people start to think about healthy diets,...
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Cats Protection launches search for UK’s most marvellous moggy

Feline welfare charity Cats Protection is calling on cat owners nationwide to nominate their fury friends in this year’s National Cat Awards. For over a decade, the National Cat Awards have celebrated the difference cats make to owners’ lives by highlighting heart-warming stories of devotion, companionship and courage. Entries open on...
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Comedian asks public to nominate an amazing animal champion

Nominations for the RSPCA Honours Awards are now open and former winner John Bishop is urging people to nominate their animal champions. The animal welfare charity alongside supporter John Bishop is asking members of the public to share their stories about animal champions and nominate a standout character friend, colleague,...
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Feline residents celebrate 14 years of helping dogs find homes

Dogs Trust Snetterton recently celebrated 21 years of rehoming pooches in need, but it’s not just dogs that live at the rehoming centre. When two feral kittens were found in a garage of the nearby village of Shropham in 2005, they were moved on-site to the centre as permeant fixtures,...
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Company of Animals to launch new Halti Double ended lead

Company of Animals are set to introduce a new Double Ended Lead to their award -winning Halti portfolio. Launching to market in January 2019, the new Double Ended Lead provides the perfect multi-functional solution for owners and their dogs, through its 8-in-1 functions. Created to suit a variety of situations,...
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A long-term rescue dog spends Christmas in a new home

A rescue dog who spent two-years being cared for Dogs Trust Newbury has spent Christmas in a loving home. Six-year old Pickles had been in the care of the Hampstead Marshall-based centre since September 2016. After almost 800 days in their care, he got his wish and has now been...
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Halti supports new dog owners with social media campaign

Company of Animals has created a series of fun and educational videos as part of a new social media campaign for its Halti range. The leading dog training and behaviour experts have created the campaign, which will launch across Facebook, Intagram and YouTube early 2019 and will offer training advice...
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Catit launch new tasty lickable cat treats

Catit have launched a new lickable cat treat, which is taking the cat world by storm. Catit Creamy is a healthy and hydrating lickable treat rich in amino acids and come in three tasty flavours; chicken and liver, seaford and salmon. They can be served on a dish of fed...
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Over half of UK pet owners don’t have insurance

Research from comparetemarket.com reveals that over half of pet owners have not taken out insurance or their animal. Despite the high levels of underinsurance, comparethemarket.com reveals that a large minority (44%) of owners would struggle to afford vet bills out of their own savings. The number is even higher for cats,...
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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...