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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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Ten pieces of cat trivia this Happy Cat Month

With a quarter of adults owning a cat and 11.1 million pet cats in the UK, it’s safe to say that we love our feline friends. September is Happy Cat Month and to celebrate, Argos Pet Insurance have shared some interesting cat facts: They love to snooze Cats can sleep up to...
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Cotswold RAW enters the National Sausage Awards (for humans)

Cotswold RAW is spreading the word that our four-legged friends can also celebrate National Sausage Week. To help celebrate National Sausage Week (29 October to 4 November), the premium pet food brand is entering its 80/20 Lamb Sausage into the time-honoured National Sausage Awards - the culinary centrepiece for the...
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Pop-up neutering clinic reunites lost cat with owner

An RSPCA pop-up neutering clinic in Sheffield were delighted to reunite a missing cat with her worried owner. The RSPCA’s Cat Smart scheme held their event at Crystal Peaks shopping centre and aimed to neuter owned cats for free to help tackle the cat over population crisis in the city. However,...
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Two elderly dogs seek special retirement home

The RSPCA in Bath is searching for a very special home for two elderly dogs who have a combined age of 140 in dog years. Collie-cross Poppy is 17-years old – 84 in dog years and her younger friend 10-year old Jack Russell Terrier Daisy – 56 in dog years...
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Kittens dumped in a box are given a second chance

Four young kittens had a lucky escape after being abandoned beside a waste bin in East London. The eight-week old kittens were found in a cardboard box by a family who spotted them beside some bins outside a block of flats in Ilford, East London. The family made the responsible decision...
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Former rescue dog finds her feet as police sniffer dog

A nine-month old former rescue dog has landed on her paws after qualifying as a police sniffer dog. English Springer Spaniel Ruby was being looked after by the team at Dogs Trust Manchester, when her potential for a career with the police was spotted by police dog handler PC Mark...
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Eight million cat owners believe their cat knows what they are...

According to a new report, Britain’s cat crazy pet owners are convinced their feline friends can understand what they are feeling and even what they are saying. The survey of 2,000 British cat owners examined the pet-owner bond and revealed that almost half of UK cat owners are convince that...
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One in three puppies bought online will die within a year

New research from the Kennel Club has found that one in three puppies bought online experience illness or death in their first year. The Kennel Club said that an instant gratification culture is putting puppy welfare at risk as more than 1 million pups are bought before they’ve even seen...
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Pamper-loving pooch seeking new home

A four-year old Labrador Cross is looking for a new home that will provide her with clam surroundings and cater to her love of attention and pampering. Dogs Trust Basildon is currently home to Clover who is a particular fan of hydrotherapy on site at the rehoming centre, which is...
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Natures Menu highlights the importance of responsible puppy ownership

Natures Menu is celebrating Puppy Awareness Week with hundreds of top dogs across the UK successfully graduating from Puppy School. Puppy Awareness Week (1st to 7th September) is an initiative, which aims to help puppy buyers aware of how to find a responsible breeder, and a healthy, happy puppy. To mark...
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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...