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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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Six in 10 dog-owners say their pooch is as much of...

Pet owners across the UK value their four-legged friends just as much as their two-legged friends, according to research commissioned by healthy pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition.  The research found that more than half (58%) of Brits say their pet is as much of a companion as a fellow...
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Dog whose name means ‘lucky’ is hoping to find a forever...

A dog whose name means ‘lucky’ in Japanese is hoping she will finally live up to her name after waiting for almost two years at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury to find a forever home. Yuki found herself in need of a new home after she continually proved herself to be an...
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Dogs Trust partners with Ruggable on new ‘Dog Trusted, Dog Lover...

The UK's largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust is partnering with Ruggable, the go-to destination for design-forward rugs on a ‘Dog Trusted, Dog Lover approved’ capsule collection, to help more dogs find their forever home. Launched on Monday, 22nd January, Ruggable are donating 10% of each purchase from the collection...
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Lockdown dogs: Canine expert explains why dogs are misbehaving so much

A recent study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests that ‘pandemic-puppies’ are encountering higher rates of problem behaviours, such as separation anxiety and aggression towards other dogs. The study also found behavioural challenges are further exacerbated by new owners, who, in their attempts to address these issues, often resort to...
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Cat missing from home for 10 years reunited with family thanks...

An elderly cat has been reunited with her family who gave up hope of ever seeing her again after she vanished more than 10 years ago. Whiskas, who is 16 years old, was underweight and in a poor condition when she was found straying in Chilton Moor near Houghton le...
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Battersea rescues an abandoned puppy left in an alley with a...

A young dog found straying alone in an alley with an emotional note from her previous owner explaining they could no longer keep her as their landlord no longer allowed pets has since been taken in and rehomed by Battersea.   Nine-month-old Lilo was brought to the charity’s London centre a...
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Hampshire retailer launches parking charge reimbursement scheme for customers

A Southampton pet food and accessory retailer has launched a parking charge reimbursement scheme in a bid to support its customers. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road, Totton, has introduced the scheme which allows customers to claim back one hour of their parking fee with a minimum spend in store...
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Paleo Ridge receives recognition as one of the most ethical businesses...

Paleo Ridge proudly announces its inclusion in The Good Shopping Guide's prestigious list of Top 200 Ethical Companies and Brands. This recognition highlights Paleo Ridge's unwavering commitment to ethical business practices and sustainability, placing the company among the most conscientious businesses globally. The Good Shopping Guide, renowned for its comprehensive evaluation...
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Bella & Duke appoints new Chief Executive

Rosyth-based pet food and wellbeing company, Bella & Duke, today announces the appointment of James Sturrock as Chief Executive. The news comes as former CEO and co-founder Mark Scott moves to a non-executive director role. Following a record-breaking year as the UK’s leading subscription raw pet food company, delivering over 15...
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PDSA vet offers advice on how to spot hypothermia in pets

With the arctic blast causing temperatures to dip as low as -14C in the Highlands and -11C in England, PDSA vets have issued advice on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
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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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Blossom the dog saved by PDSA after dog attack left her...

A loveable Maltese cross dog named Blossom was saved by PDSA vets after suffering extensive wounds to her neck and chest from another dog, while out on a walk. The seven-year-old dog, whose favourite pastime is shredding her owner’s post, was being walked by a friend when out of nowhere...