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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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Dog behaviourists reveal why our pets can feel SAD, just the...

Whilst it's common knowledge that 2 million people in the UK suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), did you know that dogs can be impacted by it too? Vet charity PDSA found that 1 in 3 dog owners notice their pets appear down or depressed during the dreary, cold months,...
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Pulvis Art Pet Urns arrive at Petributes

Petributes, the leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has announced the introduction of a selection of Pulvis ceramic urns to their pet urn range. The compact collection features five handmade urns to help families wishing to honour their four-legged friends. Pulvis' memorial products have been carefully designed to sit...
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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home reveal record year for number of...

With a rise in the number of households welcoming new pets to their family during Covid, coupled with the financial devastation of the cost-of-living crisis, 2023 has seen the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home taking in more pets than ever before. So far this year, the Home has received a...
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Southampton pet retailer launches ‘Puppy Natter’ for training, tips and furry...

Pups and proud paw-rents headed to Healthy Pet Store in Totton for a morning of mixing and mingling with fellow tiny tail-waggers. The pet food and accessory retailer invited pups from across the region to its new puppy socialisation initiative - ‘Puppy Natter’ - a monthly hour-long session of cuteness,...
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How to pet-proof your car

From holidays away to quick trips to the vet, we are taking our pets into our cars more frequently. And it is no surprise, with some 62% of UK households now owning a pet, that people consider our four-legged friends to be a part of the family. So how do...
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8 ways to spoil your dog this Christmas without breaking the...

With the festive season just around the corner, many pet owners love the opportunity to spoil their dogs just as much as the rest of the family. In fact, a recent study revealed that dog owners around the UK are planning to spend an average of £55.72 on Christmas gifts...
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Battersea highlights importance of microchipping pets as charity reveals only 2%...

A new report on pet microchipping from animal welfare charity Battersea, shows a troubling decline in effective microchipping of both cats and dogs.    In 2022, only two per cent of stray cats brought to Battersea were able to be reunited with their owners through a microchip, and three out of...
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Last chance to have your say in the Great British Small...

With less than a week to go before the closure of a UK-wide survey which will delve into the wellbeing of the nation’s small pets, organisers Burgess Pet Care are calling on the nation’s pet lovers to have their say. The Great British Small Animal Census focuses on small animals’...
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Dog behaviourist reveals the safest ways to take your dog to...

As Christmas is all about spending time as a family, no one should miss out - including our furry friends,  so with searches for dog friendly Christmas markets up by 114%, expert holiday letting agents Canine Cottages have shared their picks on the UK's top 6 dog friendly Christmas...
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Vet’s share 5 tips to prolong your pets life!

November is Senior Pet Month, and with 57% of us owning a pet at some point, it’s important to know how to get as many years with your pet as possible. To help keep senior pets in better health and enjoying their golden years for even longer, pet experts at...
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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...