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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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British pet passports could be under threat from no deal Brexit

According to a new study, three quarters of pet owners don’t know their pets could lose their European passport in the event of a no deal Brexit. Currently, EU nationals can travel freely with their cat, dog or ferret – if it has a European pet passport. But leaving the...
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Pets bring happiness, love and calmness, survey suggests

A survey by ExoticDirect has revealed that happiness, love and calmness are the three most popular emotions pet owners feel when stroking their pets. The survey ran by the pet insurance company was aimed at understanding how exotic pet owners feel about their pets, including both singe and multipet ownership. Over...
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Brexit provides an opportunity for us to ‘crackdown on puppy smuggling’,...

As MPs discussed puppy smuggling in Parliament this week, the RSPCA says that Brexit is an opportunity to crackdown on the growing problem. Conservative MP Nigel Huddleston led a Parliamentary debate on the issue, an increasing problem in England and Wales as the demand for fashionable breeds and designer crossbreeds’...
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League is flying high with Fish4Dogs sponsorship

Fish4Dogs has renewed and extended its sponsorship of the UK Flyball League with a two year deal. The league, which was founded last year, highlights inclusivity – actively promoting and encouraging the involvement of diverse groups, including young and disabled teams. The premium pet food company initially sponsored the League’s inaugural...
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Ten terrific Staffies searching for new homes at Dogs Trust Manchester

Dogs Trust Manchester is searching for forever homes for ten super Staffies, all of whom are young at heart OAPs – Older Age Pooches. The team can’t remember looking after so many older Staffordshire Bull Terriers at any one time since the rehoming centre opened its doors in October 2014. Many...
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Zoflora introduces latest fresh Home Fragrance, ‘Green Valley’

Zoflora has extended its popular Fresh Home Odour Remover & Disinfectant range with the launch of their new fragrance. The latest launch, Green Valley, brings fresh and delicate floral fragrance to your home, with elements of crisp green leaves and a clean ozonic note, combined with a bouquet of...
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Dog fighting still rife as RSPCA reveals almost 8,000 reports in...

New figures from the RSPCA reveal that despite being illegal for almost 200 years, dog fighting is still rife in the UK. Almost 8,000 reports of dog fighting incidents have been reported in England & Wales in the past four years, according to the figures from the RSPCA. The RSPCA...
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Top tips to dog proof your garden

With the weather heating up and summer fast approaching, many of us have taken to our gardens for a little downtime. However, our furry friends often have the same idea, and they love digging up our once-gorgeous lawns. So what triggers our lovable dogs’ digging behaviour and how we can...
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Local foster carers needed for four-legged friends

Dogs Trust Newbury is calling on local dog lovers to consider volunteering to foster a dog whilst they wait to be adopted. Dogs Trust Home from Home scheme was launched in 2015 and finds foster homes for dogs that need a little extra TLC and time out from the hustle...
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Easter hazards: keep your pet healthy this Easter

Easter can be a fun and exciting time for many when we can enjoy a nice break and some much-needed downtime with our pets. Whether you’re enjoying nice long walks with your dog or tucking into your favourite chocolate egg, as a pet owner it’s important to remember the hazards...
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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...