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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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More than half of pet owners enjoy the company of their...

More than half of pet owners admit they enjoy the company of their pet more than of their best friends, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found that despite the stresses and strains of modern life our bonds with our pets remain strong and is even...
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Fireworks petition backed by 358,000 people handed in to UK government

Fireworks campaigners today handed in a petition backed by 358,000 people, calling on the government to restrict their use. The RSPCA and FAB Firework Abatement UK today visited the Office for Product Safety and Standards in Birmingham with the petition which renews calls for an urgent review into the existing,...
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Battersea urges the public not to overlook older dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are asking the public not to overlook older dogs who are looking for new homes. A nine-year old mongrel named Daisy has been at Battersea for nearly 100 days, but so far no one has come forward to give her a warm home this winter....
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Ginger moggy looking for a new home after months of treatment

A ginger tabby cat who was taken into RSPCA care with a large abscess and had to wear a ‘lampshade’ collar for three months is now looking for his forever home. The stray Moggie, named Whispa was taken to the RSPCA in June this year with a chronic ear...
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Pet owners encouraged to seek advice on travel plans ahead of...

The government urges pet owners to contact their vet with regards to travel plans with their pets ahead of the UK’s exit from the EU. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has issued advice to pet owners about what they need to do to make sure they...
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RSPCA warns shoppers not to be fooled by ‘fake’ fur this...

As the weather turns colder the RSPCA highlights concerns about the use of real animal fur – marketed as fake fur on some items of clothing. As we head into winter, many shoppers will be thinking of updating their wardrobe with fashionable fur lined hooded coats and bobble hats –...
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Cotswold RAW launches its ‘3 birds in a bowl’ raw festive...

Cotswold RAW launch their flavoursome seasonal special, 'three birds in a bowl' range, just in time for the festive period. A bird in the hand might well be worth two in the bush but what about three, free range, raw birds in a dog bowl complete with seasonal veg? As...
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Dogs Trust offers advice to dog owners during Road Safety Awareness...

This week (19th -25th November) is Road Safety Awareness Week, which can also be applied to dogs and their owners. With the clocks having recently gone back, Dogs Trust Canterbury is offering advice to dog owners to help prevent road accidents when out walking their dogs in the evening. ­­­­ Now...
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Battersea cat finally finds new home after 161 days in cattery

One of Battersea Dogs & Cats home longest feline residents has finally found a new home after they posted a video of her on Facebook. Ruby, the nine-years-old Tortoiseshell spent 161 days at Battersea’s Old Windsor Cattery in Berkshire, over seven times longer than the average Battersea cat. Staff at the...
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Dogs Trust Shoreham set for festive fun at annual Christmas fair

Dogs Trust Shoreham is inviting locals to join them at their annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 25th November. The event is packed full of fun for all the family, including four-legged-friends and Supporter Relations Officers, Lisa and Pia are excited to enter the festive season with the rehoming centre’s supporters. Pia...
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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...