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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
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RSPCA say the law is letting down dogs who look a...

The RSPCA is again calling on the UK government to review the Dangerous Dogs Act after thousands of dogs have lost their lives in the UK since it was introduced. Yesterday (12 August) marked the anniversary of the introduction of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 which includes Section 1, the...
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Win a Pure Pet Food Adult Starter Pack – worth £44.99

We’ve teamed up with Pure Pet Food to give you the chance to win an Adult Starter Pack for your dog worth £44.99. To be in with a chance all you have to do is go to our Facebook page: Like & share the pinned post Like our page Tag...
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PitPat announced as official partner of The Great Dog Walk

PitPat has today announced their partnership with The Great Dog Walk, as the official Health and Fitness partner. PitPat, the UK’s leading dog activity monitor, continue their mission to get Britain’s dog owners as excited about walkies as their dogs are. For every person that takes part in one of...
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RSPCA rescues cat with ‘paw hanging off’

The RSPCA is appealing to find the owner of a cat who was rescued with severe injuries. The ginger and white male cat was rescued on Monday in Throwley, Faversham, Kent with horrific injuries, which saw his paw literally hanging off. The cat, who has been named Aslan by RSPCA staff...
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Nine of the best UK dog walks

British pet owners opting for staycations in the UK have been offered guidance on some of the best dog walks in the country. Pet experts from Pure Pet Food have revealed nine of the most picturesque, dog-friendly walks covering all corners of the UK. Lying on an island means Brits, and...
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Do you really know what you are feeding your furry friend?

New research from Paws.com found that a staggering 95% of dog foods owned by big brands don’t reveal their exact ingredients. The study looked at over a thousand wet and dry dog foods across Britain’s supermarkets and Amazon’s bestseller list. It found four common trends in a lot of dog...
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Glasgow charity vets save pup’s paw after horror ‘fence jumping’ injury

A young dog’s taste for adventure ended in near-disaster when he tried to jump the garden fence and was left with a horrific wound to his paw. When owner Margaret Harkinson let two-year old Lurcher, Rocco into the garden of their home in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, she had no idea that...
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Eight kittens found in cemetery rescued by Battersea Old Windsor

Eight newly born kittens found abandoned in a Slough cemetery are looking forward to living bright new lives thanks to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in Old Windsor. The kittens, all of which are different ages and from different litters were found by a member of public in June before...
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Itch deliver personalised, effective flea treatment straight to your door

Forgetting to flea your pet is a thing of the past with Itch’s personalises, effective monthly flea treatment – delivered to your door. Fleas are a nightmare for our family pets and home and yet keeping on top of monthly flea and worming is one of the easiest things to...
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James Middleton and Babboe get wheels in motion at Battersea Dogs...

In partnership with James Middleton, entrepreneur and mental health campaigner, Babboe yesterday donated a Dog-e bike to Battersea Dogs Home. A long-time fan of the cargo bikes, which have recently soared in populariy in the UK, Middleton is often spotted with his four-legged friends cycling the streets of London on...
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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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‘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...