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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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Paws.com launches Chow Down Challenge to feed shelter dogs

To support 130,000 dogs taken in by UK shelters every year, Paws.com is launching The Chow Down Challenge. The Chow Down Challenge is a nationwide social media craze that will see 250,000 healthy meals being fed to shelter dogs across the UK by the end of the summer. The challenge...
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RSPCA offer advice for pet owners as heatwave continues

The RSPCA is advising pet owners to keep their animals cool and safe as the heatwave continues this week. The advice comes as the charity received more than one call an hour during the first week of the heatwave (Monday 24 June – Sunday 30 June).  Over those seven days, the...
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Could you give loving Gizmo a forever home?

A lonely cat who has had a rough start in life is now eager to find her purr-fect home. Gizmo is a playful little girl who went into RSPCA care after she was abandoned by her previous owner. Unfortunately, as the owner’s other cat did not get along with...
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Summer tips: Keep your pet healthy this summer

Summer can be an exciting time for pet owners, as it can means more time spent outdoors with our furry friends, but can come with many challenges. Natural animal health company, nutravet share their tips and advice for pet owners to ensure dogs and cats stay happy and healthy to...
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Tiny kitten beats odd to become sole survivor of rejected litter

Against all odds a tiny kitten managed to survive after its stressed mother couldn’t cope and three of her litter died. Whilst it’s a myth that a mother cat will automatically reject her new born kittens if they are touched by humans; there are sadly many more real reasons why...
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UK’s first Wimbledon for Dogs launching on social media

Sports fans and pet lovers around the world will be able to tune in to the first tennis tournament for dogs this year. Pet food specialists PurePetFood.co.uk are set to host the first Woofbledon Chompionships, with the competition to be top dog and scoop up the tasty treats and trophy...
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New study suggests dog can help college students

New research from Washington State University and Mars Petcare’s Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition reveals dogs may be a useful tool to help improve college student’s memory, attention and to tackle stress. The results of the first-of-its-kind research was revealed this week at the International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ) conferences...
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Car temperatures can rise to dangerous levels, warns PDSA

PDSA is urging owners to remember that ‘not long’ is too long when it comes to leaving dogs (or any pets) in cars. The vet charity is also raising awareness of what to do if you come across a distressed dog in a car. Even a parked car in the shade...
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Summer crisis: RSPCA gets call about dumped animal every 6 minutes

The RSPCA is warning of a summer abandonment crisis with an 85% increase in the number of reports about dumped animals in summer months. The oldest and biggest animal welfare charity in England and Wales is expecting to see a huge rise in calls about abandoned pets, often dumped in...
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Pets at Home launch cooling range for pets during hot weather

As temperatures soar, Pets at Home has launched a range of ‘Cool Club’ cooling products designed to keep pooches from overheating in the sun. With Brits enjoying a scorcher of a summer, the Cool Club range of products are a must-have to help keep pets cool, hydrated and protected from...
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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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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...

The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.  Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...