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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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Bella and Duke share dos and don’ts of dog food ingredients

Dog owners have been offered an eight-step guide to the pet food ingredients they should prioritise, as well as those to avoid. The team behind raw dog food subscription service, Bella and Duke have revealed four harmful ingredients often found in many store-bought, processed dog foods, whilst highlighting four properties...
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Dogs Trust Manager celebrates 20 years of rehoming dogs

Dogs Trust Merseyside is celebrating this month as Manager Georgina celebrates 20 years of finding dogs new homes. Georgina Lowery, who was a Lance Corporal in the army working as a dog trainer for seven years before joining Dogs Trust in 1999, joined the charity even before the Huyton-based...
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New poll reinforced public concern over animal research

More effort is needed to end lab animal use and suffering says RSPCA, as a new poll reveals the public have real concerns about animal research. The animal welfare charity says the result of the Ipsos Mori survey demonstrate the need for strong regulation and increased efforts to develop humane...
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ScS competition reveals the nation’s sofa loving pets

Although the furniture might be out of bounds to some pets, sometimes were can’t deny them the comfort of getting cosy. Sofa and carpet specialist, ScS ran a competition to search for the nation’s sofa loving pets and can reveal the top 12 out of over 800 entries of our...
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Paws.com reveal the best dog-friendly cities in England

The BARK Index by Paws.com reveals the best cities for dogs based on a range of factors, from quality of green spaces to dog-friendly pubs. Newcastle, Preston and Bournemouth have been revealed as the best cities for dogs in England, according to the new index that looks at the quality...
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The safest way to enjoy summer BBQs with your dog

As the UK temperatures rise, the season of BBQ-ing everything and anything is upon us. Brits don’t need much convincing to gather our friends and family to soak up the sun in our gardens or local fields. That said, it’s not always a safe space for our pooches and the...
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Battersea urge people to not overlook disabled dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are encouraging people not to overlook disabled dogs after a blind French Bulldog came into their care. Pirate, a one-eyed blind French Bulldog is about to start an adventurous life after finding a new family at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Before coming into the charity’s...
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Top tips to keep your dog safe on holiday this May...

With the May half-term almost here, many pet parent now choose to whisk their beloved dog away with them on a UK break. Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw and natural pet food, has revealed its top tips on how to ensure your dog is kept safe and...
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Bella and Duke launch new treats range

Online retailer, Bella and Duke launch tasty new range of meaty snacks to help improve dogs’ overall health and behaviour. Chicken hearts and rabbit ears with hair are part of a tasty new range of meat snacks for dogs that have been launched by online retailer Bella and Duke. The raw...
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Battersea urges people not to abandon kittens

Three defenceless kittens found abandoned in a cardboard box are on the road to recovery at Battersea's Old Windsor Centre. The tiny brood were only a week old when they were found last month and would have died within hours had they not been found and rescued. Despite their ordeal, the...
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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...