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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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Fish4Dogs helps to spice up support for charity

Fish4Dogs has helped spice up support for the Cinnamon Trust since partnering up with the charity six months ago. To help encourage customers to support the charity by helping to walk dogs for the elderly, Fish4Dogs has included 20,000 leaflets in boxes of food dispatched to customers. Each leaflet features...
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Two new purr-fect appointments to Cats Protection Board

A veterinary surgeon from Hampshire and a project manager from Berkshire have been selected to join the UK’s largest cat charity’s Board of Trustees. Dr Kit Sturgess, FRCVS and Nikki Butcher have been appointed by Cats Protection to sit alongside seven fellow volunteers to steer the governance of the charity. Dr...
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French Bulldog found suffering with multiple problems

London-based charity Mayhew are asking people to think carefully before owning certain breeds of dog due to the commitment and care they require. The charity saw an influx of seven French Bulldogs come into their care in the space of one month all handed in separately. Each of the seven...
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Three-quarters of UK pet owners chose staycations over holidaying abroad

A survey by pet charity Blue Cross reveals the holiday habits of UK dog and cat owners with three- quarters preferring staycations compared to overseas breaks. The survey conducted by YouGov spoke to 2090 pet owners in the UK and 76% said they would chose a UK holiday so that...
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RSPCA is bracing itself for a summer welfare crisis

The RSPCA is bracing itself for a summer welfare crisis as calls about abandoned animals soared by 50% in June to August last year. The animal welfare charity received more than 10,000 calls about abandoned animals in just three months last summer (2017) – one every 12 minutes. The number...
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UK dog owners spend £57bn on pampering their pets each year

An online services marketplace has revealed that UK pet owners spend a total of £57 billion on their pets every year, excluding food and medical costs. Data from Bark.com has revealed that on average a UK pet owner spends £3,304.12 on dog walking, training, pet sitting and grooming every year. Around...
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Students make history at Westminster with RSPCA great debate

For the first time in history, students had the opportunity to debate key animal welfare issues in the House of Commons. As part of the RSPCA’s Great Debate event, twelve and thirteen year old pupils from schools across the South East battled it out for the winning trophy. The event aims...
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PCSO to take on 130-mile bike challenge for Dogs Trust Shrewsbury

A Police Community Support Officer from Stoke-on-Trent is hoping to raise money for Dogs Trust Shrewsbury by taking on a two-day cycling challenge. Dog lover Steve Sherratt, who has been a PCSO with Staffordshire Police for eleven years, is undertaking the mammoth 130-mile bike ride to raise hundreds of pounds...
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Tails.com celebrate Bring Your Dog to Work Day

Canine co-working is growing in popularity and more organizations in the UK are becoming dog friendly, welcoming well behaved pups into the office. Today is Bring Your Dog To Work Day, a nationwide event which helps to raise funds for the London-based charity, All Dogs Matter, by encouraging workers internationally...
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Guinea pig needed vet treatment after being dumped in a street

The RSPCA is investigating after a guinea pig was abandoned in a shoebox with overgrown claws, a large lump on his back and lice. A member of the public discovered the large rodent in Shakespeare Street, Watford, on Monday (18 June) evening by some garages. RSPCA animal collection officer (ACO) Kate...
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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...