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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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Nation’s largest dog census reveals the dogs we just Labr-adore

When it comes to the nation’s favourite dog breed, Labradors still top the table, according to the UK’s biggest survey of dog owners, Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey. Earlier this year, Dogs Trust asked dog lovers across the UK to tell them about their pets, and over 244,000 people responded,...
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Cat countdown: Just six months until new microchipping law comes in

The RSPCA has issued an urgent reminder to cat owners in England to get their pets microchipped before the mandatory microchipping law comes into effect. In just six months time, any owners who fail to have their cat microchipped could be handed a hefty fine - including indoor cats. Microchipping your...
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OSCAR Pet Foods bring festive cheer to rescues

OSCAR Pet Foods are proud to give a little back this Christmas by donating dog advent calendars (filled with delicious OSCAR treats) to pet rescue centres and other worthy causes via their network of nutritional advisors. The festive calendars contain three tasty treats behind each door to be fed as...
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Assisi Pet Care announces acquisition of Burns Pet Nutrition

Burns Pet Nutrition was founded 30 years ago by John Burns MBE. A qualified vet, John Burns developed formulations which are focussed on pet health, in order to solve the common problems that he was seeing in his vet practice. Today, the Burns brand of pet food is well known...
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Dogs Trust delivers Christmas hope to people experiencing homelessness across the...

The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are busy getting ready to spread Christmas cheer by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness. Every Christmas, through its Together Through Homelessness scheme, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing...
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PDSA warn about Christmas decorations after saving a family pet following...

A charity vet from PDSA has issued a Christmas warning after a family dog got her paws on festive decorations and ended up needing emergency care. The first week in December is a popular time for Christmas trees, decorations and bright lights to go up around the house - and...
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Lucky the cat looking for rural home in time for Christmas

Adventurous moggy, whose care is being supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, needs a home away from other pets Tabby and white puss Lucky is hoping he will live up to his name and find a new home in time for the festive season. Currently in the care of Cats...
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Former stray puts best paw forward and fulfils pledge to raise...

A former resident of Dogs Trust Manchester has walked 1,000 miles and raised thousands of pounds to help make sure dogs less fortunate than himself can be cared for this Christmas and beyond. After being found wandering the streets alone in April 2022, two-year-old Collie Cross, Toby, was taken in...
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More dog agility than ever before at London event

From Thursday 14 – Monday 18 December, ten Kennel Club agility competitions, including The Kennel Club Agility Stakes and qualifiers for Crufts 2024, will take place at this year’s London International Horse Show, at London ExCeL. The Kennel Club Agility Stakes finals, held in association with Skinner’s, are one of...
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Sheffield man given indefinite ban on keeping dogs after neglecting emaciated...

A man who neglected two emaciated greyhounds he kept on an allotment in Sheffield has been banned from keeping dogs indefinitely. Martin Butlin of Fleury Road in Gleadless, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after a veterinary practice in South Yorkshire contacted the charity over concerns for the dogs’ welfare. The two black...
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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...