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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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Owner left cat ‘smelling of infection’ after failing to seek out...

A Kent woman who failed to get vet treatment for her cat who was suffering from dental disease and an ear infection has been banned from keeping animals for five years. Frances Lambourne of Queens Lodge, Third Avenue, Margate, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006...
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Courageous Shetland Poppy leaves ‘hoofprint in hearts’

A Southwest equine welfare charity has shared the sad news that one of its ponies, rescued in a highly publicised welfare neglect case two years ago has had to be put to sleep. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary posted on its website: It’s with great sadness that we share the news...
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Events

London Pet Show Live announces London Olympia event

London Pet Show Live is the exciting all-pet consumer event coming to the capital, proudly supported by UK’s No 1 award-winning pet insurer, Petplan. Petplan will be the headline supporter this one-of-a-kind show, joining many of the pet world’s best-known brands at a newly refurbished London Olympia for the UK’s largest consumer pet...
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Gift guide: Fur-bulous festive pressies from the RSPCA this Christmas

This Christmas should be a happy time for all, including the animals who share our lives. Cats will spend long winter nights curled up by our side. Dogs will play with wrapping paper. Some animals will even receive their own special Christmas presents. But without urgent action, not every animal...
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Charities

New home for guinea pigs provides perfect staging post for awareness...

Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is underway, with a Wild West habitat dedicated to the UK’s popular furry pets providing the perfect staging post to launch. Hog Springs is a new environment where rescued guineas have been given a delightful space for daily adventures at Northumberland Zoo. And with the summer...
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Vets Autumn warning as new seasonal dangers arise for pets

Autumn is upon us! It’s the season for muddy woodland walks and enjoying the delights this time of year has to offer.  Although autumn can be beautiful, it’s important to be aware of the seasonal dangers that could be harmful to your pet. PDSA’s vet team shares some key things...
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New partnership between Dogs Trust and Butternut Box will reduce rabies...

In the lead-up to World Rabies Day on 28 September, Dogs Trust has announced a new partnership with fresh dog food company Butternut Box in a project that will reduce rabies cases in Thailand.  The UK’s largest canine welfare charity also has an international team, Dogs Trust Worldwide, helping dogs...
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RSPCA caring for mum and kittens following complicated birth

The RSPCA is caring for a mum cat and her newborn kittens after they became tangled in the umbilical cord during a complicated labour, resulting in the death of three kittens with another injured. The RSPCA was contacted after the cats were taken to a vet practice in Derby on...
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Leading vet shares helpful guide for pet owners to keep dogs...

A new season officially begins on 22 September, as the autumn equinox marks the shift in seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.  With the leaves changing colour and a chill in the air, the new season can bring endless fun with autumn walks across moors and woodland – however hidden hazards...
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Charities

Appeal after emaciated cat dumped in box on doorstep near Canterbury

The RSPCA is appealing for information about how an elderly cat was left for dead on a doorstep in Kent. The black and white female cat was found inside a storage box at a private address in St. Alban’s Road in Hersden near Canterbury on the morning of September 6....
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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...