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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...
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Ronnie’s raring to find his Doubles Partner

An ace rescue dog who is a smash hit with all staff at Dogs Trust Cumbria is hoping that by showing off his enviable ball skills, he will soon find his forever home.    One-year-old Lurcher Ronnie always has his eye on the ball, especially if it’s a tennis ball or of the...
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RSPCA and fire services rescue cat stuck on roof of three-storey...

The RSPCA and North West Fire Services rescued a much-loved cat who was sadly stuck on a three-storey roof for nearly two days in Cheshire. RSPCA inspector Lisa Lupson attended the incident on Sunday 30 June in Gravel Lane, Wilmslow, along with the North West Fire Services to try and...
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Does your dog have hay fever? How to spot and treat...

After a wet start to the summer, temperatures are finally rising in the UK — but unfortunately, so is the pollen count. If you suffer from hay fever, you’ve probably already noticed that pollen levels are very high right now, as we hit the peak of the growing season. But did you...
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Partially sighted cat rescued from property with 50 felines looks for...

The RSPCA is hoping to find a special home for a partially sighted cat called Pixie who was rescued from a property where around 50 cats were living in an unsuitable environment. Two-year-old Pixie came into the care of the RSPCA Hants and Surrey Border Branch in May after she was rescued by RSPCA...
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How to achieve perfect pet-iquette, helping your dog behave in dog-friendly...

More of us than ever wish to spend time with our dogs outside of our homes and their daily walks, and it can certainly be enjoyable to take them to dog friendly venues, like the local pub garden. To ensure your dog gets the best of a day out, Adem Fehmi,...
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Vet expert warns of deadly floras that could be dangerous to...

As summer arrives and surroundings are alive with colour, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. But amongst the vibrant sights and smells, there are hidden dangers that could be a threat to our furry friends.  PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Summer plants can be fatal to pets...
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New Vet School open for applications

Aspiring veterinary professionals can now apply for a place at Scotland’s first new vet school in more than a century. As of today (Friday 5 July 2024) prospective students can apply through clearing at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).  The School intends to register its first cohort...
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78% of pet owners would DUMP their partner if their pet...

Over three-quarters (78%) of pet parents admit they would break off a relationship if their furry friend didn’t give their partner the stamp of approval, according to a new survey by TrustedHousesitters. The study of pet owners uncovered that domestic disputes aren’t just limited to the two-legged variety. In fact, 17%...
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Birmingham Dogs Home raises over £5,000 at Family Fun Day

In support of their ongoing Little Miracles appeal - on the 22nd June, Birmingham Dogs Home's popular Family Fun Day and Dog Show returned to Tudor Grange Park, Solihull - signalling the start of summer for the charity.  Over £5,000 was raised at the event, with activities ranging from the Waggiest...
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Think Parrots returned last month with huge success

For the first time since 2019, the UK’s biggest Parrot event, Think Parrots returned to Kempton Park Racecourse, Surrey, on Sunday 9th June.  The popular show was a huge success.  Think Parrots welcomed back nearly 1000 visitors who were able to enjoy a Free-Flying Parrot display from Craig Fraser Young,...
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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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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...