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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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RSPCA reveals number of pedigree cats in care has soared over...

The number of pedigree cats coming into RSPCA rescue centres has soared since 2018 - with more ‘designer’ and ‘purebred’ cats being rescued than ever before. The charity believes this is in large part due to their popularity on social media, in film and TV, and their use in advertising. The...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches gourmet Pasta al Ragu feast for dogs

From London to Lake Como, pet parents can take their pooch’s tastebuds on a culinary adventure with the NEW Lily’s Kitchen Pasta al Ragu recipe. Give your dog a taste of la dolce vita with this wholesome meal from the B Corp pet food brand. Inspired by the Italian classic...
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5 easy ways to keep your horse happy

Whether you’re worried about them over winter or just want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to give your horse a happy life, there are plenty of ways you can bring joy to your equine friend. Here, the experts at Horse & Country share their advice for keeping...
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Six in 10 dog-owners say their pooch is as much of...

Pet owners across the UK value their four-legged friends just as much as their two-legged friends, according to research commissioned by healthy pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition.  The research found that more than half (58%) of Brits say their pet is as much of a companion as a fellow...
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Dog whose name means ‘lucky’ is hoping to find a forever...

A dog whose name means ‘lucky’ in Japanese is hoping she will finally live up to her name after waiting for almost two years at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury to find a forever home. Yuki found herself in need of a new home after she continually proved herself to be an...
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Dogs Trust partners with Ruggable on new ‘Dog Trusted, Dog Lover...

The UK's largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust is partnering with Ruggable, the go-to destination for design-forward rugs on a ‘Dog Trusted, Dog Lover approved’ capsule collection, to help more dogs find their forever home. Launched on Monday, 22nd January, Ruggable are donating 10% of each purchase from the collection...
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Lockdown dogs: Canine expert explains why dogs are misbehaving so much

A recent study from the Royal Veterinary College suggests that ‘pandemic-puppies’ are encountering higher rates of problem behaviours, such as separation anxiety and aggression towards other dogs. The study also found behavioural challenges are further exacerbated by new owners, who, in their attempts to address these issues, often resort to...
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Cat missing from home for 10 years reunited with family thanks...

An elderly cat has been reunited with her family who gave up hope of ever seeing her again after she vanished more than 10 years ago. Whiskas, who is 16 years old, was underweight and in a poor condition when she was found straying in Chilton Moor near Houghton le...
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Battersea rescues an abandoned puppy left in an alley with a...

A young dog found straying alone in an alley with an emotional note from her previous owner explaining they could no longer keep her as their landlord no longer allowed pets has since been taken in and rehomed by Battersea.   Nine-month-old Lilo was brought to the charity’s London centre a...
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Hampshire retailer launches parking charge reimbursement scheme for customers

A Southampton pet food and accessory retailer has launched a parking charge reimbursement scheme in a bid to support its customers. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road, Totton, has introduced the scheme which allows customers to claim back one hour of their parking fee with a minimum spend in store...
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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...