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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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Burgess Pet Care and Filey Cat Rescue announce new partnership to...

Burgess Pet Care is excited to announce a new partnership with Filey Cat Rescue, which will see the Yorkshire-based independent food manufacturer helping to feed all the residents at the rescue with regular donations of Burgess Complete Dry Cat Food. Tina Lewis and her family started adopting cats after the...
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RSPCA appeal after emaciated pocket bully with cropped ears is found...

An emaciated female pocket bully with cropped ears - which is an illegal procedure in England and Wales - has been found in Preston. The young brown-coloured dog, who has been named Moana, was seen straying by a member of the public in Moor Nook last Thursday (22 February).  Concerned about...
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Superfood feed the “go-to” kibble for breeders

Provides an alternative to BARF diet A superfood dog feed that was launched last year has become the go-to kibble for breeders who want an alternative to the BARF diet (raw feed). Fallowcopse Feeds’ grain-free kibble has seen an increase in sales as more and more breeders and owners adopt...
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Charities urge owners to neuter their pets amidst influx of cats...

The Cat-Kind group is raising awareness of neutering this World Spay Day Cat charities are urging owners to neuter their pets this World Spay Day (February 27) amidst a ‘cat crisis’ - with an unprecedented increase in felines coming into rescue shelters. RSPCA centres are full-to-bursting with cats - and the...
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Special home sought for dog loving pooch

A beautiful Husky cross is searching for her forever home after five months in RSPCA care. Brandy, aged 1, is ready to live with a new family after some TLC from Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham, Surrey, following a difficult start to life in a multi-animal household. She came in...
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New Battersea research finds third of say pets improve mental health 

The average adult in the UK spends 17 minutes each day watching animal content online according to new research from animal welfare charity Battersea. Millennials (35-44 year olds) were the most likely to be scrolling social media for animal content, with one in ten watching animal videos for over half...
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Millions of dogs fed ‘toxic treats’ and belly-bursting junk food by...

Britain’s dog-lovers could be slowly killing their pets with kindness by slipping them horrendously unhealthy ‘treats’, a study by Burns Pet Nutrition reveals. A new poll lifts the lid on dog owners who seemingly think nothing of feeding Fido the very sorts of calorie-laden junk foods that are fuelling Britain’s obesity...
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After an 18-month wait, Dogs Trust Manchester is hoping to find...

Dogs Trust Manchester is appealing to dog lovers to think big when it comes to welcoming a four-legged friend into their home.  Although the Denton-based rehoming centre cares for dogs of all shapes and sizes, larger dogs sometimes take a little longer to find their new homes, and that is...
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SW equine charity’s first ever Crowdfunder raises nearly £200k to buy...

An overwhelming response to its first ever Crowdfunding campaign has enabled equine welfare charity The Mare and Foal Sanctuary to buy a vital and very unusual piece of lifesaving kit.  ‘Max’ is a life-size fully articulated equine mannequin which is designed to help train emergency teams to rescue horses and...
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Key promotion at Southampton pet food and accessories retailer

A Southampton pet food and accessories retailer has promoted a member of its existing management team to Store Manager.  Healthy Pet Store in Totton has appointed its Assistant Store Manager, Hannah Crewe, to Store Manager in recognition of her outstanding ability to provide exemplary customer service. Established in 2014, Healthy Pet...
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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...