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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
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RSPCA reunites cat who was missing for two years (and found...

A microchip has helped the RSPCA reunite an elderly cat who was found just metres away from her home in Greater Manchester after being missing for two years. Black cat Alfie, 13, was returned to her shocked owner Judith Moss after the charity had been called to Herbert Street in...
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Pet owners spend £140 a week on holiday pet care, says...

One-quarter of pet owners spend an average of £140 per week on care for their animal companions when they go on holiday, according to recent research. Animal lovers across the UK are adding hundreds per week onto their holiday costs to ensure their pets are looked after while they’re away....
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Burns Pet Nutrition partners with Mog the Forgetful Cat

Burns Pet Nutrition is excited to announce the purrfect pet partnership with Judith Kerr’s timeless picture book, Mog the Forgetful Cat. To celebrate 100 years since the birth of Judith Kerr, one of the most loved children’s authors and illustrators of all time, the collaboration is treating a lucky family of...
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Charity vets share Christmas chocolate warning

With the festive season about to be in full swing, vet charity PDSA has issued a chocolate warning for all pet owners before the nation opens door number one on their choc-stocked advent calendars. PDSA Vet Nurse, Shauna Walsh, said “Christmas is a fun-filled time for many, and often very...
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Dog behaviourists reveal why our pets can feel SAD, just the...

Whilst it's common knowledge that 2 million people in the UK suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD), did you know that dogs can be impacted by it too? Vet charity PDSA found that 1 in 3 dog owners notice their pets appear down or depressed during the dreary, cold months,...
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Pulvis Art Pet Urns arrive at Petributes

Petributes, the leading supplier to the pet funeral sector, has announced the introduction of a selection of Pulvis ceramic urns to their pet urn range. The compact collection features five handmade urns to help families wishing to honour their four-legged friends. Pulvis' memorial products have been carefully designed to sit...
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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home reveal record year for number of...

With a rise in the number of households welcoming new pets to their family during Covid, coupled with the financial devastation of the cost-of-living crisis, 2023 has seen the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home taking in more pets than ever before. So far this year, the Home has received a...
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Southampton pet retailer launches ‘Puppy Natter’ for training, tips and furry...

Pups and proud paw-rents headed to Healthy Pet Store in Totton for a morning of mixing and mingling with fellow tiny tail-waggers. The pet food and accessory retailer invited pups from across the region to its new puppy socialisation initiative - ‘Puppy Natter’ - a monthly hour-long session of cuteness,...
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How to pet-proof your car

From holidays away to quick trips to the vet, we are taking our pets into our cars more frequently. And it is no surprise, with some 62% of UK households now owning a pet, that people consider our four-legged friends to be a part of the family. So how do...
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8 ways to spoil your dog this Christmas without breaking the...

With the festive season just around the corner, many pet owners love the opportunity to spoil their dogs just as much as the rest of the family. In fact, a recent study revealed that dog owners around the UK are planning to spend an average of £55.72 on Christmas gifts...
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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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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...