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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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Rosewood teams up with Aquapaw to add to its product range

Rosewood Pet Products team up with American brand Aquapaw, with two innovative pet bathing tools. The two products from Aquapaw, The Pet Bathing Tool and the Slow Treater, are now being supplied exclusively by Rosewood in the UK. With Spring clean season just around the corner and while you’re busy dusting...
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Elderly Eric seeks quiet retirement home

Elderly pooch Eric is on the hunt for retirement home where he can get a good nine hours sleep. Fourteen-year old terrier cross Eric, who is 98 in dog years, is currently being looked after by RSPCA Danaher Animal Home in Essex. Eric is seeking a calm, quiet home where he’ll...
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Two elderly cats dumped in middle of the night

Two very skinny and elderly cats were dumped in a cat carrier outside vets in Kent with a note to say they could no longer be cared for. The cats, named Rosemary and Basil by RSPCA staff, were found dumped in a cat carrier on St Peters Road, in Broadstairs...
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Pet fleeces support animal welfare charity

Fleecy pet bedding used to keep animals warm and comfortable is set to help rescue animals too. UK pet bedding manufacturer, Vetfleece, has teamed up with the RSPCA to keep pets warm and comfortable while in the charity’s rescue centres. Vetfleece manufactures super soft pet bedding that is widely used by...
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Mayhew’s innovative scheme makes the rehoming process less stressful

London-based animal charity, Mayhew finds a new home for a much-loved pooch through their Rehome from Home scheme. It can be distressing for people and animals to go through the process of rehoming, and many owners worry that their pet won’t cope in a kennel environment. Mayhew’s Rehome from Home...
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RSPCA gives its tips for playing with cats

The RSPCA gives its tips on how to play and train your cat to keep them fit and healthy. Cats are active animals and many, even as adults, enjoy playing. Play can be great exercise both for your cat’s brain and body – preventing them from getting bored and keeping...
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Company of Animals set for an exciting year at Crufts

Pet behaviour and training experts, Company of Animals is excited to return to Crufts, for the 38th consecutive year. This year the company is set to showcase new and exciting additions to its much-loved Halti range- the No Pull Harness and Double Ended Lead. These new and improved additions – available...
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Tell-tail signs your dog loves you: what dogs love about humans

Leading dog walking and sitting service, Rover.com has revealed the ‘tell-tail’ signs that your dog loves you. Anyone who’s ever owned a dog knows how special the bond between human and hound can be, which can be seen by the way your dog greets you with their tail wagging. The...
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Cat Smart neuters 30 cats for World Spay Day

A cat welfare scheme in Sheffield neutered more than 30 cats in one day to mark World Spay Day. The event was held at a PDSA Clinic in Northern Avenue on Saturday 23 February with 20 females spayed and 11 males neutered by PDSA vets and organised by the RSPCA’s...
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Friendly bunnies dumped like rubbish

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two rabbits were abandoned by the side of the road in London. The female dwarf rabbits were found by a member of the public in a cage at about 9am on Thursday (21 February) in Tylecroft Road, Streatham. It is unknown how long the...
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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...