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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...
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HugMyDog creates three bird Christmas dinner ready meal

To treat your pet to a festive feast this Christmas, HugMyDog, has created a tasty Three Bird Roast Dinner ready meal for your fury friend to enjoy! The delicious dish contains turkey, duck and succulent pheasant, with a mixture of cranberries and seasonal veggies including Brussel sprouts. Each serving is...
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Co-op Insurance to collaborate with Amazon Ads in European exclusive pet...

Pet insurance provider, Co-op Insurance has announced a European exclusive collaboration with Amazon Ads to promote its pet insurance product in the UK. Pet lovers who shop for any pet products in the Amazon UK store and app will now be able to click through to discover Co-op Insurance’s Pet...
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RSPCA rescues tiny kitten after 250 mile journey in lorry engine

A kitten had an incredible 250 mile motorway journey when he hitched a ride under a lorry bonnet from Southampton and ended up in Merseyside. The cheeky hitchhiker was found by the lorry driver as he made a delivery from Southampton to the Asda supermarket in Liscard and could hear...
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Preparing for Christmas with pets

December is upon us and with Christmas just around the corner, many pet owners will be putting up their Christmas tree and decorations. Around 59%* of households in the UK own pets, with many pet owners wanting to include their furry friends in the Christmas festivities. Although it’s an exciting time, it’s...
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Three abandoned puppies dumped in London alleyway are rescued by RSPCA

Three cocker spaniel puppies found abandoned in an alleyway in Edgware, London have been rescued by the RSPCA. The eight week-old trio were discovered dumped in a rusty cage on Friday 25 November, as the charity revealed a shocking 25% rise in incidents of pet abandonments dealt with by its...
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85% of pet owners are unaware of their four-legged friend’s carbon...

Though a third (35%) of pet owners admit to worrying about climate change every single day, a new study reveals that 40% are completely unaware that their pet has a carbon ‘pawprint’. Just five per cent of pet parents have calculated their pet’s carbon footprint and whilst 35% admit that...
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Kitten impaled on rusty metal frame has miracle escape

A kitten was millimetres from death after impaling himself on a huge metal plant holder. One of the rusty legs went right into nine-month-old Biscuit but amazingly missed all his vital organs. Owner Catherine Allen, from Bristol, who rushed Biscuit to Zetland Vets, part of the My Family Vets network,...
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Pets at Home launches gift box delivery service for dogs

Pets at Home has launched an exclusive gift box delivery service for dogs just in time for Christmas. The gift box features everything our four-legged friends will need to feel extra special this Christmas season, including three toys, a bag of festive treats, a bowtie and a Christmas card. Offered in...
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‘Worst beating ever seen’ of Wigan dog results in suspended prison...

A Wigan man has been disqualified from keeping animals for ten years and sentenced to 16 weeks suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a bull breed type dog named Congo. Matthew Hurst from Wigan was also made to undertake 20 RAR (Rehabilitation Activity Requirement) days,...
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Therapy Dogs Nationwide receives support from Bella & Duke

Bella & Duke partner with charity Therapy Dogs Nationwide to help provide comfort, distraction, and stimulation to those who need it. The firm will be donating on an on-going basis as well as continually fundraising on behalf of the charity. Alongside this they will also be sponsoring four therapy dogs...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...