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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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Southampton pet superstore appoints new Operations Manager ahead of business expansion

A pet food and accessory superstore in Southampton has appointed a new Operations Manager ahead of its growth and expansion just two years after launching its new store. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road has promoted current Store Manager Richard Wall to Operations Manager at an exciting time for the...
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Charity issues flu warning after kittens narrowly avoid losing eyes

An animal charity is urging cat owners to get their cats vaccinated after some young kittens in its care nearly lost their eyes after catching cat flu. Four-month-old kittens Cherrim and Hattrem came into Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre with three other siblings from the same litter, one of which...
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Lifetime ban from keeping animals and suspended prison sentence for Kent...

A Kent man has been sentenced to a lifetime ban from keeping animals and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to Animal Welfare Act offences. In an RSPCA prosecution, Daniel King (senior) - DOB 26/01/1979 - from Ditton, Aylesford in Kent - was sentenced after causing unnecessary suffering to...
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Discover Foxy Margot’s NEW luxury festive fragrance for pampered pets

Snuggle Me Dog Bed & Body Mist is the luxurious limited-edition Christmas-scented dog bed and body spray from Foxy Margot. Not only is Snuggle Me Dog Bed & Body Mist fragranced with essential oils of Frankincense, Sandalwood and Sweet Orange, it’s perfectly pH-balanced and packed with vegan-friendly, naturally deodorising and...
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DIY Christmas gifts for pets

We all love finding the purr-fect gift for loved ones at Christmas and, for many, our furry friends are high on this list. However, with the cost of living increasing, many of us will be looking for ways to pinch the pennies this year. To help, PDSA, the vet charity...
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Butternut Box appoints digital learning and skills platform after investment leads...

Fresh dog food delivery service Butternut Box has appointed THRIVE’s Learning & Skills Platform for its rapidly growing team after the company grew from 150 to 600 employees in just two years. The partnership is part of an ambitious expansion vision for the UK-based start-up, which recently scaled up its...
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Save up to 30% in Pets at Home Black Friday sale

Pets at Home is supporting pet owners across the UK with three weeks of Black Friday savings. The leading pet retailer’s Black Friday offers are available now until Tuesday 6th December, with up to 30% savings* across a range of products for dogs, cats, small animals and aquatics. The offers include...
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary tackles rising costs for equine owners

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary will be helping equine owners tackle rising costs without compromising on welfare in its upcoming free webinar. Pet owners across the country are being forced to give up their animal companions due to the current cost-of-living crisis. This includes horse and pony owners. The average cost...
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Dumped matted and underweight dogs undergo amazing transformation

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for two neglected dogs who were found dumped at the side of a country road on the hottest day of the year. The Chinese crested cross dogs, who are mum and son, were found in July on the hottest day of...
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Dogs Trust sees 55% increase in dogs being referred so owners...

Worrying figures released by Dogs Trust show that they have seen a 55% increase in dogs being referred through its specialist pet fostering service which supports people fleeing domestic abuse by providing temporary accommodation for their dogs. From January to September this year, Dogs Trust has seen 1,213 dogs referred...
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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...