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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...
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Company launches ‘Pawsitively Fresh’ candle to mask the smell of wet...

Are you struggling to get rid of that wet-dog smell after walking your pooch in the wetter weather? Almost two-fifths (38%) of dog owners express they’ve purchased a product to try and banish the unpleasant smell, with nearly half (49%) claiming they’d buy a product if it was guaranteed to...
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Super senior moggies with a combined age of nearly 40 seek...

Two 19-year-old cats, who have formed an inseparable bond after living together all their lives, are looking for a new home with the RSPCA in the West Midlands. Brother and sister Bernard and Barbara are being cared for by the RSPCA’s Worcester and Mid Worcestershire branch after their previous owner’s...
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Dogs Trust Salisbury seeks doggy foster ‘pawrents’ 

Dogs Trust Salisbury is looking for local dog lovers to open their homes and hearts by volunteering to foster a dog whilst they wait to find their forever home. The team is looking to recruit foster carers are around for the majority of the day, have no pets or children under 12, are willing to take on dogs who need training and...
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The rise and fall of Boris – The puppy name, that...

Agria Pet Insurance reveals the 2021 puppy names and trends that have taken the UK by storm as pet owners take inspiration from the pandemic with COVID-related names. Picking a puppy name can almost be as tricky as naming a baby and whilst the moniker we choose may be sentimental...
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Southampton Pet Store launches weight loss initiative

A pet food and accessory superstore in Southampton has launched a healthy weight loss initiative for pets called The Lean Club. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road, Totton, is inviting dog owners to sign up to a three-month health-kick to help their pets live a healthier and longer life. The Lean...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes for cats...

Want to show your furry friend just how much you love them this Valentine’s Day? Lily’s Kitchen has launched two limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes for the occasion; a wet dog food tray for dogs and a paté tray for cats. For the woofer who has your heart, let...
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Burns Pet Nutrition partners with Dog Furiendly for charity 5k run

This January Burns Pet Nutrition are partnering with Dog Furiendly to encourage dog owners to keep fit by grabbing their pets leads and taking part in the Tail Wag to 5k to raise money for the dog charity Broken Biscuits.   The leading healthy pet food company and the number one...
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Abandoned dog ready to love again after months of care and...

An abandoned dog is now ready to meet her match and start enjoying a new life with a forever family - after months of care and attention at an RSPCA animal rescue shelter. Lacie the lurcher was found dumped in a hedgerow near the home of an RSPCA officer, cold,...
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Winter dog care tips from a world-class athlete

ORIJEN pet food has partnered with five times Olympic champion Dame Laura Kenny to offer tips and advice how to keep our four-legged friends in fantastic condition over the winter months. As well as being one of the UK’s most accomplished athletes, Laura is also the owner of beloved pups,...
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Brits think they’re barking mad to get a rescue pet

On Change a Pet’s Life Day (24th January), it’s been announced that record numbers of pets have been given up by owners to rescue homes, and despite nine out of ten Brits saying they would rehome from a charity, expensive vet costs are cited as a major barrier. Since 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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Blossom the dog saved by PDSA after dog attack left her...

A loveable Maltese cross dog named Blossom was saved by PDSA vets after suffering extensive wounds to her neck and chest from another dog, while out on a walk. The seven-year-old dog, whose favourite pastime is shredding her owner’s post, was being walked by a friend when out of nowhere...