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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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Christmas gift guide for pet owners

Christmas is only a few weeks away and many pet owners love treating their four-legged friends at this time of year. We share a selection of gifts which we think would be perfect for your pet: Tails.com festive gift boxes for dogs tails.com have two festive gift boxes on offer for your...
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Delicious dog hydration drink Furr Boost celebrates its first anniversary

The popular healthy pet hydration drink, Furr Boost, has celebrated its first anniversary after a successful 12 months of keeping the nation’s pooches healthy, happy and hydrated. Created by Louise Toal, a former food scientist and dog mum, Furr Boost was born when her 18-month-old beagle, Phoebe, became unwell. Louise...
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Tickets now on sale for Crufts 2022

Tickets are now on sale for Crufts, the world’s greatest celebration of dogs, which is returning to the NEC in Birmingham from 10 – 13 March 2022. The four-day event, which in 2020 attracted more than 150,000 people and over 27,000 dogs, boasts a diverse programme of dog competitions in...
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Christmas will finally be magical for hunting dogs who lived in...

A pair of dogs who were rescued at Christmas and spent more than 18 months in RSPCA care have finally found their waggy ever after. Salukis Eve and Dasher were rescued with two other dogs by the RSPCA from the Essex area just four days before Christmas in 2019 after...
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Expert reveals ten toxic plants to keep away from your dogs...

With Christmas fast approaching, many of us will decorate our homes with plants to match the festivities. However, as pretty as Holly and Mistletoe can be to spruce up the house with, some of the most common decorative plants can be extremely harmful to our pets. The pet insurance experts...
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Blind kittens rescued and reunited in Christmas miracle find purr-fect home

Two blind kittens who were rescued from a builders’ yard and were reunited in a ‘Christmas miracle’ last winter are now living the life in a wonderful new home with other special needs cats. Ginger kitten Gabriel - named after the Christmas angel - was 14-weeks-old when he was found...
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Dog-loving friends go the extra mile for homeless hounds this Christmas

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is gearing up for Christmas with the help of two volunteers who between them have given more than 4,000 hours, helping make sure the dogs have everything they need whilst they wait for their forever homes. Moira Wallace started volunteering in 2015 and Dave Hughes joined the team a year later....
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The weirdest and cutest questions from UK dog owners in 2021,...

Every 43 minutes, someone asks Google whether their dog loves them. YuMOVE’s analysis of search data uncovers the most common questions from UK dog owners – and they’ve got the answers too. More pet owners use the internet for animal health information than speak to vets, according to a recent...
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Could you offer Mia, Sox and Hex a new home?

A trio of rabbits have been waiting at Rabbit Residence Rescue for their new family for a year. Beautiful Lionhead bunny trio, Mia, Sox and Hex, arrived at Rabbit Residence Rescue near Royston in December 2020. Despite their adorable looks, they have not yet found their special someone. The trio are...
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Make a dog’s dinner of Christmas this year with Butternut Box

From succulent roast turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, for many, the famous Christmas dinner is the highlight of the big day. Whether you’ve gorged yourself silly, or eaten just the right amount, it’s something many of us look forward to every year. But who said only...
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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...