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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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Assistance dog helped give teacher her independance and confidence back

Fiona Airey from Kent has recently become a Head Teacher for the first time because of the support from her assistance dog, Verlin. Fiona was diagnosed with a genetic condition Ehlers Danlos Syndrome when she was in her 30s. She had grown up thinking she was ‘double jointed’, but as...
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Skinner’s launch NEW range to help keep your dog fit and...

Getting active with your dog is both great for your health and theirs, which is why Skinner’s has launched Get Out & Go! a new complete dog food range to support the diet and nutrition of active dogs and inspire owners to reconnect with the great outdoors. With 50 years...
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Old age pooches looking for a forever home this National Grandparents...

Dogs Trust Salisbury is hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (3rd October) will prove every dog really does have its day, by finding a forever home for their elderly pooches. The team is searching for homes for seven very special Old Age Pooches (OAPs) who have a combined age of 67. They are all currently enjoying their home comforts with canine carers at the rehoming centre, but are hoping as the nation...
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Dogs Welcome: Adventurer Simon Reeve explored the UK’s most dog-friendly &...

As Brits make the most of exploring the UK for their days out and dog walks, a survey of 2,000 UK dog owners, from Forthglade discovered the most popular destinations to enjoy – with the Yorkshire Dales taking first place in the top 40 list. Some of the preferred destinations...
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International Podcast Day: Pets at Home podcasts for new pet owners

Getting a new puppy or kitten is an incredibly exciting time but also doesn’t come without its challenges, and new pet owners need all of the support and guidance they can get. As the UK’s leading pet care business, Pets at Home is committed to helping pet owners at every...
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New dog food brand leaves no stone unturned to ensure vegan...

New dog food brand, Noochy Poochy unveils new vegan formula. Whether you’ve reduced animal products in your life because of their environmental impact or for animal welfare reasons, it can feel contradictory to then feed meat to your dog. This was the dilemma faced by vet Lucy McKinna, who set about...
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How to keep your pet’s heart healthy

They love us with all their heart, so let’s make sure it’s a healthy one. PDSA share information on keeping your pet's heart healthy. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing says: “The heart is one of the most vital organs in the body so making sure your pet’s heart stays strong...
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The gavel is raised on auction lots for Dogs Trust

Two works of art going under the hammer in an upcoming Modern and Contemporary Art Auction could raise thousands of pounds for the Dogs Trust. An original oil painting by artist and calligrapher Ahmed Moustafa and a David Hockney signed poster have been generously donated to the charity by supporters...
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RSPCA appeals for pet food donations as food bank project expands...

The RSPCA is appealing for pet food donations from kind animal lovers to help the pet food bank project expand into North East England. RSPCA Animal rescue Officer (ARO) Heather Wade is coordinating the effort across South Tyneside and Newcastle to ensure that owners who are struggling with the costs...
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Dogs Welcome – National Trust up their game to welcome four...

The National Trust, in partnership with Forthglade, have launched a new initiative to improve access for four-legged friends across the beautiful places that the Trust cares for in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. From introducing more dog-friendly trails, dog waste bins, wash down areas, and drinking stations, as part of...
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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...