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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...

The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.  Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...
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The UK’s dog-friendly hotels need top notch treats for growing numbers...

Latest figures suggest that 1 in 3 UK households now owns a dog, with 3.2 million new pets arriving since the Coronavirus pandemic. The fact that large number of ‘pet parents’ are currently reluctant to travel abroad this summer has resulted in significant numbers of hotels wising up to the...
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Three-legged moggy Minty named National Cat of the Year 2021

A three-legged moggy who helps a six-year-old boy with severe learning difficulties and medical conditions has been named National Cat of the Year 2021. Minty, from Holywell, Wales, beat hundreds of other entries to be named overall winner in the nation’s biggest celebration of pet cats, organised by Cats Protection. The...
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Camping with dogs: What and Not to do

As most of us are opting for a UK staycation this summer, Google data reveals that we’re keener than ever to take our canine pals along for the adventure, as searches for dog friendly holidays have increased 190%. Dogs have provided many with much needed companionship, distraction and fresh air...
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Heightened danger to animals this summer as staycation season gets underway,...

Animals are facing a hazardous summer, as lockdown eases and more people are out enjoying a staycation, warns the RSPCA. Data from the animal charity reveals that reports about sick and injured animals double in the summer months, and with July’s figures (145,417) considerably higher this year than the same...
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25,000 reasons to celebrate with Arden Grange

Arden Grange, the independent producer of naturally hypoallergenic, super premium pet food, is celebrating its 25th birthday and to mark the occasion, will be giving away £25,000! This is not the only anniversary promotion during the year, as the company will be creating many opportunities for pet-owners to celebrate with...
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Outstanding’ RAF Police Dogs to be honoured with ‘animals’ OBE’

Two Royal Air Force Police Dogs were honoured today (11 August 2021) by leading vet charity, PDSA, for their career of exemplary service to society. English Spaniel, Alfie, and Labrador, AJ, who both served in Number 4 RAF Police (Typhoon) Squadron for six years, regularly operating in dangerous environments, locating arms,...
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First oat drink for dogs launched by Toplife Formula

TopLife Formula has launched a new Oat Drink for dogs. The refreshing plant-based drink is designed to help keep dogs hydrated, especially during the warmer months and can be added to dry food or fed as a treat, echoing the current proposition of the popular TopLife Formula range of milks...
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RSPCA Canterbury branch seeing influx of cats and kittens as lockdown...

The RSPCA Canterbury and District branch is caring for four abandoned kittens as the charity sees an influx of cats and kittens coming into its care. Four ginger kittens were abandoned in a taped up cardboard box and found by a member of the public in Bracondale Road, Abbey Wood,...
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Puppy farming gang jailed for more than 18 years

Members of a Milton Keynes puppy farming gang have been jailed for a total of more than 18 years after masterminding a large operation trafficking sick puppies into the country to be sold on to unsuspecting members of the public. Thirteen people appeared at Aylesbury Crown Court on Wednesday and...
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Are You Cat Curious?

As International Cat Day approaches, Zoetis is raising awareness of the importance of regular visits to a veterinary clinic for cats. The company is sponsoring the #BeCatCurious cat owner campaign by International Cat Care (ICC), a charity which aims to educate owners about cat-friendly principles in a lead up to...
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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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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...