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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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Over half of pet owners care more about their dog than...

According to new research by Asda Money, 67% of dog owners named their pooch as their best friend. For centuries, dog has been a man’s best friend and it seems the special bond with our four-legged friends has grown closer than ever before, with UK pet owners admitting to putting...
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MP joins Dogs Trust in calling for an end to puppy...

This week Andrew Gwynne MP attended an event hosted by Dogs Trust at the House of Commons where the charity called on the government to take urgent action to end puppy smuggling. The MP for Denton and Reddish was amongst 64 MPs and Peers who attended the event, where there...
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Orvis UK launch dog treats in time for Christmas

If you’re looking for some treats to spoil your dog this Christmas, Orvis UK have launched some tasty treats for your pooch. Despite Orvis being well-known for producing luxury dog product including their memory foam dog beds, this is the first time, retail and mail-order business have created dog food....
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DogFest returns for 2019 with a bonanza of shows and activities

The UK’s biggest and best day out for dogs and their families is back – and bigger than ever next year. DogFest is now entering its sixth year and will take place over three dates in three different locations, including Knewbworth House (11-12 May), Tatton Park, Cheshire (15-16 June) and...
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Little Scrumpy seeks new home for Christmas

An adorable shy terrier with a limp is looking for a new home this Christmas. Little Scumpy, a Yorkshire terrier cross, was found as a stray running loose near Rayleigh in Essex, in September. Kathy Butler from RSPCA’s Essex South, Southend and District Branch said that Scrumpy was very scared...
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The perfect gifts to treat your dogs this holiday season

For many people, our pets are an extension of our family and animal lovers everywhere will no doubt be looking to treat their four-legged friends this Christmas. Treats, gifts and even an extra belly scratch can make your pooch feel extremely loved this festive season. Lintbells, manufacturers of natural pet...
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Benny hopes to Cha-Cha-Charm his way into his forever home

Dancing Dogs Trust pooch has his paws crossed that a special someone rates him a perfect ‘10’. Eight-year old Benny the Lurcher is known at Dogs Trust Shoreham for being a clumsy bundle of legs, with a hilarious ‘Elvis’ style lip – however, much like the King of Rock...
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Two feline friends looking for a new home this Christmas

A plump pair of cats who are now on a diet to shed some pounds before Christmas are looking for their forever home. Pepe and Penelope were taken to RSPCA South Godstone in Surrey in October after being found living in a back garden and their owner could not be...
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Fish4Dogs customers to receive a special Christmas gift in December

The Fish4Dogs furry family will feature in a Christmas gift being sent out to key contacts, loyal customers and trade partners in the run-up to the festive season. The 2019 calendar is being sent out instead of a Christmas card and feature the canine companions of all who work at...
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Tomorrow set to be RSPCA’s busiest day this winter

The RSPCA is bracing itself for the busiest day this Christmas period: 11 December. The animal welfare charity is expecting thousands of calls this week as their 24-hour emergency hotline received 55,821 calls from members of the public in December last year (2017). Of those call, 2,640 of them were received...
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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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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...