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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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Pooch & Mutt are top dog at The Grocer New Products...

Pooch & Mutt’s Tasty Turkey chews came out on top in the Pet Food & Treats category of The Grocer New Product Awards 2018. The Grocer Magazine New Product Awards recognise the latest in product development across the grocery sector and this year’s awards faced a rigorous judging process from...
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Little dogs – not lap dogs looking for a home

Dogs Trust Newbury is playing host to three pint-sized pooches who are being overlooked by potential new families because they aren’t typical lap dogs. Jack Russell Terriers, Olly, age seven and Rocky aged five, and Reggie, a two-year-old Crossbreed might be small, but they have big personalities and what they...
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Knit one, purr one – Battersea cats need knitters help

To mark the start of Wool Week 2018, the feline residents of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are appealing to knitting enthusiasts to create woollen toys for them. The cats at Battersea have always enjoyed playing with knitted mice and other items kindly donated by members of the public, and...
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RSPCA rescue a rabbit with inch-and-a-half long tooth

The RSPCA are urging rabbit owners to check their pet’s teeth regularly after a rabbit with an extremely overgrown tooth was found as a stray in Mexborough. The animal welfare charity has now rescued the female Netherland Dwarf rabbit, which was found straying in Holmoak Close in Swinton when a...
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Muddy Dog Challenge raises over £66k for Battersea animals

Last weekend 800 animal lovers and their dogs travelled to Eridge Park in Tunbridge Wells to take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Muddy Dog Challenge. The event, which is supported by LV= raised an incredible £66,000, which will go towards the vital care of the animals that come...
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Chatty crossbreed at Battersea in search of a new home

An unusual-looking Benglal x Sphynx cat named Kuba has been making a big impression at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The unusual looking crossbreed is believed to be the first of its kind to come to the rescue centre and has quickly become a firm favourite with the staff, thanks...
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Former Dogs Trust resident celebrates successful weight loss journey

A former Dogs Trust Canterbury resident has a new lease of life after losing over half his body weight. The then 10-year-old Cross Terrier Eddie, went into the rehoming centre in January 2017 tipping the scales at a hefty 15.5kg and staff were advised by their veterinary team that he’d...
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Appeal for information after suffering dog limped onto petrol station forecourt

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a very poorly Saluki-type dog limped onto a petrol station forecourt in Huddesfield. The female brindle-coloured emaciated dog had a broken front right leg and black football socks had been tied so tightly around her other three legs to cover sores from a...
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Fish4Cats launch new biscuit range with extra bite

Fish4Cats is launching its new and improved cat biscuit range – a complete food with extra bite. Available in three flavours, the kibble is now produced in smaller, triangular-shaped pieces, which is not only easier for cats to enjoy but also helps remove plaque and tartar build-up from their teeth. The...
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Study reveals Brits love their dog more than their partners

A new study has revealed that two thirds of UK pet owners would break up with a long-term partner if they asked them to get rid of their dog. Research into the habits of 1,000 dog owners by Everypaw pet healthcare examines the bond between owners and their pets,...
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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...