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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
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Fat cat sheds the pounds before Christmas in bid to find...

The RSPCA hopes to find a home for a portly pussycat who came into the charity’s care last month. Snuggles arrived at the  RSPCA Middlesex North West and South Hertfordshire branch in November weighing 7.01kg which is almost double the average weight an adult cat should be. The staff at...
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Dog needed emergency surgery following a game of fetch

Nottingham pooch back on all four paws for Christmas, thanks to vet charity PDSA. A Staffordshire Bull Terrier needed emergency surgery after a stick pierced his mouth during a game of fetch. But thanks to PDSA’s charity vets, he’s back home with his family and will be recovered in time...
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New findings show dramatic rise in dangers to dogs in December

The Kennel Club offers advice to keep the nation’s dogs safe this Christmas, as new statistics show that dogs are more likely to be poisoned by harmful human foods in December. New research released by The Kennel Club shows that dogs were 75% more likely to be treated for poisoned food in December...
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Gentle giant Galahad scoops ‘Oscar of the dog world’

The biggest dog ever to be rehomed by Dogs Trust, the country’s largest dog welfare charity, has been crowned the Dog of the Year at a star-studded ceremony at the Grosvenor Hotel, London Friday. Tipping the scales at 100kg - the same weight as a heavyweight boxer or baby elephant -...
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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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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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‘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...