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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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7 British Christmas traditions your pup can enjoy this winter

Deck the bells with boughs of holly because Christmas is less than one month away! Christmas is reported to have been celebrated in the UK since as early as 1038! Over the years, festive traditions from all over the world have become a big part of British culture that we...
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Winter welfare crisis fears as rising abandonments cause concern for the...

The RSPCA has launched a Christmas appeal for help as the charity is braced for a surge of abandoned and neglected animals as pet ownership soared during lockdown. Last December, the RSPCA still received one call every minute, one report of an abandoned animal every hour, and took 70 rescue...
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Neglected elderly dog abandoned days before Christmas makes incredible transformation

An elderly dog had almost given up on life when she was abandoned on the cold streets of Birmingham just days before Christmas. Ten-year-old German Shepherd cross mastiff was in a pitiful state when she was found wandering in Harborne on 20 December last year. West Midlands Police found her...
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Bella & Duke launch limited edition Christmas range

It’s the Christmas sandwich equivalent for your pet - subscription based raw pet food company Bella & Duke launches Turkey and Cranberry Meal. Leading pet food subscription company Bella & Duke have launched a Christmas sandwich equivalent for your pet. The new Turkey and Cranberry Meal means you can spoil...
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A Winter Wonderland especially for dogs

Pupa Christmas will definitely be visiting Embassy Gardens this year because all of London’s four-legged glitterati will be choosing their Christmas presents at WagIt’s Wagging Wonderland 2021. The Alchemist Embassy Gardens will be home to this magical event. With smokey cocktails and doggy designer drinks, the scene is set for...
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New Nottingham PDSA Pet Hospital taking shape as roof is finished

Charity vet and four-legged friends mark construction milestone at new Nottingham pet wellbeing centre. Leading vet charity PDSA has celebrated a milestone, as the roof was installed at the new PDSA Nottingham Pet Wellbeing Centre. A ‘topping out’ ceremony was attended by a charity vet nurse, as well as clients...
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A third of Brits spend more on Christmas presents for their...

Christmas is fast approaching, which means people will be trying to find the best present for their family and friends. This, of course, includes our pets – from a dog to a rat, they all deserve a treat! Gathering the public’s spending habits, dog-friendly holidays specialist, Canine Cottages, has found out...
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It’s a dog’s life for canines left home-alone for more than...

Many of the UK’s 12 million dogs are now being left alone while their owners are at work, with research* revealing 26% of those with owners under 50 are now regularly left alone for at least six hours at a time. The survey, carried out by Agria Pet Insurance, found...
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Battersea offers festive advice for pet owners

Many people will be busy getting their homes ready for Christmas this week, with trees to decorate, baubles to buy and lights to go up. However, while Christmastime is great fun for people, it can be a dangerous time for our pets. Leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, is advising pet...
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Win a £50 voucher to feed your pets Natures Menu!

Natures Menu, Europe’s leading expert in raw and natural pet food, is giving away a £50 voucher to five lucky winners, to go towards feeding their beloved four-legged friends. For 40 years, Natures Menu has been creating 100% real, wholesome pet food that is packed full of naturally nourishing ingredients....
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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...