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Why your dog could be the best running partner

Beyond the physical benefits, running with your dog strengthens your bond and enhances your overall well-being. But as the nights grow longer, it’s also important to consider safety, especially when heading out in the dark. As Google searches for ‘running with my dog’ have increased 20% in the last quarter...
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Leading animal organisations unite to support pet owners through Coronavirus

UK’s best-loved national pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The group has produced a series of colourful...
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Hill’s introduce new Science Plan Small & Mini range

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has combined their Science Plan Small and Miniature and the Mini ranges to create a brand-new Science Plan Small & Mini range. Thanks to urbanisation, small and mini dogs make up 56% of the UK dog population. But just because they’re small in size, doesn’t mean...
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Covid-19 – what we know and how to protect your pet

Amidst the current period of recommended self-isolation, many of us will be concerned on how to care for our pets at home. It is a confusing time to understand what Covid-19 means for our animals an so, ITCHpet.com has provided information from their in-house vet, Zoe Costigan on how to...
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Natures Menu urges pet owners – no need to stockpile

Natures Menu is joining the many UK businesses asking the public to buy as they usually would and not to stockpile food. With much focus being on the impact of stockpiling human supplies in supermarkets, it can be easy to forget the 20 million dogs and cats across the country...
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RSPCA is still rescuing and rehoming

The RSPCA has reassured animal lovers that it is continuing to rescue and rehome animals despite the coronavirus outbreak. The animal charity which has a team of frontline officers, 17 animal centres, four wildlife and four animal hospitals across England and Wales, has put contingency plans in place to cope...
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Pawfect aims to provide free products to elderly dog owners

In these unprecedented times, Pawfect is keen to do its bit to lift spirits and provide free products to isolated elderly dog owners. At a time when small sections of society are panic buying and product hoarding, it’s also refreshing to see truly thoughtful examples of social responsibility for some...
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Battersea puppies pop out in time for Spring

A litter of hand-rear puppies have been putting a smile on the face of Battersea’s staff during the current coronavirus crisis. Dinky, Bumble, Dude, Lola and Hetty were all born on site at Battersea after their mum came in already heavily pregnant. Sadly, their mother rejected the pups so staff decided...
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New TV show follows recruits as they train to become RSPCA...

Being an RSPCA officer on the frontline is a tough, heart-breaking and emotional role – a unique job that only 400 people truly understand. But a new TV series launching on Channel 4 aims to give the public an insight into what it’s really like working for one of the...
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Dogs Trust rehoming centres release Coronavirus response plans

Dogs Trust rehoming centres are making temporary changes to their activities following government advice to limit non-essential contact. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has 20 rehoming centres across the UK, has outlines plans to protect the health and wellbeing of its staff and visitors, whilst continuing to carry...
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Competition – win some premium food for your puppy

To celebrate National Puppy Day on 23 March, our friends at True Instinct is giving five lucky readers the chance to win some premium food for your pups. Up for grabs is two 1.5kg bag of Free-Range Chicken Raw Boost for puppies. True Instinct Raw Boost is nutritionally balanced dry...
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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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Paleo Ridge launch exclusive Black Friday hampers with a chance to...

To celebrate Black Friday, Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading provider of high-quality raw dog food is excited to announce the launch of their exclusive Black Friday Hampers with a unique opportunity to ‘Level Up’ for even greater savings. From Monday 25th November 2024 customers can enjoy generous discounts on a...