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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...
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Most dog owners would struggle to pay an unexpected £500 vet...

More than one in ten (13%) dog owners said they either cannot afford, or are struggling to afford, the costs of owning a dog in the current climate, shows new research by Dogs Trust. In research carried out by You Gov on behalf of the UK’s largest canine charity, owners...
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Burns release their Easter Egg-stravaganza recipe

This Easter, Burns Pet Nutrition is pleased to release Britain’s only egg-based wet food for dogs - Burns Easter Egg-stravaganza. This wet-food recipe is tail-waggingly tasty, complete and the paw-fect treat for this year’s Easter celebrations. The leading healthy pet food company is encouraging dog owners to reward their pooches with something...
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Can you give a home to ‘gentle giant’ Wilbur?

A loving new home is being sought for a ‘gentle giant’ rottweiler who has spent eight months waiting for someone to adopt him. Wilbur arrived into the care of the RSPCA’s Mount Noddy Animal Centre in summer last year, after a year of living in police kennels when he was...
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Lagotto Romagnolo from Croatia wins place in Crufts Best in Show...

Orca, a Lagotto Romangnolo from Croatia, and her handler Javier Gonzalez Mendikote won the Gundog group title at Crufts 2023 yesterday (Thursday 9 March), qualifying them for one of just seven places in the Best in Show final on Sunday evening. Orca (Am GCh Kan Trace Very Cheeky Chic), aged four, owned by Sabina Zdunić Šinković and...
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Lovely Lola still looking for love, more than a year after...

A starving cat who was so hungry she resorted to eating dried pasta is still looking for a new home at an RSPCA centre near Middlesbrough - more than 320 days after she was rescued.     Five-year-old Lola was found in a house in Durham along with two other cats...
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Walker & Drake to sponsor Aces High Flyball Team

Walker & Drake, the Yorkshire based premium dog food manufacturer, has teamed up with Aces High Flyball Team in a three year sponsorship deal. Under the arrangement Walker & Drake will supply the Aces High team dogs with their cold pressed dog food and soft baked treats, as well as...
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10 expert tips for moving house with a pet

Moving house is a huge milestone but the relief of being handed the keys is soon followed by the overwhelming task of tackling your to-do list.  Packing up your life into boxes while juggling work and other commitments is challenging, but adding a pet into the mix is a whole...
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Soaring demand sees Pets As Therapy attend Crufts in drive to...

Pets As Therapy (PAT) is attending Crufts 2023 at the NEC Birmingham from 9-12 March to launch a volunteer recruitment drive to meet soaring demand for a therapeutic pet visit. Around 4,000 pet owners already volunteer with their friendly, temperament-assessed dogs. However, as awareness of the benefits of PAT visits...
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Dogs Trust’s guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the...

With plummeting temperatures returning this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild winter so far for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days, with snow expected in some places.  Dogs Trust...
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Stop showing ‘flat-faced’ dogs at Crufts! RSPCA research shows public agrees

The RSPCA has called for Crufts to stop the most popular ‘flat-faced’ breeds of French bulldogs, pugs and British bulldogs competing at the annual dog show - and new research by the charity shows that most people agree. The animal charity’s Save Our Breath campaign - launching today - highlights...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...