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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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Dogs Trust Merseyside staff care for dog found abandoned alongside her...

Over the last few weeks, staff at Dogs Trust Merseyside have been kept busy caring for a mum and her 12 puppies who were found abandoned in a property in Liverpool.  Two-year-old American Bulldog, Tara, and her 12 puppies were found alone by the property’s landlord after the tenant moved...
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Vegan dog food Omni smashes £400K crowdfunding target in 15 mins

Vegan dog food brand, Omni smashes £400K crowdfunding target in 15 minutes as pet nutrition industry continues to demonstrate recession-proof growth. One of the UK’s fastest growing vegan pet food brands, Omni, has launched a record breaking crowd-funding campaign. The brand, which is one of the first UK, Vet-founded plant-based pet...
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Petributes releases new Shih Tzu urn

Petributes has launched a Shih Tzu urn. The Shih Tzu boosts the range of Petributes' figurine dog urns to 25 breeds. The urns provide a discreet way of storing pet ashes, with a carefully concealed hollow interior. The Shih Tzu's mischievous personality, coupled with its sociable and relaxed temperament, makes them...
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Westminster councillor starts 2023 with first visit to animal welfare charity...

Labour Councillor for West End Ward, City of Westminster, Jessica Toale, has started the New Year with her first visit to London animal rescue charity, Mayhew. As part of her tour of the charity on Friday 20 January, Councillor Toale learned about the breadth of the charity’s work across five boroughs in...
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Budget friendly ways to show your pet some love

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air, and love for our pets is no exception! Our pets really are our best friends; they are great companions, help to improve our mental health, and bring us a whole heap of joy! While the benefits of owning...
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Lily’s Kitchen appoints TV’s Rory Cowlam as vet ambassador

Lily’s Kitchen, has signed TV vet Rory the Vet as its pet expert and brand ambassador. A respected voice within the veterinary industry, Rory has garnered a huge following online and makes regular appearances on programmes such as CBBC’s The Pet Factor, Blue Peter and Sky News. He is also...
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Dogs Trust’s oldest pair of pooches find forever home 

Dogs Trust’s oldest doggy duo, with a combined age of 34, have found a forever home together after their owner sadly passed away.  Dogs Trust Evesham has been caring for 17-year-old Collie crosses Sheba and Teddy,  believed to be the oldest pair of pooches that have ever been cared for...
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Leading UK vet calls for outright ban on owning a dog...

Following BBC Panoroma’s expose into extreme dog breeding (aired Monday 23 January 2023), one of the UK’s leading vets has called for new legislation in the UK which would make it illegal to own a dog with cropped ears. Ear cropping in UK dogs was exposed by BBC’s Panorama as a growing problem particularly...
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US Marine Corps dog Bass awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal 

A retired US Marine Corps dog has today (24 January 2023) become the 75th recipient of the PDSA Dickin Medal - the animals equivalent of the Victoria Cross. The highest honour available to animals, Multi-Purpose Canine (MPC) Bass was presented with the award for his bravery and life-saving devotion to duty...
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Hop into the year of the rabbit by giving an unwanted...

The RSPCA is urging people to consider adopting rabbits as we mark the start of the Chinese New Year, designated the Year of the Rabbit. The Lunar New Year, China’s most important festival, started on Sunday (January 22), with 2023 heralded as a year of prosperity and hope. And staff at...
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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...