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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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How to ensure you don’t over-exercise your dog during lockdown

Chances are in lockdown, your whole family might each be taking a dog for a walk as a reason to roam outside and leave the house. Although it’s great to give our pets plenty of exercise, there’s also a fine balance between too little and too much. To help the nation...
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RSPCA rescues cats abandoned by canal

The RSPCA rescued two abandoned cats who were dumped in a cat carrier next to a canal in Greater Manchester. The two female black and white cats were discovered in a cat carrier with no food or water next to the canal in Albert Royds Street in Rochdale on Friday...
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Lintbells and Peter Purves launch nationwide emergency fundraising appeal

Lintbells and Peter Purves have launched a nationwide emergency fundraising appeal that will urgently help pet rescue charities affected by Covid-19. The #RescueyourRescue campaign will help over 100 pet rescue charities around the UK and aims to initially raise £250,000. To help launch the appeal. Pet supplement company, Lintbells has...
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Tips to help prepare your pet for a new arrival

The UK is a nation of animal lovers, with an estimated 51 million pets in homes across the country. The majority of pet owners treat their furry friends as members of the family, and with more than 650,000 babies born in 2018, it’s important that our pets are well prepared...
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PDSA vets save kitten hit by a car

PDSA vets saved a five-month old kitten who required life-saving treatment and emergency surgery to save his back legs after being hit by a car. Buddy, the kitten from Merseyside was rushed to the charity’s Pet Hospital in Huyton, where the team of vets and nurses spent three hours pinning...
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Kennel Club boosts its online academy with four new breed films

The Kennel Club has boosted its online academy with four additional breed films for people looking to improve their knowledge of the canine world. Learning about the different dog breeds continues to be made more accessible than ever, with a wealth of canine resources being expanded all the time. The most...
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RSPCA officers play their part helping animals and owners in Covid...

The RSPCA’s inspectors have been playing their part during the Coronavirus pandemic by ensuring pets of sick owners get the care they need. The animal welfare charity is continuing to care for animals who need them the most and helping pet owners during these difficult times. The officers are now responding...
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RSPCA rehabilitates dog on the brink of death

The RSPCA is caring for a cocker spaniel who was found emaciated and unable to stand with a wound around her neck. The dog warden from the local authority found five-year old Maisie collapsed at the side of the road in Hounslow and contacted the RSPCA. The poor dog was...
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Battersea launches online baking series

Social media is full of pictures of freshly baked banana bread, chocolate cake and Victoria sponges as people across the UK take up baking in quarantine. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has also jumped on the baking bandwagon – but staff at the charity have been focusing on treats that...
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Top tips to keep your pets safe during isolation this Easter

As 73% of pet owners admit to being aware of the dangers Easter can bring, Natures Menu’s veterinary team share their tips. Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw and natural pet food is reminding owners to keep their chocolate out of paws’ reach this Easter, as three quarters...
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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...