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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...
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New study reveals dogs can’t help but fall in love

In a heart-warming twist to canine companionship, a recent study by Canine Cottages has shone a light on the extraordinary emotional connections’ dogs can share. The question of whether dogs can experience love has long captivated dog owners and animal enthusiasts alike. To delve into whether dogs could feel romantic...
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‘Alarming’ research shows up to 9 in 10 don’t know crucial...

Statistics released today by one of the UK’s largest dog welfare organisations shows that up to nine in ten owners wouldn’t be able to identify some crucial signs of stress in a dog – despite the fact that almost three quarters (72%) believe they can accurately read their dog’s...
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Richmond pet-care specialist makes waves with Doggie Swimming Club

Richmond pet enthusiast Jean Wilson is making a splash with her bespoke Doggie Swimming Club, an initiative captivating the hearts of both dogs and their owners. With a commitment to enhancing the lives of our much-loved four-legged companions, Jean’s club is redefining the way dogs experience aquatic play and exercise...
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A fifth of British dog owners have cut their holidays short...

Researchers from St. Pancras Station have polled* the nation's dog owners and revealed that such is the love for their pets 21% (a fifth) had returned early from holiday because they couldn't bear to be away from their furry friend any longer. Of those who had left a holiday early...
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Guinea Pig Awareness Week returns for 2023!

The organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW), the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, have announced a wealth of initiatives around this year’s theme, Rescue & Rehome. For 2023, it’s all about throwing the spotlight on the many guinea pigs in rescue centres in need of...
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Four in ten say this winter will be even tougher than...

A poll carried out for Dogs Trust by YouGov shows that four in ten (40%) of the UK’s dog owners fear it will be even harder to give their dogs all they need this coming winter than it was last year. Following a record number of enquiries* from owners about...
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Nutravet help pet parents prepare for back-to-school separation anxiety

Summer can be a fun time to spend with your four-legged family member, enjoying time outdoors and the warmer weather. However, after enjoying some extended family time, some dogs can develop separation anxiety when the children of the family return to school. Changes in routine can impact your pet and lead...
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Singer-song writer ‘suppawts’ Dogs Trust Evesham on tour

A singer-song writer who was Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of 2021 is putting his musical talents to good use by raising money for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.  Frazer Lepford has been singing and playing the guitar since the age of 18, and his love of dogs dates...
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Butternut Box Campaign aims to put the “Food Back into Dog...

Millions of dog owners have no idea what is in their pet's food, according to new research commissioned by fresh dog food brand Butternut Box. A poll of 2,000 dog owners found that almost half (48%) could only name up to three ingredients when quizzed on what they feed their dog. Price...
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‘Pet parents’ are on the rise – but who gets the...

Over four million dogs were welcomed into families in just the last three years*, with many couples cementing their family unit with a four-legged companion. Whilst pets bring so much joy to our lives, what if you decide it is best to part ways – who gets the dog then? PDSA...
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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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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...