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Cat looking for forever home after cancer scare turns out to...

The RSPCA hopes to find a special home for a sweet and sensitive cat who has now been given the all-clear from cancer after a recent scare. Seven-year-old grey tabby cat Nala came into the care of the RSPCA Hants & Surrey Border Branch in January last year as her owners could no longer...
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Inseparable rescue rats who survived after their hutches were torched seeking...

Five pet rats who were discovered abandoned in charred and blackened hutches which are thought to have been deliberately set on fire in North Wales, are looking for a fresh start. Craig and his best friend Greg, along with Lorna, Brook and Stella, were found in two rabbit hutches, along...
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Vet’s Kitchen launch Senior Dog Club

Pet food brand, Vet’s Kitchen, has announced the launch of its Senior Dog Club. Everyone loves the excitement of a new puppy – the energy, the clubs and classes and the cuddles. But sadly, our older dogs get a bad press – a bit slow, a bit doddery and a...
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New research shows how dog owners are making sacrifices during cost-of-living...

Britain’s cash-strapped pet lovers are giving up treats such as holidays, eating out and trips to the pub to ensure their dogs are still being well cared for, a study shows. According to research by Burns Pet Nutrition in light of the cost-of-living crisis, almost three-quarters (73%) of dog owners...
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Dog saved from drowning in London canal now has loving ‘fur...

A female dog rescued from Brent canal in London by two observant passers-by, now has a loving forever home. When poodle crossbreed, Lilly, was spotted in the Grand Union canal in Brent this June, it was only thanks to the quick response of two observant passers-by, that she avoided drowning....
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Barking the law: Worst places in the UK for dog fouling...

With 34% of UK households owning a dog, there are a lot of pooches being taken out on their daily walks that need picking up after. However, one in 25 Brits admit to never picking up after their dog, and one in three are unaware that dog fouling in public...
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Buffy the Dreamies Slayer searches for home after more than 450...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for a nervous cat who has been waiting to find her forever family for 459 days. Buffy is a one-year-old female black cat who arrived into the charity’s care in August last year - and loves pet treats like Dreamies. She was...
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8 of the best Christmas jumpers for dogs

Nothing says Christmas is coming quite like a festive jumper – and if you can include your furry friend in the fun, it makes it even more special. Pets at Home’s new Christmas jumper range, featuring cute cosy knits and novelty characters, means there’s something for every pooch. Dr Karlien Heyrman,...
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How to teach your pet that being alone is okay!

With party season around the corner, it’s inevitable that our four-legged friend will be left alone at some point this Christmas. However, new research has highlighted how anxiety affects the day-to-day lives of pet owners – with almost half (48%) admitting that socialising and special events often see them separated...
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Paleo Ridge launches new Essentials range to encourage switch to raw

Paleo Ridge today announces the launch of a brand-new range: Paleo Ridge Essentials. Specially formulated to provide dogs with all the benefits of raw feeding while offering the best possible value to owners, Paleo Ridge Essentials is improving customer access to raw feeding, encouraging pet owners to make the switch. The new...
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RSPCA looking for special homes for ‘outdoorsy’ cats

The RSPCA is looking for special homes for farm cats and other nervous felines who prefer the great outdoors to life inside a traditional home. Farm cats need less human interaction than a typical domestic cat but still need someone to keep an eye on them. The RSPCA hopes to...
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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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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.  The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...