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Puppy who fell out of third-storey window searches for loving new...

A puppy who fell out of a window and needed veterinary treatment is now back on all four paws and is looking for a new home. Nine-month-old Brian was taken in by the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Hospital for treatment in August 2024 when he was just four months old. Brian, a Belgian...
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Paleo Ridge launches first treat range & plans first Crufts appearance

Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading and most accredited producer of high-quality raw dog food, is extending its portfolio with an exciting move into air-dried treats. Launching from the beginning of March, the brand-new treats range features two products: Fish Skin Cubes and Sprats. The treats will also be showcased and...
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Fab Four seeking ticket to ride after three years in rescue

An RSPCA animal centre in Wales is launching a St David’s Day rehoming appeal for their longest staying cats who have collectively been in rescue for over three years. Llew, Joker, Misty and Gizmo, who staff refer to as the ‘Fab Four’ after The Beatles, have spent 40 months between...
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Burns Pet Nutrition launch a brand new suppawt system for rescue...

Burns Pet Nutrition, the leading healthy pet food company, have today announced the launch of the Burns Pet Rescue initiative, a brand-new support system that offers a helping paw to rescue pets and their new owners, as well as rescue centres and shelters alike. Burns supported shelters will offer a...
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Bringing home your first feline friend : How to care for...

Whether you’re introducing a kitten or a slightly older puss into your home, it’s a big commitment which requires important research to not only ensure you can meet their needs, but that you’re a good fit for each other too. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “It’s a wonderful experience...
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More Crufts on TV than ever before

Dog lovers can look forward to a record-breaking 16 hours and 15 minutes of television coverage when Crufts returns to Channel 4 and More4 this March to celebrate the world’s largest dog show. This is 75 minutes more than the 2020 show which was then a record in itself and...
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Dogs who live life side-by-side seek forever home together

A pair of dogs who must always be touching each other and live life side-by-side are looking for a forever home together. Seven-year-old Fred and eight-year-old Louis came into the care of RSPCA Cornwall’s Venton Animal Centre, in St Columb, when their owner could no longer look after them. The crossbreeds...
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Search for the UK’s first pup star begins

Do you know a dog that can bark along to Britney, howl to Hughie or whine along to Whitney? Now is the time to showcase that pup’s amazing (or hilarious) talent! Canine Cottages have launched a brand new competition to find the most musical dogs across the UK, with one...
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Growing dog owners’ community unveils launch of personalised merch just in...

Fast-growing dog owners’ community, Crumble & Bert, has unveiled its latest range of dog walking accessories ‘for hoomans’ with the launch of personalised merchandise - just in time for Mother’s Day. Established in 2021 by two sisters, Annabel and Hannah, Crumble & Bert, was inspired by their love for...
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Dogged devotion leads teenage dog lover to take on Everest challenge

A 13-year-old dog lover is counting down to a challenge of a lifetime, inspired by her love of our four-legged friends. On the 2 April Leah-Mai Rimmington will begin an eight-day, 82-mile trek to Mount Everest base camp. She will brave ice-cold temperatures and the risk of altitude sickness, frostbite...
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Paul O’Grady falls head over tails for stray Battersea sausage dog

Paul O’Grady has adopted another Battersea rescue dog, who he fell in love with during recent filming of the hit TV show Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs. Sausage, a Wire-Haired Dachshund, captured the TV presenter’s heart when she found herself in the care of Battersea’s London centre after...
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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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Vet expert warns that laser pens are ‘detrimental to your dog’s...

Laser pointers might seem like a fun and harmless way to entertain your dog during winter, but an expert from vet charity PDSA has taken to TikTok to share an urgent warning. Gemma Renwick, a vet nurse from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has warned of the dangers of laser pens on...