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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...

A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating toxic pollen

Charity vets issue warning for pet owners after a kitten nearly died after ingesting lily pollen. Luna, a Ragamuffin kitten was just four months old when her owner received a bouquet of flowers for her birthday, which included lilies. Luna’s owner Emily came home for lunch one day to find Luna...
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Keep chocolate out of paws’ reach from pets this Easter

Natures Menu is warning owners about the dangers of chocolate toxicity for dogs over Easter. The UK’s number one for raw and natural pet food is calling for owners to keep their chocolate out of paws reach over the holiday season to avoid their dog getting ill. Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education...
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RSPCA called out to help fox that turned out to be...

An RSPCA officer was called in to help a collapsed fox that turned out to be taxidermy. Inspector Ellie Burt went to Farm Hill, Exeter in Devon on Monday 8 April after a local resident grew concerned for a fox that had been hiding under a bush in the area. Inspector...
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Ex-stray still looking for love after seven years in kennels

A Greyhound is still looking for a forever family seven years after having been found wandering the streets as a puppy. Despite the best efforts of the team at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury, stunning Stevie will mark his seventh birthday in kennels this month, much to the astonishment of staff. Having notched...
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Show what a good boy your dog is for a chance...

In celebration of National Pet Day, Good Boy is giving away a year’s supply of dog treats to one lucky pooch. We all think that our dog is the best - the goodest boy or girl of them all, but where does your pooch match up against your friends? Or...
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New data reveals a third of people in UK putting their...

New research shows that UK pet owners spend almost 2K a year on their pets, but almost a third don’t have a £15 carbon monoxide alarm. The research from the new CO Be Alarmed! Campaign by Energy UK shows that despite being a nation of animal lovers, 29% of us...
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Nestlé’s Pets at Work (PaW) scheme comes to their offices in...

Nestlé has launched Pets at Work (PaW) scheme at its offices in York where colleagues can now bring their dogs to work. Nestlé, the world’s biggest food and drink producers and one of York’s largest employers has seen the scheme successfully launched in five other offices in the UK &...
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RSPCA issues reminder: Chip ‘N’ Check

Three years since the introduction of compulsory dog microchipping, the RSPCA urges owners to microchip and check their details. On the third anniversary of compulsory microchipping (6 April), the UK’s largest animal charity is reminding dog owners to ensure their pets are microchipped and their up-to-date details are registered with...
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Millennial dog ownership soars as young couples seek to hone parental...

More than two million young couples are getting a puppy to prepare them from having a baby. New research from online pet retailer, Paws.com reveals that the majority of millennials (67%) believe looking after a dog is good practice for parenthood. Nearly a third (32%) of young pet parents regard their...
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Dogs across Europe unite to help those without homes

Thousands of paws across six countries are set to unite in the Agria Dog Walk to raise money for animals in need. On Saturday May 25th 2019, walks will be taking place simultaneously in locations across Europe, with dogs (and their humans) coming together to raise much-needed funds for the...
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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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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog

A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.  Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...