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Christmas leftovers leave Labrador on emergency drip

A dog owner from Aberdeen is warning owners to keep chocolate away from pets this festive period, after her family’s Labrador was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment. “My daughter had been given a couple of boxes of chocolate for Christmas,” explains dog owner Louise Ritchie, “and, with amazing...
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Kennel Club warns dog owners of Christmas chocolate poisoning surge

New statistics released by The Kennel Club shows that dogs being treated for eating toxic chocolate soars in December and January, compared to the rest of the year. The sweet treat can be deadly for dogs and, as such, the organisation is urging pet owners to be vigilant this festive...
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Deaf dog looks forward to Christmas in her new home after...

The team at Dogs Trust Merseyside are celebrating after a deaf dog who waited three years for a home to call her own, is spending Christmas with her new family.  Five-year-old American Bulldog, Skye, arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre in August 2021 after her owners could no longer care...
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Volunteer celebrates a decade of helping rescue dogs find their happy...

A dog lover has topped ten years of volunteering at Dogs Trust Manchester having walked thousands of miles with four-legged friends, cleaned hundreds of kennels and washed thousands of towels and dog beds.  Michelle Woolhead, who lives in Glossop, joined the team at the Denton rehoming centre within weeks of...
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Dorset-based Doggy Doggy Yum Yum is voted Best Pet Treat of...

Dorset-based artisan ice cream maker, Baboo Gelato, the manufacturers of frozen dog treat, Doggy Doggy Yum Yum are celebrating this week as they receive their trophy for winning the Best Pet Treat for 2024 in the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards which were recently held at a glittering presentation...
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Purr-ilot drives for six hours to adopt two inseparable cats after...

An airline pilot has recalled the ‘unforgettable’ six-hour journey she made to rehome two rescue cats she fell in love with after seeing their adoption appeal on social media.    Belinda Wall, 45, drove 300 miles from her home near Horsham in West Sussex to the RSPCA’s Great Ayton Animal Centre near Middlesbrough...
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Domestic Abuse Pet Fostering Scheme sees 140% rise in referrals 

Worrying figures released by Dogs Trust show that, over the last five years, there has been a 140% increase in dogs being referred through its specialist pet fostering service, Freedom. Data released at the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence show that Freedom has received 2303 referrals...
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Himalayan Pet Supply launches Churro and Yogurt stick dog chews

Himalayan Pet Supply urges pet owners to ‘choose healthier chews’ this Christmas with its newly launched range of wholesome, natural treats, the ‘CHURRO’ and ‘Yogurt Sticks’ that dogs will love with peace of mind for pet parents.  Launched by the award-winning brand, both CHURRO chews and Yoghurt Sticks make the...
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Vet warning after cat undergoes life-saving surgery to remove string

A mischievous moggy has used up one of his nine lives after needing life-saving surgery to remove a foot-long piece of string. Lucky black cat Luther underwent an operation at Westway Vets in Newcastle, to remove the string from his stomach and intestines. Unknown to his owners, the much-loved family pet...
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Introducing The EasyEat, the ergonomically designed dog feeder that will benefit...

The EasyEat has been created in the UK by passionate pet lovers, Callum Saunders and Declan Poole in order to alleviate the harm that is caused by the unhealthy eating position from traditional and even raised bowls.   This especially affects flat-faced breeds of dogs. Working with numerous vets they...
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34 animals rescued from ‘horrendous’ house littered with waste and hundreds...

RSPCA officers had to wear protective suits and face masks because of the overpowering smell of ammonia and faeces at a house in the West Midlands where 34 animals were living in appalling conditions. Rescuers were met with a ‘sea’ of empty cans of dog food which were littering 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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Santa Paws: Research reveals dogs love Christmas just as much as...

With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus. So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...