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Half of pet owners believe animals are the hidden support network...
A poll of 2,000 adults who have a cat or dog found their four-legged friends regularly help them out when they’re feeling down.
They claim pets have helped improve their mood when they’ve been ill (47%), after a bad day at work (39%) and following an argument (22%).
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Coronation chicken dish for dogs this Coronation
Especially created to mark the Kings’ Coronation, Hug – the UK’s first premium ready meals dogs – has created a delicious, limited-edition Coronation Chicken dish for dogs.
To ensure dogs across the nation can celebrate in true royal style on this momentous occasion, the naturally balanced special recipe is made with British chicken...
Rover’s search for a psychic dog to predict Eurovision!
Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that three-quarters of Brits (83%) believe their dog has some kind of psychic ability or can read their mind.
According to the study of over 1,000 dog parents in the UK, almost two-thirds (65%) have let their...
Finalists announced in Cats Protection’s National Cat Awards 2023
A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year’s National Cat Awards, the UK’s annual celebration of cats.
From sociable cats that spread cheer wherever they go to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, the marvellous moggies are all in the running to...
Three-month-old kitten suffers fractured leg after being hurled from Christmas gift...
Two cats are safe in RSPCA care after they were seen being cruelly thrown from a gift box and a bin bag in a park in Manchester, during an incident which sadly left one of the animals with a fractured leg.
Witnesses who were in the area at the time...
Over a fifth of dog and cat owners put off vet...
New research from Co-op Insurance has found that almost a fifth (19%) of dog and cat owners are foregoing trips to the vet for their beloved pet as a result of not being able to afford it.
The research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Co-op, shines a light on the...
Jack Russells among top 5 dogs to be rehomed at Battersea...
With Her Majesty The Queen Consort’s very own Battersea Jack Russell Terriers Beth and Bluebell taking up residence in the Royal Household, leading animal welfare charity Battersea’s latest figures reveal that Jack Russell Terriers were among the top 5 most popular breeds to be rehomed from its three centres last year.
Whilst...
Dogs Trust Appoints New Chief Operating Officer to its Management Team
Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has welcomed Louisa Simons to its management team as its new Chief Operating Officer.
As Chief Operating Officer, Louisa is responsible for the IT, Finance, Legal, Governance and Facilities functions at Dogs Trust, and has also become the Chair of Dogs Trust...
Sustainability & an unflinching ethical outlook sit at the very heart...
Yet another BIG week for Devon-based Mr Bug saw the welcome arrival of a prestigious Blue Patch rosette which arrived in the post at precisely the same moment as their Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Accreditation certificate.
Today, both nationally-prized accolades sit proudly alongside the gleaming gold Nourish award (unrivalled nutritional...
RSPCA’s ‘Wildlife Friends’ are making a difference for wildlife
Wildlife volunteers recruited by the RSPCA are making their mark as part of the Big Help Out to mark the King’s Coronation.
From litter picking to rewilding gardens or to building habitats where wild animals can thrive, the animal charity’s volunteers have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into the project, which was...
Litter warning to pet owners after Labrador’s ordeal
Emergency vets, Vets Now, have issued a litter warning to pet owners, ahead of World Earth Day on Saturday 22 April 2023.
A mishap-prone dog called Paco chomped his way through multi-coloured foam letters, spelling 'Happy Easter', that had been left on the floor of a local park following a village Easter...
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How to spot hypothermia in pets
With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
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