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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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Surge in hot weather pet advice searches as RSPCA warns of...

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to protect pets and help wildlife during this week’s hot weather as the charity reports a massive surge in those seeking heatwave advice for their pets. As temperatures look set to top 25°C (77°F) in many parts of the country this week despite autumn...
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Keeping your dog hydrated during a heatwave

The UK is gearing up for another heatwave this week, which can impact a pet's health. With that in mind, the experts at natural dog food brand Harringtons have shared their tips on how to tell if your dog is dehydrated and the amount of water they should drink a...
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Couple claimed ‘incredibly thin’ German Shepherd dogs were ‘getting better’

A couple from Northumberland have been banned from keeping animals for five years after their two German Shepherd dogs were found in an emaciated condition. Margaret Stanners and Kieron Cruise, both of Benridge Park, Blyth, pleaded guilty to two offences of causing unnecessary suffering to the two canines, a male...
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Snapping pics of pups is “fetch”, as Brits prefer taking pics...

Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that British pet parents take on average 100 pictures of their pup a month - equating to 13,200 over their pet’s lifetime. According to a Rover study, it is Poodles that have the most photo-obsessed pet parents,...
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Owner claimed his injured kitten was stray found by his dog...

A Lincolnshire man claimed his kitten, who had suffered a serious lip injury, was a stray found by his dog. When questioned by the RSPCA, Lovelle Paharsingh (D.o.B 13/2/2003) of Heneage Road, Grimsby, denied he was the owner of the pet and said his dog had picked up the injured...
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Microchips help families in the north of England see the safe...

Microchips have helped the RSPCA to reunite four missing cats in the north of England this summer as the charity issues a reminder to pet owners that it will be a legal requirement in nine months time. The pets were all rescued by RSPCA officers in North Yorkshire and County...
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Birmingham Dogs Home announces pawfect partnership with Ancol to help accelerate...

The Midlands' oldest and most-loved animal welfare charity, Birmingham Dogs Home, has announced pet accessories manufacturer and supplier, Ancol, as its first-ever rehoming programme sponsor. As an official sponsor, Ancol will support the charity with its mission of helping thousands of dogs find their forever homes throughout the year, which...
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Vets issue warning to pet owners after soggy summer leads to...

A dog almost died after breathing in grass seeds while on a walk. 15-month-old cocker spaniel Archie needed major surgery at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital to save its life. Owner Laetisia Carter feared she may lose her beloved hound before a team at the hospital carried out the delicate two-hour procedure. Now, after vets there...
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Time almost up for animal-lovers to call on UK Govt to...

Animal-lovers have just one week left to sign an urgent electric shock collar campaign asking Members of Parliament to put pressure on the UK Government to not abandon a pledge to ban the cruel devices. In April, Defra announced that the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023 would come...
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Southampton pet retailer celebrates food safety milestone

A Southampton pet retailer has gone above and beyond on its food safety requirements in a bid to maintain the highest level of food hygiene for cats and dogs across the south. Leading pet food and accessory supermarket, Healthy Pet Store, has celebrated another milestone after its logistics and warehousing...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...