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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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Rosewood Pet launches exciting new product range

Rosewood Pet Products has introduced a new line-up to its collection of pet toys, treats and accessories. Rosewood has introduced the following: Playtime / Walk time New and exclusive to Rosewood is the popular My Dog luxury plush toy range, which make the perfect playmates for anxious pooches. Featuring a range of...
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Mr Bug adds a mealworm ‘superfood’ seasoning shaker to its range

This September sees award-winning Mr Bug launch its next tranche of insect protein innovation for healthier living hounds in the shape of a handy superfood shaker, that will provide a generous dash of mealworm protein seasoning at mealtime. As the UK’s 1st DEFRA approved mealworm bug farm, Conal and his...
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Puppy farm survivor leaves sad past behind as he tours Europe...

A dog who was rescued with his one-eyed mother and siblings from appalling conditions on an illegal puppy farm is now enjoying the sights and sounds of Europe. Poodle cross Jack, along with other dogs, was discovered living in squalor at a property in the West Midlands in 2021 during...
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International Cat Day: From drinking milk to nine lives, cat myths...

This International Cat Day, leading vet charity PDSA is debunking popular myths about our feline friends. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Cats are a popular pet with almost a quarter (24%) of UK adults owning one, according to our latest PDSA PAW Report - that’s an estimated 11 million...
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RSPCA search for the purrfect retirement home for 19 year old...

A 19-year-old cat, believed to be one of the oldest currently in RSPCA care, is looking for a new retirement home to see out her twilight years. Mature moggie Ginger came into the care of the charity’s Manchester and Salford Branch last month after her previous owner sadly became too...
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Homemade treats for your feline companion

Today is International Cat Day (8th August) and it is all about celebrating the moggies we love. Cats make such loyal and loving companions, so if you’re looking for a way to show your favourite feline just how much you care, it's the perfect time to treat them to something...
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Greedy cats cheating on owners for extra meals

Millions of greedy cats across Britain are sneaking into a neighbour's house for extra food, a study shows. Almost half (43%) of all pet lovers with a moggy living nearby confess to secretly feeding it behind the owners' back, and more than two-thirds (69%) of those actually buy cat food...
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More than three-quarters of Brits support a ban on electric shock...

Data released by The Kennel Club shows the majority of the British public want to see a ban on electric shock collars. It revealed that 77% of Brits said they believe the devices, which punish a dog for unwanted behaviour by delivering a shock to their neck via a remote...
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Vet nurse stunned as ‘dead’ dog suddenly sits up after car...

A vet nurse who was told her spaniel had died in a car accident was left stunned when the dog suddenly sat up in the practice she was working in. Hannah Philipson was in the middle of a shift at Ryedale Vets in North Yorkshire when she got a distressing...
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Woman caught on camera beating her dog all around Milton Keynes

A woman who was captured on video footage beating and kicking her dog in several locations in Milton Keynes has been handed a life-time ban from keeping animals after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Hayley Smith of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to three offences under the Animal Welfare Act...
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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...