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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...

A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family. Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
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Animal lover takes on 12 events in 12 months to raise...

A ten-year old boy from Merseyside has been raising money to help animals in need by taking on 12 evens in 12 months for the RSPCA. Ten-year old Owen Marlowe from Southport in Merseyside has already completed a five-mile walk and a 15-mile bike rise to raise money for the...
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Cath Kidston is searching for the UK’s cutest dogs to model...

British design and lifestyle brand Cath Kidston launches its nationwide search, looking for their Next Dog Model. The winning pup will be the star of the Cath Kidston Spring 2021 Pets collection attending the official photoshoot in November. Images will appear on the campaign page onsite, and across all social...
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Two elderly cats finally find forever home

Two senior cats from RSPCA Northamptonshire have been rehomed after their appeal reached a student vet nurse in Norfolk who offered them a retirement home. Lucy Marheineke from Kings Lynn rehomed Leon and Nikita (16 October) from the RSPCA Northamptonshire branch where they have been cared for ever since their...
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New website PetsRadar introduces Pet Tech Week

New website PetsRadar.com introduces Pet Tech Week as a best friend to pet parents nurturing happy pets. New website PetsRadar.com is introducing Pet Tech Week starting today (19-25 October 2020), delivering the first of many new initiatives that will bring together specialist advice and money-saving deals on cutting-edge products for...
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Warning to pet owners ahead of DIY Halloween and Bonfire Night...

Natures Menu’s Veterinary Education Manager offers her advice on keeping pets safe during Halloween and Bonfire Night With many official Halloween and Bonfire Night events cancelled this year, at home celebrations are set to be the latest trend this autumn, and experts are concerned about the effect it will have...
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Owners feared for Dachshund’s life after he ate chewing gum

Otto the six-month-old Miniature Dachshund was rushed to My Family Vets at Taverham Vets, Norwich, after swallowing five pieces of chewing gum. His owners sought emergency care immediately after the incident as they were worried Otto would choke, or that the chewing gum would affect his insides. What they didn’t...
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Dogs Trust appeals for foster carers in East Anglia to help...

Dogs Trust Freedom Project, a pet fostering scheme run has launched an appeal to animal lovers in East Anglia to temporarily care for dogs of survivors of domestic abuse, enabling their owners to flee to safety. Dogs Trust launched its Freedom Project in 2004, offering a lifeline for dog owners...
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BISSELL launch new SmartClean Pet Cylinder Vacuum

BISSELL introduce the SmartClean Pet Cylinder Vacuum to their floor care range. The SmartClean Pet is a pet-owners best friend with exceptional bag-less vacuuming power rapidly removed dust and debris. The automatic floor type recognition technology detects the floor type and adjusts the suction power on the go for optimal...
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Sickly seal pups given DIY saunas using wallpaper stripper

Inventive staff at RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre have created DIY saunas for sickly seals using a modified wallpaper stripper. The centre is currently caring for a staggering 49 common seal pups, who will need weeks, if not months of specialist care to help them get strong enough to return...
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Say ‘I love you’ with Barking Heads treats this Christmas

Barking Heads help pet owners to show their furry best friends just how much they care this Christmas. 2020 has been a tough year and there’s no doubt that our loyal four-legged friends have been there offering comfort and companionship every step of the way. Say it with treats this festive...
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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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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...