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Study finds over 70% of Brits feed their pets just one...

New research by Harringtons reveals the majority of UK households still choose simplicity over variety when it comes to feeding our four-legged friends. Pets are more than just companions; they’re family. But when it comes to their mealtime routines, most Brits are sticking to a single type of food. A...
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I’m a pet expert and here is how to keep the...

PDSA Vet Nurse, Shauna Walsh, shares expert insight into some of the UK’s popular dog breeds and how to know if your four-legged friend is carrying extra weight around the edges. “It sounds obvious, but dogs who eat too much and don’t exercise enough, get fat! If you feed your...
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Welsh dog avoids emergency after eating bunch of daffodils

An adorable dog called Agatha nearly poisoned herself when she munched through a bunch of daffodils she pinched from a vase. Full-of-fun Agatha thought the spring flowers were a tasty treat left out for her on the dining table by owner Lynsey Harris. Agatha – a cross between a springer spaniel...
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Owner jailed after his Staffie was found starved to death in...

The owner of a dog who was found dead at a property in Liverpool has been jailed for 16 weeks. Tia, a Staffordshire bull terrier, was left in a flat in Stanley Road in Kirkdale without access to food and water. The body of the canine, who was around 13...
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One in 10 dog owners surveyed turn down social plans due...

New research by the pet insurance team at Comparethemarket reveals how much a pooch’s behaviour affects UK dog owners. No matter how adorable your pooch is, sometimes they can’t help but get up to no good. In fact, over a quarter of Brits surveyed (27%) say their dog displays what...
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Kitten unexpectedly becomes mum of 3 before reaching 1st birthday

A young cat named Calibri has spent her first birthday in Battersea’s care after falling pregnant with kittens at just 9 months old. With today marking World Spay Day, the charity is using Calibri’s story to remind owners of the importance of neutering cats from a young age. Calibri and...
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Expert guide to understanding normal and abnormal cat behaviour

Everypaw Pet Insurance and Vetstream have carried out research and compiled a guide to understanding cat behaviour to help people recognise normal and abnormal patterns. It comes as online searches for ‘why is my female cat spraying all of sudden’ have risen by 200% YoY, while searches for ‘older cat...
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Tips and tricks to make your pup Crufts ready

The long-awaited and most prestigious dog show in the UK is finally here and dog-lovers all over the country have been putting in a lot of time, effort and dedication to prepare their pup for Crufts 2023! Lorna Winter, co-founder and head of training at Zigzag, the nation’s number one...
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Canine Expert shares tips to understand your dog’s body language

As much as we wish we could, we can’t converse with our dogs the same way we do with humans, so the best way to understand them is though their emotions and body language. Dogs mature emotionally up to the age of two and a half years so it is...
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Bella & Duke donate £3,920 for Therapy Dogs Nationwide

Following the recent partnership with Therapy Dogs Nationwide, Bella & Duke is delighted to announce that through its charity referral initiative, their customers have donated a total of £3,920 to the partner charity. The initiative, run from 20th December until 31st January, saw Bella & Duke pledge £20 to Therapy...
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Missing moggie is reunited with his family after seven years thanks...

The RSPCA has helped reunite an overjoyed family with their cat, who had been missing for seven years, thanks to his microchip. Black and white Raffael (known as ‘Raffi’) disappeared from his home in Old Trafford shortly before Christmas in 2016. Despite endless searching in the months and years that...
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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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Cropped dog has special knitted cap to keep cold wind and...

Cropped Dora wears a special knitted hood to keep the cold wind and rain out of her vulnerable ears during a winter’s walk on the beach. Four-year-old Dora’s owner, Jess Eley, from Dorset, said the knitted hat, which has ears on top, also makes passersby less nervous around her -...