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Vets save cat after rare spinal infection left him paralysed

A cat facing death after being left paralysed by a rare infection has been saved by vets. Owner Samantha Smith feared four-year-old Maine Coon Geralt, who is a treasured connection to her late granddad, would have to be put to sleep after he collapsed in front of her. But vet specialist...
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Discover Foxy Margot’s NEW luxury festive fragrance for pampered pets

Snuggle Me Dog Bed & Body Mist is the luxurious limited-edition Christmas-scented dog bed and body spray from Foxy Margot. Not only is Snuggle Me Dog Bed & Body Mist fragranced with essential oils of Frankincense, Sandalwood and Sweet Orange, it’s perfectly pH-balanced and packed with vegan-friendly, naturally deodorising and...
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DIY Christmas gifts for pets

We all love finding the purr-fect gift for loved ones at Christmas and, for many, our furry friends are high on this list. However, with the cost of living increasing, many of us will be looking for ways to pinch the pennies this year. To help, PDSA, the vet charity...
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Butternut Box appoints digital learning and skills platform after investment leads...

Fresh dog food delivery service Butternut Box has appointed THRIVE’s Learning & Skills Platform for its rapidly growing team after the company grew from 150 to 600 employees in just two years. The partnership is part of an ambitious expansion vision for the UK-based start-up, which recently scaled up its...
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Save up to 30% in Pets at Home Black Friday sale

Pets at Home is supporting pet owners across the UK with three weeks of Black Friday savings. The leading pet retailer’s Black Friday offers are available now until Tuesday 6th December, with up to 30% savings* across a range of products for dogs, cats, small animals and aquatics. The offers include...
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The Mare and Foal Sanctuary tackles rising costs for equine owners

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary will be helping equine owners tackle rising costs without compromising on welfare in its upcoming free webinar. Pet owners across the country are being forced to give up their animal companions due to the current cost-of-living crisis. This includes horse and pony owners. The average cost...
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Dumped matted and underweight dogs undergo amazing transformation

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for two neglected dogs who were found dumped at the side of a country road on the hottest day of the year. The Chinese crested cross dogs, who are mum and son, were found in July on the hottest day of...
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Dogs Trust sees 55% increase in dogs being referred so owners...

Worrying figures released by Dogs Trust show that they have seen a 55% increase in dogs being referred through its specialist pet fostering service which supports people fleeing domestic abuse by providing temporary accommodation for their dogs. From January to September this year, Dogs Trust has seen 1,213 dogs referred...
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Cat frightened of fireworks rescued from chimney on bonfire night by...

The owners of a cat who spent more than 12 hours stuck up a chimney on bonfire night were glad to see an RSPCA inspector. The nervous feline, called Buttons, had just been adopted by a family at Gosforth in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. But within hours of settling into his new home he...
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Digital vet care firm offers free consults to owners turning to...

A digital app which provides vet consultations is offering free advice to pet owners turning to crowdfunding for help with vet bills during the cost of living crisis. Following on from the news that there has been a steep rise in pet owners using crowdfunding to pay vet bills due...
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RSPCA flood response team on standby as water rises in southern...

The RSPCA’s emergency flood response rescue teams have been placed on standby as more than 120 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across England - the majority across southern England. The UK Government’s Flood Information Service has issued flood warnings - the second highest level of warning advising people...
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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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Hefty fines in store for pet owners as 1 in 5...

UK pet owners face fines of up to £500 in the lead up to Christmas as nearly one in five (17%) claim that they won’t microchip their pets, despite the legal requirement to do so which recently extended to cats. Microchipping cats in England has been a legal requirement as of 10th...