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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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Dog lover hopes four-legged friend finally proves lucky in love this...

It was love at first sight when Dogs Trust volunteer Sally Halstead spotted rescue dog Billy on a blustery April day last year.  But eleven months on, Sally is selflessly hoping that it won‘t be long before she sees Billy scamper out of the doors of Dogs Trust Leeds and...
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Dog dating site launched to help dog lovers find the perfect...

Since dog lovers seem to choose their dogs the same way they like to swipe right on dating apps, MyDogMatch.com has launched today to help dog lovers find their perfect furry companion.   When it comes to finding the perfect match of the furry kind, only half of dog owners picked their dog...
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Vets4Pets in Croydon expands as demand increases

A veterinary practice in Croydon has expanded with new consulting rooms and a larger theatre space, enabling the team to care for more pets across the local area. Established in 2011, Companion Care Croydon, part of Pets at Home, is run by a 22-strong team of highly skilled Vets, experienced...
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RSPCA plea over unwanted pets after dog is tied to gates...

The RSPCA is urging people not to abandon their pets and to seek support after a female boxer cross dog was left outside one of the charity’s animal centres in Warrington. CCTV caught a man tying her to the gates of the Slutchers Lane centre - run by the RSPCA’s...
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Battersea’s very own Prince Charming breaks hearts whilst searching for his...

An unlucky in love Lurcher called Prince has reached a new milestone this Valentine’s Day of being in the care of leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, for over 150 days, and is sadly yet to meet his true love. Four-year-old Prince certainly lives up to his name and is a sweet-natured dog with...
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Be pet smart with Smart Parcel Box

Even the most lovable dogs can react to postal workers. Being protective over their family unit is completely natural, so anxiety or territorial behaviour when strangers come to their door is to be expected. In 2022, the Royal Mail reported 1600 altercations with dogs during home deliveries, that’s a staggering...
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Leading cat & dog charities join forces to call for new...

Two of the UK’s leading animal welfare organisations are calling on the Government to introduce better protection for responsible renters with pets following an increase in the number of pets being handed over to rehoming charities. Dogs Trust is receiving a record number of enquiries from people being forced to...
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PDSA and Royal Canin invite pet owners throughout the UK to...

PDSA and Royal Canin are calling on pet owners across the whole of the UK to take advantage of a free weight check for their four-legged friend by signing up to the new ‘Big Weigh In’ initiative. The partnership launched their Weigh Up campaign in 2021, offering pet owners free...
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Can your dog get SAD? Dog behaviourist answers this

With the winter weather not letting up, owners who haven’t been able to take their precious pup outside for their usual amount of walks may have seen a difference in behaviour. Dog behaviourist for natural dog food brand Barking Heads, Adem Fehmi, shares the signs of canine Seasonal Affective Disorder and...
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2023: Year of the Rescue Rabbit

Rabbit Residence Rescue, based near Royston, Hertfordshire, are hoping 2023 won’t just be the Lunar Year of the Rabbit, but also Year of the Rescue Rabbit. For the rescue, and like many other animal organisations up and down the country, 2022 was extremely difficult and there seems to be no...
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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 -...