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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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One in five Brits delay taking pet to the vet

Veterinary telehealth service, Vetster reports that over a half (55%) of British pet owners regularly worry about their pet’s health and found that one in five people delay taking their pet to the vet by nearly three weeks. Over a third cited lack of funds as the top reason for...
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New RSPCA figures reveal the plight of ‘unlucky’ black cats

New figures from the RSPCA reveal the plight of black cats as they take double the amount of time than other cats to find their forever home. The RSPCA has released the figures for National Black Cat Day (October 27) which comes just days before Halloween when some people may...
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From Dachshunds to Rottweilers, these are the dog breeds you are...

The rumours are true… humans simply don’t deserve dogs - we don’t even know how to correctly pronounce the names of certain breeds! Luckily, the team at Preply have shed some light on this and provided a roundup of dog breeds that typically tend to get mispronounced, and how to correctly say...
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10 expert tips to protect wildlife during bonfire night

The most common animals you’ll find scurrying about in the coming autumn nights are hedgehogs, foxes and perhaps even a badger or two. With more than 400 species of mammals, birds and plants becoming extinct over the past 200 years in the UK, and with the hedgehog among those on...
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Pet wellness startup Pickles unveils first-ever members-only vet practice in West...

Pickles, the animal wellness startup modernising pet healthcare by connecting the best vets to pet owners both online and in-person, have announced today the first-ever members-only veterinary practice in West London. Backed by angel investment from companies like Butternut Box, this 3000 sq ft animal clinic will offer the millions...
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What NOT to give your pets this Halloween

Halloween is one of the biggest holidays worldwide, but how involved can your furry friends get in your festivities?  With dogs accounting for 95% of chocolate consumption calls to pet poison hotlines, Trusted Housesitters looked into the five most popular questions around what our pets can eat during Halloween, and...
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Dogs Trust vet’s pride in helping Bosnian street dogs

A Dogs Trust vet from London has recently returned from Bosnia and Herzegovina where he has been sharing his expertise with local vets who are working to improve the welfare of street dogs. Charlie Matthias, a Senior Veterinary Surgeon from Islington, visited Bosnia to support Dogs Trust’s work in the...
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Battersea urges public to look beyond black cat myths this National...

This National Black Cat Day (27 October), Battersea is encouraging the public to look beyond a cat’s appearance and give them the second chance they deserve as figures reveal black cats make up over 40% of the charity's feline admissions.  Battersea welcomes many black cats through its gates each year,...
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Adoption plea by RPSCA centre for ‘Star Wars cats’

Two anxious moggies at RSPCA Stapeley Grange are hoping to be the chosen ones. Luke (pictured left) and Leia (right) have come on in leaps and bounds after spending time with foster carers after a stay at the Cheshire centre’s cattery. They were rescued after being found huddled together under floorboards...
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Don’t fall victim to pet adoption myths warns pet care experts

As the cost-of-living crisis hits the UK, pet adoption is on the brink of an epidemic. Shelters are experiencing huge pressures, with pet abandonment at its highest, pet adoption at its lowest and reduced funding. The huge misconceptions about shelter pets and the adoption process are also adding increased pressure...
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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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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...