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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.  The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches Limited Edition Surf and Turf recipe

Just in time for hitting those summertime vibes, Lily’s Kitchen is launching a mouth-watering limited-edition Surf & Turf recipe for dogs. An easy, breezy summertime supper, with a refreshing mix of beef with salmon and prawns, this delicious combination of flavours is sure to win the heart of every...
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Expert shares top ten tips for keeping your dogs cool this...

Summer is the season all British people look forward to. It provides well needed vitamin D, fun day trips, holidays abroad and not to mention the long summer days spent playing outdoors with our furry friends. But with higher temperatures, comes a higher chance of dehydration, heat stroke, burnt paws,...
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Vet warns dog owners about TikTok cooling treats that could be...

As temperatures continue to rise, and the UK embraces some of its hottest days on record, pet owners will most definitely be looking for ways to keep their furry friends cool, safely. Veterinary surgeon, Dr Linda Simon at Pooch & Mutt has looked at some of TikTok’s most popular videos...
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Summer holidays off to a barking start for young dog lovers

The Young Kennel Club will be returning to Rutland Showground in Oakham this summer, for a fun-filled week of activities, training and entertainment for both youngsters and their dogs. The Young Kennel Club (YKC) Summer Camp kicks off on Sunday 31 July until Friday 5 August and will see over...
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Nine-week-old Golden Retriever, Maddie joins Generation Pup

A remarkable 6,000 tails are wagging at Dogs Trust, as the charity celebrates the 6,000th puppy enrolled onto its innovative research study, Generation Pup. It is the first ever study of its kind to follow dogs of all breeds throughout their lives. The latest recruit is a nine-week-old female Golden...
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What NOT to do if your dog has heatstroke

With much of the country basking in record high temperatures over the next couple of days, Dr. Anna Foreman from Everypaw Pet Insurance has put together some advice for dog owners as to what to do if their pet has heatstroke - stating they shouldn't put wet towels on their...
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Crufts’ prize-winning pooches bring a taste of “animal magic” to Worcestershire...

Residents at a care home in Droitwich were surprised by the visit of Crufts-winning dogs for a paw-some afternoon of animal therapy. The residents at Westmead Residential Care Home, managed by Sanctuary Care, welcomed the arrival of the award winning pooches with a day of belly rubs and cuddles. For elderly...
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Sight loss is no obstacle for plucky Puss

A cat that was suffering with a painful eye condition is now thriving in her new home after being cared for by a cat charity. When 10-year-old Puss was signed over to Cats Protection’s Bridgend Adoption Centre due to a change in family circumstances, she was suffering with a condition...
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Heatwave emergency: Vet issues urgent warning to rabbit owners

As people across the UK brace themselves for a potential heatwave emergency, vets are warning rabbit owners to take extra care of their small animals to protect them from heatstroke, flystrike and even death. Dr Samantha Butler-Davies, Veterinary Clinical Services Manager at Vets4Pets, said: “While some of us will be...
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Heatwave triggers escaping snake alert from RSPCA

The RSPCA is advising snake owners to be extra-vigilant as the charity braces for a rise in stray pet snakes due to the hot weather. The warning comes as a stray 3.5ft-long corn snake was found loose in a wheelie bin* in Stoke-on-Trent last week (7 July). The surprised resident...
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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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Paleo Ridge unveils new puppy range: The ultimate start for growing...

Paleo Ridge, the award-winning provider of high-quality raw dog food, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new Paleo Puppy range. Designed to give puppies the best possible start in life, this exciting addition to the popular Paleo Plus range offers optimal nutrition with carefully selected, premium ingredients. Paleo Puppy...