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Spooked horses: How to calm them and what to do when...

As prey animals, horses are hard-wired to flee when they sense a potential threat. Even things that seem commonplace to us — like a plastic bag rustling in the breeze, or the noise from a gate slamming shut — can be very frightening for the animal. And once their...
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Missing Durham cat reunited with owner after seven years

As UK’s largest lost and found pet database urges more owners to check their details this National Microchipping Month Smudge, a cat from Darlington, has this week been reunited with his owners, having gone missing seven years ago from his home. Now eight years old, Smudge was a kitten when...
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Tips and tricks to prevent dognapping

Dogs – they really are a human’s best friend. So much so, dogs are the most commonly owned pet within the UK. So, what can dog owners across the nation do to ensure the safety of their pooches? Lynne Fisher, Marketing and Sales Support Manager at Cliverton, a specialist supplier...
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RSPCA creates new accommodation due to high numbers of unwanted bunnies

The RSPCA has seen a 49% increase in rabbits coming into its care during the first five months of this year - and the charity is now building more accommodation at centres to help keep up with demand. RSPCA Felledge in Chester le Street, County Durham, is taking in rabbits...
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How being a pet parent is great for your social life

Our four-legged friends are known for being great companions but they can also improve our social lives. Recent studies show that pets help us create strong, long-lasting friendships with one another that can result in a range of health and wellbeing benefits. Robin Hargreaves, Vet Panel Lead at Agria Pet Insurance,...
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Nationwide competition crowns the ‘Most Heroic’ and ‘Most Promising’ Assistance Dogs

Agria Pet Insurance - one of the world’s leading animal insurers – has announced the winners of its Pup to Old Aged Pup (OAP) competition. The initiative, which celebrates dogs at all stages of their lives, sees the pet insurance specialist shine a light on the older dogs that have...
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Dogs Trust urges businesses to open a dialogue about bringing dogs...

Businesses participating in ‘Bring Your Dog To Work Day’ on Friday 24 June should see it as an opportunity to open an honest and frank dialogue with their workforce about the benefits, challenges and feasibility of bringing dogs to work, says Dogs Trust. Britain saw a rise in dog ownership...
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Generation Pup study reveals data on dog neutering

A Dogs Trust study exploring factors related to dog owners’ decision to neuter their dogs and their attitudes to this procedure, found that about 60% of dogs in a UK/ROI study were neutered by 15 months of age. The data on neutering, a procedure often used by veterinary and...
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National Bring Your Dog To Work Day: Vet shares expert tips

Is there anything better than having a furry companion to melt the stress away during your working day? Pets are an integral part of the family. Cute, lovable and entertaining, they never fail to spark joy and bring a smile to our faces! Workplace solutions specialist, Adam Butler, CEO of...
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Tuft Global reveals grooming is a necessary expenditure for pet owners,...

Tuft Global, the nationwide grooming app for pet owners announces significant growth since the start of the year despite the cost-of-living crisis impacting dog owners’ spending. From January 2022, the pet tech brand has increased its downloads by 29% and grown its user base tenfold, highlighting grooming as a necessary...
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Two in five drivers unwittingly break the rules while travelling with...

With many Brits set to take their pooches away with them this summer, new research of 2,000 dog owners has revealed more than two thirds of drivers aren’t aware of the current rules surrounding car travel with dogs. To mark the launch of CarStore’s partnership with leading animal welfare charity,...
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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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Scars show Scooter’s tough past – but he’s sweet, shy dog...

The scars across Scooter’s nose and face tell the story of his difficult past - but he’s a sweet and shy dog who is ready for a fresh start, and a new best friend. Lurcher cross Scooter arrived at the RSPCA’s Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, last year, after being rescued by...