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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...
PitPat and Dogs Trust collaborate to help the UK’s dogs
PitPat and Dogs Trust have come together to help educate the nation’s dog lovers on what their canine companions need to lead a healthy, fun and active lifestyle.
The official partnership will promote the importance of regular exercise and interaction with our dogs to help owners establish healthier routines. By...
Research shows positive impact of dogs on owners’ mental health during...
New released data suggests that dogs are an important source of emotional support during the pandemic and help owners’ cope mentally during the crisis.
Carried out in July 2020, the research from The Kennel Club shows many long-term owners are comforted and calmed by their dog during the time of...
PDSA vets offer advice on preparing pets for fireworks season
PDSA’s latest PAW Report found that nearly a quarter (23%) of dog owners reported that their dogs are scared of fireworks.
This equates to millions of dogs suffering every year when fireworks season begins. While Covid-19 means most large Bonfire Night events won’t be going head this year, there’s a...
Portishead vets urge care and caution after Greyhound swallows fishing hook
Vets at Vale Vets in Portishead are urging caution to pet owners after performing lifesaving surgery on a Greyhound who swallowed a discarded fishing hook.
Eight-year old Greyhound Sean’s owners had been out for their regular evening stroll along Portishead Marina when they noticed something wasn’t right.
Angela Reed-Fox, a 40-year...
Nominations open for major award that recognises outstanding young dog owners
The Young Kennel Club (YKC) is welcoming nominations once again for the next Young Person of the Year award.
They are calling on the families of YKC members to put forward those that they believe are deserving in one of the five categories.
With this year proving to be challenging...
Nearly a third of owners would not take their pet to...
New research reveals that nearly a third of pet owners would refrain from taking their pet to the vet die to the potential cost of treatment.
The survey of 2,004 pet owners was conducted by comparethemarket.com and reveals that only 25% of owners say their cat or dog has never...
Three kittens found dumped like rubbish in a bin liner and...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after three kittens were found dumped like rubbish in a black bin liner was discarded in a Birmingham Park.
A woman who lives opposite the park in Musgrave Road in Winson Green noticed the bin liner appeared to move when she walked past it,...
Review – ‘Feline Spooky’ Halloween box from Gus & Bella
With Halloween not too far away, what better way to celebrate with the cats in our lives than to enjoy a spooky themed subscription box from Gus & Bella.
The ‘Feline Spooky’ Halloween special box includes a total of 10 products for cats and their owners. Three treats for the...
Being proactive with the health of your pet
For many, dogs are more than just pets - they're members of the family. We love them, care for them, and god forbid anything were to happen to them.
Many don't realise, however, that through this love and offer of constant treats, their dog's health is brought into question.
In fact,...
Young tabby seeks shelter with strangers to give birth
A young stray cat was rescued by Mayhew after seeking shelter with a stranger to give birth safely.
One-year old Peeky was due to give birth when she visited a stranger’s house multiple times over the course of a few days – scouting it out as a potential ‘maternity ward’.
The...
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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...
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