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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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Medical alert dog wins Pet Hero of the Year 2019

The Pet Health Club has crowned, Clive, a qualified medical alert dog as the winner of its national Pet Hero of the Year competition. Clive helps his owner, Michelle Rust, manage a complex health problem. Michelle has Addison’s disease which Clive can detect through smell when her blood pressure or...
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Man convicted of eight offences after investigation into Kent puppy farm

RSPCA officers found dogs at a puppy farm in Kent with untreated health problems living in unsuitable conditions. A puppy farmer has been convicted of eight animal welfare offences after RSPCA officers found ‘depressed’ dogs living in dark, dirty condition in Kent. The animal welfare charity’s Special Operations Unit launched...
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Paws.com offer advice to get your pet through allergy season

Pet wellbeing company, Paws.com provide information on common summer allergies in dogs. Summer is a time when many dog owners like to be out with their furry friend, going on walks and exploring the various parks and countryside that the UK has to offer. However, what you might not realise is...
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Himalayan cheese treats for dogs causing positive commotion

Whilst Pawfect Foods spring launch in Europe in September at PATS Telford has been well received, it’s the Himalayan Cheese treats that’s causing the most positive commotion. As we know calcium rich-milk in its raw form is almost impossible for any dog to enjoy, however turn it into a long-lasting...
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Canine critic wanted to review dog-friendly accommodation

Hotels.com are looking for a globe-trotting dog to em-BARK on a dream quest – reviewing canine hotels. The top dog will be required to offer their four-legged insights on walkies, comfy bedding, pampering services – and top-quality bones. Together with their owner, the chosen pooch will post their hotel reviews...
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Four pooches who prove to be perfect house guests still wait...

Dogs Trust Kenilworth is appealing for homes for our dogs, who, despite proving they are perfect house guests, are still waiting for their forever homes. Woody, Bracken, Charlie and Henry are all staying in temporary foster care through the charity’s Home from Home scheme and are all enjoying their home...
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RSPCA say the law is letting down dogs who look a...

The RSPCA is again calling on the UK government to review the Dangerous Dogs Act after thousands of dogs have lost their lives in the UK since it was introduced. Yesterday (12 August) marked the anniversary of the introduction of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 which includes Section 1, the...
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Win a Pure Pet Food Adult Starter Pack – worth £44.99

We’ve teamed up with Pure Pet Food to give you the chance to win an Adult Starter Pack for your dog worth £44.99. To be in with a chance all you have to do is go to our Facebook page: Like & share the pinned post Like our page Tag...
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PitPat announced as official partner of The Great Dog Walk

PitPat has today announced their partnership with The Great Dog Walk, as the official Health and Fitness partner. PitPat, the UK’s leading dog activity monitor, continue their mission to get Britain’s dog owners as excited about walkies as their dogs are. For every person that takes part in one of...
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RSPCA rescues cat with ‘paw hanging off’

The RSPCA is appealing to find the owner of a cat who was rescued with severe injuries. The ginger and white male cat was rescued on Monday in Throwley, Faversham, Kent with horrific injuries, which saw his paw literally hanging off. The cat, who has been named Aslan by RSPCA staff...
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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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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...