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Christmas leftovers leave Labrador on emergency drip

A dog owner from Aberdeen is warning owners to keep chocolate away from pets this festive period, after her family’s Labrador was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment. “My daughter had been given a couple of boxes of chocolate for Christmas,” explains dog owner Louise Ritchie, “and, with amazing...
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Pamper-loving pooch seeking new home

A four-year old Labrador Cross is looking for a new home that will provide her with clam surroundings and cater to her love of attention and pampering. Dogs Trust Basildon is currently home to Clover who is a particular fan of hydrotherapy on site at the rehoming centre, which is...
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Natures Menu highlights the importance of responsible puppy ownership

Natures Menu is celebrating Puppy Awareness Week with hundreds of top dogs across the UK successfully graduating from Puppy School. Puppy Awareness Week (1st to 7th September) is an initiative, which aims to help puppy buyers aware of how to find a responsible breeder, and a healthy, happy puppy. To mark...
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UK pet owners prefer staycations with their pets

A recent survey reveals that one in two pet owners opted for a UK break for their summer holiday, so not to be separated from their dogs. Budget hotel chain, Campanile UK, conducted the survey, which discovered that 93% of people would like to spend more time exploring the UK...
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Dog owner and pet are kayaking 200 miles to raise money...

A dog lover plans to really push the boat out and kayak 200 miles with his pet dog to raise money to his local RSPCA branch. John Oakley is an RSPCA volunteer and will spend eight days kayaking with his rescue dog Max from Oxford to Warrington next month, as...
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Study reveals why it pays to have pets

A new study has revealed the benefits that having a pet can have on our health, including combatting depression, Alzheimer’s and heart disease. Research compiled by Tombola reveals that petting a dog for 15 minutes can lower blood pressure by 10% and those with pets are less likely to suffer...
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Rescue dog looking for home where he doesn’t have to walk...

Ex-racing dog is looking for a new home where he can enjoy walks with the company of other dogs. Staff at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe are hoping that a dog-lover and their four-legged friend will soon come along to adopt a dog who enjoys walks most when he has a furry...
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Kent’s loneliest rescue dog still searching for forever home

A rescue dog who is struggling with a lonely life in kennels is hoping that September will bring her a new home after months of waiting. For almost 12 weeks, nine-year old Roxie has watched as other rescue dogs at RSPCA Leybourne Animal Centre in Kent have been chosen by...
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Elderly brother and Sister due looking for a new forever family

Staff at Dogs Trust Loughborough are searching for a home that can give double the love to an elderly broth and sister doggie due. The team at the rehoming centre believe that at the grand old age of 15, Yorkshire Terriers, Bruno and Poppy are the oldest siblings that they...
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Marmalade moggies looking for new homes this Ginger Cat Appreciation Day

This Ginger Cat Appreciation Day (Saturday Sept 1), the RSPCA is highlighting the orange-furred moggies looking for homes in their care. Over the last three years, the RSPCA has had more than 1,600 ginger or ginger and white cats come into its care, of which 291 were female and 1,344...
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Less than one in three stray dogs is microchipped according to...

New figures from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home reveal that less than one in three stray dogs found are microchipped. The leading animal welfare charity is calling on pet owners, vets and microchip providers to do more to help ensure lost dogs can be reunited with their owners. According to its...
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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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Santa Paws: Research reveals dogs love Christmas just as much as...

With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus. So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...