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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire

A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated. Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...
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Darlington Shih Tzu becomes 8000th to join groundbreaking dog welfare study

Dogs Trust is celebrating a major milestone in welcoming its 8,000th dog to their innovative Generation Pup study. The 8,000th dog to enrol in the study is an adorable 12-week-old Shih Tzu named Daphne Rose based in Darlington. Generation Pup is believed to be the first longitudinal study to include...
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Puppy love: help us find inseparable Romeo and Juliet a new...

Two Staffordshire Bull Terriers who are devoted to each and described as the most ‘loving dogs you could ever hope to meet,’ are still waiting for their happy ending after more than 245 days in rescue. Inseparable Romeo and Juliet, who are nine and 11 respectively, came into the care...
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Lioness Striker Bethany England backs new campaign to support new dog...

Pet experts at Burns Pet Nutrition and Admiral Pet Insurance have launched a series of free online dog parenting lessons run by experts including TikTok star Ben the Vet  The classes – intended to help puppy paw-rents flourish in their new role – follow a joint survey for Burns and...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches spook-tacular Halloween range for pets

Lily’s Kitchen has been brewing something special with their limited-edition Halloween recipes for dogs and cats. But there won’t be any tricks here – only treats! The mouth-watering collection is made with natural ingredients and proper meat and offal. Food so good, it’s scary. Calling all doggos (even the tricksters), the...
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Over half of owners can’t afford nutritious pet food – vet...

A survey of 2,000 UK dog owners by natural dog food brand Harringtons found that quality food is the top priority (49%) for their dogs - far surpassing dog walking routes (17%), their dog bed (7%) and toys (4%). Despite this, only 7 in 10 (70%) believe they are currently feeding their pup an...
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Vet issues notice for pet owners ahead of World Arthritis Day

For World Arthritis Day, a vet is calling on pet owners to look out for any signs of osteoarthritis (OA), which is a common cause of chronic pain in cats and dogs. Affecting four out of five older canines and more than 90% of adult cats, OA is a disorder...
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This is the UK’s official happiest dog

A competition to find the UK's Happiest Hound has proved a howling success. Now, following a nationwide hunt, the country's happiest dog is revealed. Dogs are a source of constant happiness for owners – and this happiness goes both ways! To celebrate the precious relationship between humans and their furry...
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Larger than life virtual dog goes walkies at London’s King’s Cross...

This week, travellers at London’s King's Cross Station were greeted by the waggy tail of a larger-than-life canine commuter named 'Max'. Max, the holographic virtual Labrador, was released by YuMOVE, to educate the capital’s human commuters about the importance of pet joint care. YuMOVE’s 360-degree experiential advertisement showcased the latest evolution...
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Preparing your pets for Bonfire Night early

Fireworks can be super scary for our pets. According to the 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 41% of dogs and 30% of cats are scared of fireworks – that’s 4.1 million dogs and 3.3 million cats across the UK. “Fireworks can be very scary and stressful for our pets,”...
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Agility Team GB celebrate historic win at Agility World Championships

Agility Team GB are celebrating topping the medal table at the 2023 Agility World Championships, and bringing home the most medals in the team’s history. The World Championships, which took place in Liberec, Czech Republic from 4 – 8 October, saw hundreds of handlers and dogs competing from 43 different...
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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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Fireworks: Six tips to help your pets cope this fireworks season

Many pet owners will be familiar with the helpless feeling of watching your pet struggle through an evening of loud bangs and bright lights. With the autumn months well underway and fireworks season almost upon us, it’s quite natural to be feeling apprehensive.  While it can be an anxiety-inducing time...