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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...

A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA. Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
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Partnership of pet charities working with global food giants to help...

An alliance of national animal charities has joined forces with FareShare and global corporate donors including Pets at Home, Petplan, Purina Petcare, Lily’s Kitchen, and Mars Petcare to help owners in need to feed their hungry pets in the face of the cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust, RSPCA, Battersea,...
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Beautiful Bella awaits her happy ever after 

Just like Belle in Beauty and the Beast, beautiful, brave and intelligent Bella the lurcher awaits her happy ever after.   Who is going to whisk her off her feet to her new forever home is yet to be established, but the team at Dogs Trust Darlington are ready for when...
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Pooch & Mutt joins Cheddar to deliver healthy cashback for your...

Cashback and payments app, Cheddar, announces a new partnership with online healthy pet food supplier Pooch & Mutt. The latest partnership will see Cheddar app users earning up to 20% cashback on purchases made through Pooch & Mutt, joining a growing list of online retailers on the app, including BooHoo,...
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Man who said he was a Tik Tok star kept dogs...

A man who kept eight dogs and five cats in squalid conditions at his home has been banned from keeping animals for six years. Navdeep Singh from Stockport, appeared for sentencing at Manchester Magistrate’s Court on March 28 after pleading guilty to seven offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.  The...
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Nutracoat – the NEW name for Nutramega

New name, same proven formula Nutravet’s highly successful skin and coat supplement Nutramega has been rebranded to Nutracoat in the UK and Ireland. Nutracoat has already been available internationally for a number of years and has an established customer base and part of the reason for the name change was to...
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Mutilated for money: RSPCA calls for ban on imports of cropped...

The RSPCA is urging the UK Government to keep its promise to ban imports into the UK of dogs with cropped ears - and new research shows that most people agree. The call for a change in the law comes as the RSPCA launches its Mutilated for Money campaign, highlighting...
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7 expert tips for cleaning your dog’s dirty gear

After winter walks, our dog's leads, collars, harnesses, and more have been subject to rain, mud, and every weather condition in between.  From mud-caked harnesses to strange smells from your dog’s gear, the dog adventure specialists at Ruffwear share their expert tips on cleaning your dog’s dirty gear to help keep...
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More than a quarter of Brits say that sleeping with their...

In the UK alone, over a third (34%) of the population own at least one dog*. It’s no secret that dogs can be the perfect companions and can offer so much love and reassurance to their owner, so much so that many Brits are spending every possible moment with...
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RSPCA hiring for 11 new animal rescue officers across England and...

The RSPCA - the country’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity - is recruiting for 11 new animal rescue officers (ARO’s). The charity’s animal rescue officers are frontline workers who respond to reports of cruelty, neglect and injury, deal with complaints and collect and rescue sick, injured and trapped animals. ARO’s...
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Lola’s Cupcakes launches brand new PUPCAKES for your Pooch

Iconic cupcake brand Lola’s has created the paw-fect treat for the UK’s privileged pooches – PUPCAKES! Sure to set tails-wagging across the capital, the tasty new treats are lovingly handmade in Lola’s West London bakery. So good that even the owners will be eyeing them up, the new pupcakes come in...
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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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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog

A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.  Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...