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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...

A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family. Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
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How to teach your pet that being alone is okay!

With party season around the corner, it’s inevitable that our four-legged friend will be left alone at some point this Christmas. However, new research has highlighted how anxiety affects the day-to-day lives of pet owners – with almost half (48%) admitting that socialising and special events often see them separated...
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Paleo Ridge launches new Essentials range to encourage switch to raw

Paleo Ridge today announces the launch of a brand-new range: Paleo Ridge Essentials. Specially formulated to provide dogs with all the benefits of raw feeding while offering the best possible value to owners, Paleo Ridge Essentials is improving customer access to raw feeding, encouraging pet owners to make the switch. The new...
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RSPCA looking for special homes for ‘outdoorsy’ cats

The RSPCA is looking for special homes for farm cats and other nervous felines who prefer the great outdoors to life inside a traditional home. Farm cats need less human interaction than a typical domestic cat but still need someone to keep an eye on them. The RSPCA hopes to...
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Mr Bug brings out its ‘Grubby’ Gift Box for deserving dogs

Mr Bug offers the perfect last minute stocking filler OR healthier intentions treats to start 2023 on the front paw. Look, no-one denies that dog antlers make a great photo opportunity and that a dog bib being worn over the festive period is beyond hysterical, but when push comes to...
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RSPCA appeal after kittens abandoned at tennis courts

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were found abandoned in a cat carrier by some tennis courts at Hammersmith Park. The two kittens, one ginger and white and one black and white, were found inside a cat carrier by a concerned member of the public on Wednesday...
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‘Pawlitical’ visitors welcomed to Dogs Trust in Wales

Staff from Dogs Trust centres in Wales recently welcomed several ‘pawlitical’ guests to the rehoming centres in Bridgend and Cardiff with visits from 10 Members of Parliament, Members of the Senedd and Council Leaders. Jo Stevens MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales and MP for Cardiff Central; Samuel Kurtz...
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Canine first aid course comes to Southampton this weekend

A Southampton pet food and accessory superstore is on a mission to raise awareness of pet first aid to ensure caregivers across the region are prepared should their dog need emergency first aid. Healthy Pet Store based in Totton is hosting an industry-leading canine first aid course which is aimed...
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Big Friendly Giant dreams of finding new family after 92 days...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for three-year-old Rocco who has been looking to find his forever home for over three months. The Presa Canaria came into the care of the RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens Animal Centre as sadly his previous owners had a change...
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Homemade dog-friendly treats to pamper your pooch on their birthday

Just because your dog can’t have human birthday cake, doesn’t mean they need to miss out on having yummy treats to enjoy on their special day. With autumn well underway many will be looking forward to whipping up some tasty treats on the run up to the festive period for...
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One in ten dog owners forced into debt to cover cost...

An online poll carried out for Dogs Trust, which has a rehoming centre in Evesham, has revealed that more than one in ten dog owners (13%) has been forced into debt in order to care for their dog, a situation that is set to get worse as pet owners...
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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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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...