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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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Surprising human foods that could extend your pet’s lifespan

The secret to a longer, healthier life for your beloved pet could be hiding in plain sight – right in your kitchen cupboards! With food prices having soared by 30.6% between May 2021 and May 2024, British households are still feeling the pinch of rising living costs. As a...
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Urgent appeal for permanent foster home for dog with irreparable leg

RSPCA staff are urgently looking for a permanent foster home for a dog with a damaged leg who has been in kennels for more than 18 months. Collie-cross Mia, aged eight, was rescued from Cyprus by another charity and brought over to the UK. She was taken in by the RSPCA in...
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Neglected rabbit rescued with overgrown front teeth that had curled like...

The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of good rabbit welfare after a neglected pet was rescued by the charity with front teeth that were so overgrown they resembled tusks.  Staff at the RSPCA’s Manchester & Salford Branch were shocked when Bobby, a grey Standard Rex rabbit, arrived in their care last month...
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Caught on live webcam: birth of pony charity’s newest foal

A Southwest equine welfare charity has just released incredible webcam footage of the natural field birth of a tiny colt foal at one of the charity’s Devon sites. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at the Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week,...
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Retired police dog needs spinal surgery after strenuous working life 

A charity has launched an emergency fundraising appeal for a retired police dog’s spinal surgery.  German Shepherd Captain retired from West Midlands Police in 2022 – following a three-year career – after rupturing his cruciate ligament in September 2021. He had surgery but was sadly forced to retire early from his role...
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From BBQs to roast dinners, dog-friendly recipes to treat your furry...

They say that dogs are a ‘man’s best friend’, with many owners gifting them presents and even letting them join in with dinnertime, so it is no surprise that thousands of Brits are searching for a wide variety of food they can safely feed their furry best friends.  TopDog, which...
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The art’otel Brand launches new pet programme to welcome dogs into...

From today, the art’otel portfolio, which is owed by PPHE Hotel Group, will facilitate a European and UK rollout of its brand-new Pet Programme, welcoming dogs to travel to its range of art-led hotels.  The brand is currently operating in several destinations including London (Battersea Power Station and Hoxton), Zagreb, Amsterdam, Berlin,...
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10 warning signs your dog is anxious or irritated

If you’re familiar with dogs, you likely know that dogs suffer from stress and anxiety - just like humans! It can be challenging to recognize the behavioural cues that indicate stress or unease in your pet. But being able to spot and understand them is crucial for your pet’s well-being.  Andrew...
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Sheffield family banned from keeping animals after 22 pets rescued from...

A family from Sheffield have been banned from keeping animals after RSPCA officers rescued 22 animals which were neglected in ‘horrendous conditions’ inside the filthy South Yorkshire home. Dean Robinson, Joanna Beth Robinson and Linda Robinson, all of Adlington Road, Parson Cross, were sentenced at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Friday 9...
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Dogs Trust census reveals 99% of owners agree that dogs aren’t...

The results of the UK’s largest dog census are in, and it’s clear that the UK is still very much a nation of dog lovers, with 99% of respondents viewing dogs as family, and 98% of dog owners agreeing that their dog makes them happy.  More than 400,000 people responded to Dogs Trust’s National Dog...
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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...