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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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Charity warns: Beware of autumn dangers to pets

Blue Cross pet charity is warning dog owners to be vigilant around conkers and acorns which can poison them if eaten. Some owners may throw conkers for pets to catch without realising the activity is potentially fatal. Dogs can easily swallow conkers which can become lodged in their throat or...
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Four dumped kittens lucky to be found after being thrown over...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after four terrified kittens were found dumped in a carrier bag which it is believed had been thrown over a six feet-high wall. The frightened kittens were found on Wednesday, October 6 by Tracey Baker (56) who was walking her rescue dog Dave in...
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Wet Pooch? Tips and tricks on how to dry your dog

With wet months ahead, we can expect lots of muddy and rainy walks with our pooch! Google Search Trends such as ‘dry dog shampoo’ have increased by 80%, while ‘best dog shampoo for itchy skin’ search trends also rose a whopping 400% in 20211! For any pet owner looking for the...
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Skinner’s ‘Get Out and Go!’ named official dog food supporter of...

Skinner’s, the heritage dog food brand, is proud to partner with parkrun, the biggest provider of free, physical activity in the world. A recent survey by Skinner’s and parkrun found that dog owners like to get active with their dogs. In addition to regular walks, 70% regularly partake in a...
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Barking Heads launch range of new tasty dog nibbles

Barking Heads introduce their new healthier Tuck Shop Treats. Available in four fabulous flavours, every Tuck Shop Treat is made with high-quality, natural ingredients. We haven’t added any nasty artificial colours, flavours or preservatives and every doggylicious mouthful is lower in fat and easy to digest (for perfect poops!) Whine Gums...
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Dogs Trust Appeal for Fosterers in Scotland

The Dogs Trust is keen to hear from dog lovers in Scotland who have room in their home for a foster dog. The charity’s West Calder rehoming centre is extending its Home from Home fostering scheme to new areas and staff are particularly looking for doggy fosterers in Dundee, Angus,...
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Pet tech brand Tuft announced as headline sponsor of Pet Industry...

Tuft, the UK’s first app-integrated salon management software for dog groomers, has announced its sponsorship of the prestigious Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards 2021 on Thursday 21st October. The leading trade event, which recognises excellence and innovation in the pet sector, has welcomed Tuft as one of its two headline...
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Hercule Van Wolfwinkle partners with StreetVet, sketching out homelessness in pets...

Illustrator and campaigner Hercule Van Wolfwinkle has launched a new donation platform which helps to support national charity, StreetVet. StreetVet is a charity that offers free vet care for pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness and has recently launched their Accredited Hostel Scheme. The scheme aims to ensure that owners...
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Rover.com reveals best dog-friendly companies 2021

Rover.com® has revealed that two-thirds of dog owners would be more motivated to work in the office, rather than at home, if it were dog-friendly. The research comes as Rover reveals its Best Dog-Friendly Companies 2021 report and follows its recent survey that found 42% of dog owners had welcomed a...
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British people consider ‘immunity’ to be most important aspect of dog...

A recent poll conducted by Vet’s Kitchen, has shown that British people consider immunity to be the most important aspect of their dog’s health, with digestion and behaviour coming second and third respectively. The trend comes following almost two years of a global pandemic, during which we saw the nation’s...
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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...