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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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International cat exravaganza returns to Blackpool Winter Gardens

LCWW Group (formerly LondonCats) is bringing it’s International Cat Competition back to the iconic Blackpool Winter Gardens for it’s second year, this 16th & 17th October. LCWW Group’s Cat Extravaganza is back with its International Show and all things Feline Exposition at Blackpool Winter Gardens. This is an epic event...
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Bonfire night countdown: One month to prepare your pets for fireworks...

With reports of a number of firework events cancelled already across England and Wales the RSPCA is concerned there may be an increase in unofficial at-home events in 2021. This news may concern animal owners who have nervous pets or who own horses or livestock who live outside and may...
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Birmingham PR agency revealed as one of the UK’s most dog-friendly...

spottydog communications, an award-winning PR and communications agency in Birmingham, has been named one of Rover’s ‘Best Dog-Friendly Companies of 2021’. Rover, the world’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers, has awarded the Brum company — which is the only PR agency to feature in the...
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Good Boy continues growth with first TV campaign

Over the past year, Good Boy has seen over £18m YOY growth - more than four times its nearest competitor - making it the fastest growing dog treat brand too. The brand was recently recognised by The Grocer, ranking #103 in Britain’s Biggest Brands 2021. This incredible achievement is even...
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Almost half of Brits confess their pet saved their mental health...

More than half of UK pet owners (53%) take more snaps of their pets than they do their partner or children, and these are most likely for social media, according to Hill’s Pet Nutrition. A new poll by the pet food provider found that the nation’s four-legged friends have been...
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Prepare for Autumn with pets

With Autumm now upon us, the team at nutravet share their top tips to help pet owners get through the new season. With dark nights starting to creep in and temperatures getting cooler, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. At this time of year, we also...
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Assistance dog helped give teacher her independance and confidence back

Fiona Airey from Kent has recently become a Head Teacher for the first time because of the support from her assistance dog, Verlin. Fiona was diagnosed with a genetic condition Ehlers Danlos Syndrome when she was in her 30s. She had grown up thinking she was ‘double jointed’, but as...
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Skinner’s launch NEW range to help keep your dog fit and...

Getting active with your dog is both great for your health and theirs, which is why Skinner’s has launched Get Out & Go! a new complete dog food range to support the diet and nutrition of active dogs and inspire owners to reconnect with the great outdoors. With 50 years...
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Old age pooches looking for a forever home this National Grandparents...

Dogs Trust Salisbury is hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (3rd October) will prove every dog really does have its day, by finding a forever home for their elderly pooches. The team is searching for homes for seven very special Old Age Pooches (OAPs) who have a combined age of 67. They are all currently enjoying their home comforts with canine carers at the rehoming centre, but are hoping as the nation...
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Dogs Welcome: Adventurer Simon Reeve explored the UK’s most dog-friendly &...

As Brits make the most of exploring the UK for their days out and dog walks, a survey of 2,000 UK dog owners, from Forthglade discovered the most popular destinations to enjoy – with the Yorkshire Dales taking first place in the top 40 list. Some of the preferred destinations...
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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...