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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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5 ways to get a dog-friendly space like Monty Don’s garden

If you love Monty Don's gardening style and seeing his dogs following him around, Sarah Wilson, contributor at GardeningEtc.com has shared some dog-friendly garden tips. It is possible to have a gorgeous garden and a dog. Or two even. Gardening guru Monty Don is proof of that. Dogs can't believe their...
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Study reveals Hollywood’s top dog

Some of the greatest and most memorable movies of all-time star cute and courageous canines as their leading roles. But who is the world’s most-loved dog in movie history? And which dog was the most profitable of all? Dog Friendly Cottages conducted a study of all dog movies released in the...
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New study reveals common pet parenting personas

A new study from ITCHpet.com reveals pet parenting personas are as common for cats an canines as they are for kids. The study of over 1,800 pet parents revealed the way the country’s pet owners interact with their furry friends with 66% admitting they would fit into a particular parenting...
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Rescued kittens in quarantine at Mayhew

Whilst coronavirus is clearly still the main concern on everyone's minds right now; for cats, another illness beginning with "c" can lead to treatment and quarantine not dissimilar to COVID-19. Like many welfare organisations, Mayhew has seen an increase of stray, lost and abandoned pets being reported throughout the coronavirus pandemic. With...
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Moving home with your pet

PDSA shares tips to avoid stress when moving home with your pet Moving home can be one of the most stressful experiences in life, both physically and emotionally, especially with the added complications of social distancing. So, imagine how confusing this time can be for our pets, who can’t understand why...
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Pair of rabbits dumped next to bins in Enfield

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two rabbits were dumped outside a home in North London in a cat carrier. The two adult rabbits, a white mini lop and a grey and brown lionhead, were found in a cat carrier in Southfield Road on Sunday 30 August after they...
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Pet lock down weight loss transformation: Ollie the pug sheds a...

While many of us have struggled to keep the weight off during lockdown, pets have been shedding the pounds, helped by experts at University of Liverpool’s Royal Canin Weight Management Clinic. The state-of-the-art pet obesity clinic, which is celebrating its 15th birthday this year, has helped almost 500 cats and...
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Hamster abandoned in cage by ‘student heading home’

A little hamster was abandoned in her cage outside a Tesco store in Newcastle Teddy, the Syrian hamster, was found by members of the public on Wednesday 26 August, after she was left in her cage outside Tesco Express in Barrack Road. RSPCA inspector Rowena Proctor went to collect the little...
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Heart-warming transformation of rescue dog

A dog who was almost completely bald when she arrived in RSPCA care is now the picture of health just a year later. When Angel arrived at the RSPCA’s Durham & District branch in July 2019, she was barely recognisable as a dog. RSPCA inspector Rowenan Proctor, who rescued her from...
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Revealed: The five best dog walks in the UK

With Germany proposing a new law requiring dog owners to walk their pets twice a day, there soon could be similar laws here in the UK. Our furry friends need daily exercise, and walking your dog is a great way of getting outside, bonding with your pet, and exploring the...
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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...