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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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Pet owners with low immune systems need to be vigilant, warn...

Experts are calling for pet owners with weakened immune systems to be especially vigilant in treating their pets as fleas can pass on blood borne infections that can be fatal. Pet owners with compromised immune systems can have fatal complications to blood borne infections from parasites, such as fleas –...
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Paper bags to replace plastic in RSPCA charity shops

The RSPCA is replacing plastic bags with more environmentally friendly paper ones across its branch charity shops in a big to become more eco-conscious. The animal welfare charity has launched paper bags across its shops this week so branches can choose to use paper bags over plastic ones. The RSPCA...
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Dogs Trust help your hound out of lockdown as restrictions ease

Following the latest government announcements, Dogs Trust releases top tips for owners to help their dogs adapt to the ‘new normal’. Dogs Trust is advising owners on how to help their dog adjust to life as lockdown restrictions ease – from how to cope with being left at home alone...
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Win six packs of Natures Menu Country Hunter Superfood Bars

It’s competition time and we’ve teamed with Natures Menu for a super giveaway! Natures Menu, Europe’s leading expert in raw and natural pet food, is giving away six packs of its Country Hunter Superfood Bars to three lucky winners! For 39 years, Natures Menu has been creating 100% real, wholesome...
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Rover.com reveals the UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020

The top three dog breeds of 2020 have been revealed as mixed breed, Labrador Retriever and Cocker Spaniel. A report released by Rover.com ranks the top 20 most popular dog breeds across the country within 10 major cities. Similar surveys were run in the US and Canada where both countries also...
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Dogs Trust charity shop in Stratford Upon Avon reopens as Government...

Dogs Trust is reopening six of its charity shops across the UK, including its Stratford Upon Avon shop. With Government measures easing and more high street shops opening, the charity is excited to open a small number of its stores, whilst following the latest guidelines to keep staff and supporters safe. Staff at the charity...
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New e-petition launched to ban puppy imports

This week a new e-petition was launched calling for the ban of exploitive imports of young puppies for sale in the UK. This comes after the recent high-profile case of Love Island stars Molly Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s puppy ‘Mr Chai’ passed away after just six days of arriving...
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Pup beats the odds after swallowing a 10-inch stick

Charity vets PDSA issue a warning after a nine-month old puppy swallowed a stick that was half the length of his body. Rocky, the Southampton pooch, named after his owner’s favourite film, was seen by vets at Southampton PDSA Pet Hospital after suffering from severe sickness. When his owner called...
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RSPCA called after kitten take on 200-mile trip to Bournemouth beach

As temperatures soared above 30C this week, the RSPCA received 191 calls over just five days from those concerned about animals in the heat. Of those calls, they received one about a kitten who was taken on a 200-mile round trip to Bournemouth beach on the hottest day of the...
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Boredom-busting feline is purr-fect furry furlough companion

TV critic and garden security cat PK has proved the perfect quarantine companion to his owner who is on furlough due to lockdown restrictions. Having been overlooked for six months due to some minor health conditions, black rescue cat PK was adopted from Cats Protection’s Downham Market Adoption Centre by...
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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...