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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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Lucy’s Law – the story of a little dog who changed...

On Monday 6 March third party sales of puppies and kittens will be illegal in England thanks to national campaign, Lucy’s Law. The new law is a result of tireless campaigning from PupAid, spearheaded by Marc Abraham who stopped at nothing to make this a reality. In line with the new...
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Warwick Racecourse to host its first dog friendly fixture

Warwick Racecourse is encouraging racegoers to bring their four-legged friends with them for a family day out on its Countryside Race Day fixture. The family fixture on Sunday 8 March is also the traditional fundraising day for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance, a charity the racecourse has supported by...
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PDSA highlight hearing loss in pets ahead of World Hearing Day

Tuesday 3 March is World Hearing Day – a day to raise awareness of the importance of early identification and intervention for hearing loss. As with humans, our pets can also suffer from hearing loss as they age, and in many cases this is unpreventable. However, in some cases prolonged ear...
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Suspended sentences for men running puppy farm and cock fighting ring

Members of the same family were handed suspended sentences for a string of animal welfare offences connected with running a puppy farm and cock fighting. John Cook and William Cook, both of Longfield Avenue, Longfield, near Dartford, all appeared at Sevenoakes Magistrates’ Court in January for a four-day trial. John and...
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Study shows how dogs can benefit from scented toys

New research reveals that the welfare of dogs in kennels could be improved if they’re able to play with scented toys. The research was conducted by a team of researchers that included Hartpury University’s Ben Brilot as well as researchers from the University of Plymouth, Dogs Trust and Nottingham Trent...
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Two tiny rats abandoned during Storm Dennis

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two tiny rats were abandoned in the street in the middle of Storm Dennis. The rats were discovered in a cage dumped in Hilton Road, Huntingdon, on Saturday 15 February – at the heart of Storm Dennis’s gale force winds and torrential rain. RSPCA...
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Tabby cat left in pet carrier in woods

A walker was shocked to find a pet carrier dumped in the middle of the woods - with a cat inside. The woman stumbled upon the tabby cat abandoned in the woods near Wootton Avenue, Peterborough, on Wednesday 12 February and called the RSPCA. RSPCA animal collection officer Naemi Kilbey went...
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Battersea dog undergoes a dramatic transformation

A Battersea Sheepdog has been given a whole new look after a much-needed haircut, leaving him virtually unrecognisable. Old English Sheepdog, Arlo, came into Battersea when his owners were no longer able to look after him. Arlo’s fur was so long and matted it covered his eyes, meaning he’d regularly...
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Top tips to rid your home of ‘dog smell’

With 9.9 million pet dogs in homes across the country, it is fair to say that Brits are a nation of dog owners, but the majority still admit they aren’t a fan of the lingering dog smell. To support households with dogs, dog chew specialist and rescue dog advocate, TastyBone...
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Kennel Club Charitable Trust invests over £1.9 million into dog health...

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust announces it has provided over £1.9m to projects dedicated to improving dog health and welfare since 2017. As part of the Kennel Club, the UK’s largest organisation devoted to dog health and welfare, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust supports projects and organisations which share its...
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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...