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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...
PDSA among 100 best not-for-profit organisations in UK
PDSA has been named as one of the best companies to work for in the country.
The UK’s leading veterinary charity, which provides free and low-cost treatment to poorly and injured pets, was included in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Not-for-profit Companies to work for in the UK.
The Best...
What you need to know before buying a guinea pig
Exotic pet insurance company, ExoticDirect share what to consider when buying a pet guinea pig.
Guinea pigs live up to 8 years
Before you buy your guinea pig consider whether you’ll be able to provide all the care and attention it needs for the whole of its life. Guinea pigs can...
TV icon Peter Purves returns to Crufts with YuMOVE
Broadcaster Peter Purves will be returning to Crufts with a new role on behalf of YuMOVE – a joint supplement that helps keep dogs active for life.
Last year, Peter, who has a stellar 60-year career in TV broadcasting in shows such as Dr Who, Blue Peter and Good...
Belfast fundraisers win national charity award
A devoted volunteer fundraising team from Belfast have won a national award for their charity efforts.
Valerie Morrison has led the volunteer group for over 12 years. Together they have helped raise thousands of pounds for PDSA – which provides free and reduced cost veterinary treatment to sick pets in...
Puppy power on show at Fish4Dogs retailers
Puppy power was put on display when Fish4Dogs challenged its independent retailers to ‘get creative’ to promote its promotional puppy packs.
The premium pet food company tested the talents of retailers by asking them to produce a shop or window display featuring the packs.
The Puppy Essentials Starter Pack included money...
What your pet’s star sign really means
Pet owners have revealed some of the weirdest things their furry companions have done – including sitting in the toilet bowl and walking backwards.
A study* of 2,000 cat and dog owners found that four-legged friends have been caught barking at nothing, eating mud and even trying to ‘dance’.
Acting like...
Gus & Bella box connects with a new generation of cat...
Gus & Bella Box subscription box created for a new generation of cat owners promises to deliver happiness and wellbeing to both cats and their humans.
The creation of the subscription box is responding to a world where cats have become fully-fledged members of the family.
In recent years the UK...
RSPCA rescue horses, sheep and wildlife from Storm Dennis floods
Animal rescuers dealt with more than 100 emergency calls during Storm Dennis, rescuing wildlife caught up in the extreme weather.
The RSPCA’s specialist emergency response teams were scrambled to more than 100 calls over the weekend and continue to respond to animals in need today (Monday 17 February).
RSPCA Inspector Jason...
True Instinct launch free-dried range for dogs
Experts in natural pet food True Instinct has launched a UK first with its revolutionary new freeze-dried range for dogs.
The innovative new products, made at True Instinct’s Norfolk factory, are the first of their kind in the UK, and offer our beloved pets the highest quality, deliciously filling food...
Appeal for information after three kittens abandoned in box
The RSPCA is appealing for information after three young kittens were dumped inside a plastic box down an alleyway in Feltham.
The cats, who are round 10-12 weeks old, were discovered in Danesbury Road, Feltham, West London, on Wednesday (12 February). There was no note left with the kittens and...
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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...
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