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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...
Lily’s Kitchen launches spook-tacular Halloween range for pets
Lily’s Kitchen has been brewing something special with their limited-edition Halloween recipes for dogs and cats. But there won’t be any tricks here – only treats!
The mouth-watering collection is made with natural ingredients and proper meat and offal. Food so good, it’s scary.
Calling all doggos (even the tricksters), the...
Over half of owners can’t afford nutritious pet food – vet...
A survey of 2,000 UK dog owners by natural dog food brand Harringtons found that quality food is the top priority (49%) for their dogs - far surpassing dog walking routes (17%), their dog bed (7%) and toys (4%).
Despite this, only 7 in 10 (70%) believe they are currently feeding their pup an...
Vet issues notice for pet owners ahead of World Arthritis Day
For World Arthritis Day, a vet is calling on pet owners to look out for any signs of osteoarthritis (OA), which is a common cause of chronic pain in cats and dogs.
Affecting four out of five older canines and more than 90% of adult cats, OA is a disorder...
This is the UK’s official happiest dog
A competition to find the UK's Happiest Hound has proved a howling success. Now, following a nationwide hunt, the country's happiest dog is revealed.
Dogs are a source of constant happiness for owners – and this happiness goes both ways! To celebrate the precious relationship between humans and their furry...
Larger than life virtual dog goes walkies at London’s King’s Cross...
This week, travellers at London’s King's Cross Station were greeted by the waggy tail of a larger-than-life canine commuter named 'Max'.
Max, the holographic virtual Labrador, was released by YuMOVE, to educate the capital’s human commuters about the importance of pet joint care.
YuMOVE’s 360-degree experiential advertisement showcased the latest evolution...
Preparing your pets for Bonfire Night early
Fireworks can be super scary for our pets. According to the 2022 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report, 41% of dogs and 30% of cats are scared of fireworks – that’s 4.1 million dogs and 3.3 million cats across the UK.
“Fireworks can be very scary and stressful for our pets,”...
Agility Team GB celebrate historic win at Agility World Championships
Agility Team GB are celebrating topping the medal table at the 2023 Agility World Championships, and bringing home the most medals in the team’s history.
The World Championships, which took place in Liberec, Czech Republic from 4 – 8 October, saw hundreds of handlers and dogs competing from 43 different...
Mr Bug adds National Sustainability Gold to its growing trophy cabinet
Mr Bug Dog treats have come a long way in the blink of an eye championing a three-pronged strategy of clean deck ingredients, meets sustainable farming meets circular economy, which last week resulted in the Devon-based business winning a National Sustainability award for Innovation.
For Conal such reaffirming recognition is...
7 autumn plants and flowers that are toxic to dogs
With the darker evenings and colder weather creeping in, everywhere is starting to feel a little bit autumnal. But while walking your dog can be a great way to enjoy the change in season, more leaves on the ground means the potential for plants or flowers that are toxic...
One in four fooled into buying unhealthy pups by ‘cute’ pictures...
New research, released by one of the biggest dog welfare organisations, has uncovered the disturbing influence of social media on dog buying in the UK and the consequences for canine welfare.
Revealed as part of The Kennel Club’s Be Puppywise campaign, statistics show one in four puppies (25%) found on...
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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...
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