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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...
Dogs and their owners protest for better dog food standards
Dogs and their owners, led by ethical pet food brand Edgard and Cooper, protest for better dog food in London at Potter’s Field.
People and their pets are demanding more transparency and a higher nutritional bar within the pet food industry. The protest is calling on dog owners to sign a...
Pet owners urged to have their say in UK survey on...
Leading independent pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, today announces the launch of The Great British Small Animal Census, a UK-wide survey intended to provide a comprehensive insight into the wellbeing of the nation’s small pets.
The consumer survey focuses on small animals’ five welfare needs - companionship, health, environment,...
Overlooked moggy lands on feet with new understanding owner
Black-and-white moggy Hardy was one of the longest stay cats at Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre until an adopter decided to take a chance on him.
Hardy had been in care for one year, almost to the day, when Mark Robinson saw him on the centre’s website and got in...
Two thirds of owners not prepared for “doggolescence” and 1 in...
While most owners think early puppyhood is the hardest part of raising a dog, teenage pups can be just as much of a handful, and require a totally different type of training, with research from the UK’s number one puppy training and development app, Zigzag, revealing the hidden challenges...
PDSA offers advice on how to keep pets safe this autumn
With summer nearly over and autumn almost here, the change of seasons can be a brilliant time for you and your pets, and a time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as trees change from green to an array of rustic hues.
It’s also important to be aware of the seasonal...
Over half of Brits are spending more on their pets than...
Birthday budgeting can be a tricky conversation between friends, partners, and relatives – how much should you be spending on each other?
Well, as it turns out, many Brits are splashing the cash on their beloved pets than they are their human loved ones!
A new study by greetings card marketplace,...
How to be a responsible horse owner this autumn and winter
If you’re a horse owner, you’ll know just how much the weather can impact their diet, turnout routine, and overall quality of life. So, as the seasons start to change and the weather gets colder, there are a few key things to start changing or incorporating into your horse’s...
Kennel Club to host free webinar as part of commitment to...
The Kennel Club’s health team is hosting a free webinar for owners, breeders and veterinary professionals who would like to find out more about brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a progressive breathing disorder that can impair a dog’s ability to exercise, play, eat and sleep.
The webinar, part of a...
Suspended prison sentence for Lancashire woman who kept 11 animals in...
A woman who allowed cats and dogs to suffer in appalling conditions at her faeces-strewn home has been given a 10-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and banned from keeping all animals for five years.
Louise Tucker was told by magistrates she had come “very close to imprisonment” after...
Cheeky spaniel Percy lands himself in dog house and needing life-saving...
A borders veterinary practice has been praised for saving the life of a mischievous spaniel who ate the plastic lining of his owner’s car boot.
Percy, a 13-month-old black and white cocker spaniel, is lucky to be alive after becoming extremely ill when he ate the boot liner while travelling...
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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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