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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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Nutravet makes products available to purchase online

Nutravet have announced that customers are now able to purchase their vet recommended supplements online via their website. Following feedback from pet owners, Nutravet has recognised the challenges and barriers in place for some owners who are trying to buy certain products from their range. Therefore, to provide the best...
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Pooch & Mutt launch brand new Christmas advent calendar for your...

Does your pooch feel left out in the lead up to Christmas? Well, let us introduce you to the 2022 Pooch & Mutt dog advent calendar, now available. Earlier this year, Pooch & Mutt held a Kid's Design Competition to create their 2022 Advent Calendar. Eliza Cook, aged 15,...
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Advice on keeping your furry friend flea free

As the cooler weather rolls in, many of us may think flea season has passed us by. However, our heated homes mean they can thrive all year round, so regular preventive treatment is the only way to ensure furry family members are protected against these pesky parasites. PDSA Vet Nurse,...
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A round of appaws for The Bellflower, Britain’s most dog-friendly pub

The Bellflower in Garstang, Lancashire is Britain’s most dog-friendly pub. That’s according to Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, a sponsor of this year’s Great British Pub Awards. The Bellflower has worked hard to create an environment that is a home away from home for every...
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RSPCA rescue dog becomes flyball champion

An RSPCA rescue dog who was found abandoned and tied to the gate of an animal centre in Kent has now found a loving forever home and has become a flyball champion. Rufus, formerly called Rocky, a Plummer Terrier, was tied to the gate and abandoned outside RSPCA Leybourne Animal...
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Dogs Trust and Purina Europe announce new partnership at International Companion...

Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe have announced a new partnership at the charity’s International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC) which started in Bulgaria on Tuesday 4 October, marking World Animal Day. The exciting new partnership for Dogs Trust Worldwide (DTWW), an affiliated organisation with Dogs Trust, and Purina Europe,...
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Warning to pet owners ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations

With Halloween and Bonfire Night coming up around the corner, experts are concerned about the effect that extravagant fireworks and having masses of new people at the door will have on our pets. Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu, the UK and Europe’s number one expert in raw...
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RSPCA figures reveal more animals coming into rescue as rehoming slows

The RSPCA has launched its annual Adoptober campaign encouraging prospective pet owners to consider giving a rescued animal a new home as new figures raise concerns that more animals are being relinquished to charities at a time when rehoming has slowed. The animal welfare charity - which operates 14 national...
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Two dogs win dream travel job that had over 100,000 applicants

Two dogs, Darcy and Darla from Liverpool, have been selected to become Canine Cottages’ Canine Critics for 2022. Over 100,000 dogs from all over the UK applied for this dream job, which involves staying in and reviewing four of Canine Cottages’ dog-friendly holiday homes. Darcy and Darla, a Dalmatian and a...
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Top tips for creating a stress-free trip to the vets

Whether your furry friend is a senior dog or an energetic kitten, taking your pets to the vets is a crucial part of keeping on top of their health & wellbeing routine. However, for many cats and dogs visiting their local vet can be a stressful experience and something they...
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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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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...