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Make a plan for your pets this Christmas

Planning for a magical Christmas is in full swing, the decorations are already lining the aisles in the shops, and the kids have probably started hinting at what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  But have you made plans for your pets this Christmas?  The RSPCA is urging pet...
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Abandoned dog ready to love again after months of care and...

An abandoned dog is now ready to meet her match and start enjoying a new life with a forever family - after months of care and attention at an RSPCA animal rescue shelter. Lacie the lurcher was found dumped in a hedgerow near the home of an RSPCA officer, cold,...
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Winter dog care tips from a world-class athlete

ORIJEN pet food has partnered with five times Olympic champion Dame Laura Kenny to offer tips and advice how to keep our four-legged friends in fantastic condition over the winter months. As well as being one of the UK’s most accomplished athletes, Laura is also the owner of beloved pups,...
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Brits think they’re barking mad to get a rescue pet

On Change a Pet’s Life Day (24th January), it’s been announced that record numbers of pets have been given up by owners to rescue homes, and despite nine out of ten Brits saying they would rehome from a charity, expensive vet costs are cited as a major barrier. Since the...
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Five things you should be doing now to prepare pets for...

With many people returning to the workplace after the latest government updates, this means that we will be spending more time away from home – and less time with our furry friends. According to PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing, this can have a huge impact on our pets. “The pandemic...
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Deaf dog Rocco learning ‘sign language’ at RSPCA centre in Wales

Dedicated staff at an RSPCA animal centre near Swansea are showing a deaf rescue dog that - even without his hearing - the world can still be a wonderful place. Staffordshire Bull Terrier Rocco, who is nearly eight, first arrived at the charity’s Llys Nini Animal Centre in Penllergaer in...
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Three in 10 pet owners feed their dogs toxic foods

Nearly three in 10 pet owners admit to feeding their dogs something toxic, with apple seeds the most common food they didn’t realise could cause harm, new research reveals. The study was conducted by dog-friendly holiday lettings company Canine Cottages, who also polled pet owners across the nation to reveal...
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Fresh dog food brand Butternut Box wins top award for customer...

Fresh dog food company Butternut Box has won the European Contact Centre and Customer Service Award for Best Customer Engagement approach, a title previously held by the likes of Ebay and Gusto, for the work and commitment delivered by their Customer Love Team. Putting customer experience first is a top...
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Dog who lived muzzled in crate for two years is finally...

A ‘sweet and lovable’ dog who was kept muzzled in a crate for at least two years is finally free after being rescued by the RSPCA; and is looking for a very special home. Five-year-old mastiff cross Bandit arrived at RSPCA Brent Knoll, in Somerset, in September (2021) having been...
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Animal lovers take on London Landmarks challenge to raise funds for...

From climbing mountains to running 21 half marathons in 2021, these three runners are set to take on the London Landmarks half marathon to raise funds for the RSPCA this year. London Landmarks Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1 mile route through the capital which takes place this year on...
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PitPat launches first GPS tracker for dogs with no subscription

PitPat, the UK’s leading pet wellness brand, has launched a groundbreaking GPS tracker for dogs (£149) debuting the product during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this month. The highly anticipated GPS device builds on their hugely successful dog activity monitor, which has sold over 100,000 devices in the UK....
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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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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...