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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...
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New home for guinea pigs provides perfect staging post for awareness...

Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is launching at a new acclaimed rescue centre dedicated to the UK’s most popular furry pets. Guinea Pig Awareness Week 2024 is launching at a new acclaimed rescue centre dedicated to the UK’s most popular furry pets. Hog Springs is a Wild West themed habitat, providing...
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Global adventure brand, Thule launches dog crate that withstands even the...

Thule enters a new product category with the Thule Allax dog crate for cars, setting a new standard in safe dog transportation. Thule enters the world of dogs with Thule Allax, a smartly designed car dog crate that withstands even the toughest crash tests. The crate’s distinct Thule design paired...
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Three-quarters of dog owners fail to recognise early warning signs that...

Students across the UK have returned to the classroom after the summer break, but new research from the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust, has revealed that the nation should head “Bark to School” for lessons in dog body language, in a bid to reduce the number of...
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Bella & Duke expands in house expertise with latest appointment

Rosyth-based pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke has appointed Carolanne Cicero to the role of Veterinary Advisor following its nationwide hunt. The news comes shortly after the appointment of CEO, James Sturrock, who is leading the company to its next chapter of growth and development, while supporting...
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Burgess Pet Care named as a headline sponsor of National Rabbit...

Burgess Pet Care, one of the UK’s leading independent pet food manufacturers, is delighted to announce that it is a headline sponsor of this year’s National Rabbit Festival, the UK’s first and only ethical rescue-based event to educate, advocate and celebrate rabbits as a species and companion animal. Following the...
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Exercising dogs during the storms: how to stay safe and stimulated...

With unpredictable weather patterns across the UK, TrustedHousesitters is offering innovative solutions for those times when weather or circumstances prevent you from walking your dog. As the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the UK, daily pet walks may become challenging. TrustedHousesitters has offered playful, exciting...
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The UK’s most dog-friendly pubs revealed

The Lion at Basford in Nottingham, East Midlands, has earned the prestigious title of Britain’s Best Dog-Friendly Pub. That’s according to Rover.com, and its expert Tavern Testers, who have meticulously inspected over 110 pubs up and down the country.   Leading the pack among pubs nationwide, The Lion at Basford stands...
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Injured female dog found with electric cable embedded in her legs...

A young American bulldog is recovering in RSPCA care amid fears she may have been tied up by her neck and legs with electric cable and abandoned. A member of the public discovered the one-year-old dog at a disused garage at Ashton Road in Oldham on Tuesday 27 August after...
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Is your pet’s paw-some personality unique in the UK? Find out...

Nestlé Purina are on a mission to uncover the quirky habits and most loved traits of the nation’s pets. Purina’s pet survey, Paws Up Poll, can help cat and dog owners to uncover hidden traits in their pets – like finding out if your dog is left or right...
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Agria launches campaign to rehome animals in need from 11 UK...

Agria has launched its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign with hopes to find forever homes for 13 nominated pets from across the UK while raising awareness of the rehoming mission. The 11 rescues and their chosen representatives are winners of a competition held on Agria’s social media channels, to find the...
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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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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...