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New year, new start for dog ‘no one wanted’ who finds...

A dog who was in RSPCA care for almost two years finally found his home - just in time for Christmas, and has started the New Year with his new family. Lurcher Walter came into the care of the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home, in Essex, in November 2022 when he was just a...
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PitPat offers customers free FirstVet video appointments as part of the...

FirstVet has announced it partnership with PitPat, the UK’s leading dog activity monitor which also offers pet-focused perks and rewards through its Life plan. From today, PitPat Life plan members will be able to book free video vet appointments via their mobile devices as part of the set of...
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Fur flies as cats hit the campaign trail in bid to...

Across the nation, paw-litical cats have begun prowling on the campaign trail, catching the public’s hearts and hunting for votes for Battersea’s Purr Minister competition. Over the last few weeks, politicians and peers from around the UK have put their feline friends forward, submitting photos and a ‘Manifursto’ explaining why they believe their pet should be voted...
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Besotted pet owners spend up to £584.7 million extra on energy...

With the temperatures dropping, many of us have the health, safety, and warmth of our pets at the forefront of our minds. But what lengths do you go to, to keep your beloved animals’ cost? New research from Confused.com reveals the average energy spend per household is £121 a year. Many...
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Cat abandoned in park after owner lost job during lockdown

Animal welfare charity, Battersea has urged struggling pet owners facing uncertain financial future to think rescue first. This comes after a Maine Coon cat was abandoned in a park with a note saying his owner had lost their job during lockdown and could no longer afford to care for him. The...
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Could you give this older age pooch the gift of a...

Dogs Trust Manchester is hoping that this National Grandparents Day will prove every dog really does have its day, by finding a forever home for one of its older residents. Chicota is a nine-year old Alaskan Malamute who had loved in the same loving home since being nine weeks old,...
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Compulsory microchipping won’t stop horse welfare catastrophe, fears RSPCA

As the microchipping of horses become compulsory this month, the RSPCA fears it will not be enough to prevent an impending horse welfare catastrophe. As the charity launches its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals that the number of horses in its care is already three times what it was...
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Kavee create free resources for guinea pig owners

Guinea pig supplies brand, Kavee has created free resources to equip guinea pig owners with the best knowledge. Kavee’s commitment to the welfare of pet guinea pigs is at the core of what they do and the brand has released a free 25-page care package. The printable care sheets are beautifully...
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Is your dog struggling with a quiet home?

Now that we're a few weeks into the school term after the longest summer holiday ever, it’s not only the human family members facing an upheaval. For dogs who are used to having the whole family at home, things have changed. Carolyn Menteith, Behaviourist and Trainer for Agria Pet Insurance,...
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Canine Cottages launches search for 10 ‘Canine Critics’ to review dog-friendly...

Canine Cottages has opened applications for the third annual Canine Critics competition. Successful applicants of the competition will be offered coveted positions as ‘Canine Critics’; four-legged ambassadors of the brand who will act as the paws on the ground and be responsible for reviewing cottage holidays, posting on Canine Cottages’...
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Pawfect Foods introduces Cheescuits to the UK pet market

Pawfect Foods launch their Cheesecuits dog biscuit range in the UK, made with 60% authentic Chhurpi Cheese and 0% filler grains. Today’s health conscious pet patents are more savvy these days when it comes to deciding how best to reward their eager-to-please dogs. A growing enthusiasm for ‘snackification’ amongst humans is...
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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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It’s Blue Monday for cats as abandonments hit a three-year high

As the UK braces itself for the most depressing day of the year, Cats Protection has reported that abandonments are up 71% compared to 2021.  The charity took in 1,825 abandoned cats in 2024, a figure which has been rising steadily since 2021 when it was 1,068. This is depressing news...