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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...
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Paws.com reveal the best dog-friendly cities in England

The BARK Index by Paws.com reveals the best cities for dogs based on a range of factors, from quality of green spaces to dog-friendly pubs. Newcastle, Preston and Bournemouth have been revealed as the best cities for dogs in England, according to the new index that looks at the quality...
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The safest way to enjoy summer BBQs with your dog

As the UK temperatures rise, the season of BBQ-ing everything and anything is upon us. Brits don’t need much convincing to gather our friends and family to soak up the sun in our gardens or local fields. That said, it’s not always a safe space for our pooches and the...
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Battersea urge people to not overlook disabled dogs

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are encouraging people not to overlook disabled dogs after a blind French Bulldog came into their care. Pirate, a one-eyed blind French Bulldog is about to start an adventurous life after finding a new family at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. Before coming into the charity’s...
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Top tips to keep your dog safe on holiday this May...

With the May half-term almost here, many pet parent now choose to whisk their beloved dog away with them on a UK break. Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw and natural pet food, has revealed its top tips on how to ensure your dog is kept safe and...
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Bella and Duke launch new treats range

Online retailer, Bella and Duke launch tasty new range of meaty snacks to help improve dogs’ overall health and behaviour. Chicken hearts and rabbit ears with hair are part of a tasty new range of meat snacks for dogs that have been launched by online retailer Bella and Duke. The raw...
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Battersea urges people not to abandon kittens

Three defenceless kittens found abandoned in a cardboard box are on the road to recovery at Battersea's Old Windsor Centre. The tiny brood were only a week old when they were found last month and would have died within hours had they not been found and rescued. Despite their ordeal, the...
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Cyril’s story: why ‘Lucy’s Law is so important

Last week, Defra Minister David Rutley announced that a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales will come into effect on 6 April 2020. For one particular dog at London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, such legislation is the much-needed light at the end of the tunnel. Cyril is an eight-year...
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New Product Portfolio Manager to unlock ‘pawtential’ at Fish4Dogs

Fish4Dogs has taken on a new Product Portfolio Manager to help unlock opportunities at the premium fish-based pet food company. Karen Hubbard has taken on the new role for the business, which aims to attract new market segments and grow its market share through new product development. Karen recently joined the...
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RSPCA is calling on animal lovers to volunteer at Great North...

The RSPCA is in need of volunteers to organise, cheer and take snaps at the Great North Run 2019. Runners for Team Animal will be taking on the challenge alongside the 57,000 people pounding the streets of this popular half-marathon course. The run will take place on Sunday 8 September in...
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Holiday travel with your dog doesn’t have to be stressful

Natural animal health company nutravet offers advice for pet owners when travelling in the car with nervous pets. With summer just around the corner, many pet owners will be planning summer holidays with 85% of dog owners choosing to holiday with their pet in the UK rather than abroad without...
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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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Young cats abandoned zipped up in bag

The RSPCA is caring for two young cats and appealing for information after they were abandoned on the outskirts of Leeds. A woman was walking her dog in the woods off Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, on Tuesday afternoon (October 29) when she spotted a gym bag and thought it...