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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...
Old age pooch looking for new home after owner dies
An elderly dog who is young at heart is looking for a new forever home after his owner sadly died.
Eleven-year old Cocker Spaniel, Ferdi arrived at Dogs Trust Loughborough in March 2018 and has shocked the team with his puppy-like Zest for life.
Ferdi’s owner had registered for a Dogs...
RSPCA figures reveal that older cats take twice as long to...
RSPCA figures reveal that it takes twice as long to rehome an older cat and are urging people to consider adopting cat’s over the age of three.
The animal welfare charity currently has 59 older cats* at its national centres, and as figures show it can take twice as long...
Cat who can’t stop crying is looking for a new home
A stray cat who has problems with her eyes, which causes here to have constant tears is looking for a new home.
The one-year old black feline was first brought into animal welfare charity, Mayhew by a member of the public after being discovered roaming the streets of North West...
Cotswold RAW returns to the ‘WILD’ side
This month Cotswold RAW extends its rural offer with the launch of its second wild countryside flavour, Duck & Venison.
Whilst it’s well known that Cotswold RAW is a vocal advocate of rural sustainability, the local farming community and the wider countryside economy, it’s worth noting that Cotswold RAW is...
RSPCA urging animal lovers to take on marathon challenge
The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to sign-up to run the Brighton Marathon 2019 to raise money to help animals in need.
The animal welfare charity has 14 spaces for Brighton Marathon next year and is urging people to don their running shoes and take on the challenge for Team...
Cat owners unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food
New research has found that cat owners are unknowingly feeding their pets poor quality food.
A study of 2,000 cat owners revealed that many are oblivious about what foods could be harmful to their moggy’s health – with some even sharing takeaways and leftovers.
A fifth of owners don’t even know...
Natural pet skin care company launches campaign to use less plastic
Natural pet skin and coat care company, WildWash are launching a campaign to use less plastic and help to cut down on pollution.
WildWash uses PET plastic bottles for their products, which are the most recyclable plastic bottles, however most enter the municipal solid waste stream instead if bring recycled.
Discarding...
Top cat names revealed for World Cat Day
Tigger and Daisy are the most popular cat names in the UK, according to a survey commissioned by Natures Menu.
The survey was commissioned in celebration of World Cat Day on August 8 and found that Tigger is the most popular name for a male cat, whilst Daisy is the...
Animal cruelty maximum sentences will be increased
Animal abusers who commit the most heinous crimes will face up to five years in jail after draft legislation set out by Environment Secretary Michael Gove gained strong support from welfare groups and the public.
Currently the maximum sentence is six months but following a consultation the government has today...
First UK Flyball League Championship gets off to a flying start
Fish4Dogs helped a new sporting venture to get off to a ‘flying start’, as the principal sponsor of the first UK Flyball League Championship.
The event took place over three days at the Lincolnshire Showground which was attended by more than 800 people.
The premium pet food company was keen to...
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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...
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