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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing. With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform...
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International Dog Day: Vets reveal the dog names they see most...

With 48 Pet Hospitals across the UK, vet teams at the nation’s leading vet charity, PDSA, see thousands of dogs each week. It’s no surprise there’s a handful of names they hear more often than others. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “From Disney-inspired names, to royal monikers, it’s safe...
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Burns launches new Sensitive Turkey and Potato this August

Burns Pet Nutrition has introduced a new recipe to its sensitive range. Launching in August, Sensitive Turkey and Potato comes packed with natural and gentle goodness. Burns, the leading healthy pet food company, continue to champion a simple and wholesome diet for all dogs.  Their latest nutrient-packed recipe contains a...
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Pet owners warned to be extra vigilant this August bank holiday

Co-op Insurance is advising pet owners to be extra vigilant with their pets when barbequing this Bank Holiday weekend, as claims data shows the average cost for a visit to the vet for food poisoning is over £552*, with the increased risk of them consuming or being fed food...
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Mature moggy dumped like rubbish seeks loving home

A small black cat is lucky to be alive after she was abandoned at a council tip in the Derby area. Now named Sweetpea, she is being cared for at Cats Protection’s Derby Adoption Centre, whose work is kindly supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Sweetpea was found by a...
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One dog abused every hour: Cruelty to dogs increases for second...

They may be man’s best friend - but sadly cruelty towards dogs has increased for the second year in a row, new figures released by the RSPCA show. The number of reports the animal charity has received about intentional harm to dogs has risen since 2020. In 2022, there were 9,776...
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National Dog Day – Luxury dog gelato from Badiani

To celebrate National Dog Day on Saturday 26th August, when you bring your dog to Badiani (excluding White City, Lakeside & Canary Wharf in the UK), you will receive a complimentary dog gelato alongside your human gelato. Badiani’s artisan confectioners have meticulously crafted this paw-fect dog gelato using lactose-free whole...
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RSPCA rescues more than 80 guinea pigs and rabbits crammed in...

An RSPCA animal centre is urgently seeking new homes for more than 80 rabbits and guinea pigs who were removed from a property in Bognor Regis after their owner became overwhelmed. The pets were found in dirty and overcrowded conditions in a backyard when RSPCA officers visited on August 9....
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Experts share 5 simple ways to get pet hairs out of...

Pet are our favourite furry friends, and a joy to be around. However, if your pet moults often, you’ll more than likely find their hair all around your home. Animals shed their fur to accommodate for different weather, so during winter your cat or dog might have a thicker coat,...
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Bulldog with severe health issue left tied to tree by fluorescent...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a pocket bully was cruelly abandoned in pain in a Lancashire woodland. The young dog was tied to a tree by a distinctive fluorescent pink lead when she was discovered on Saturday, August 12 in Knuzden Brook at Blackburn by a member of...
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Why the UK is turning to four-legged friends to cope with...

With UK stress levels continually high, demand for so-called “emotional support animals” is booming in the UK, according to leading experts at The University of Law’s Psychology faculty.  According to the University, online searches for emotional support animals have grown by 58% since the start of this year, while one...
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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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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...