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Battersea’s Purr Minister race returns with fresh faces and feling ‘manifurstos’

Across the UK, cats are clawing their way to the top as Battersea’s long-running Purr Minister competition returns. Established as a light-hearted event, this contest offers MPs and peers the opportunity to put forward their most loyal feline friends, each one hoping to claim the prestigious title of Purr...
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Dog with ‘brutally cropped’ ears hates going to the vets and...

A dog whose ears were brutally cropped when she was just a puppy still bears the mental scars of the illegal procedure almost two years later. Two-year-old bully Lyla was rescued by Staffordshire Police and the RSPCA from a property in Staffordshire in November 2020 after police officers discovered a...
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Leaps & Bounds wine partners with Dogs Trust

Celebrating International Dog Day (26th August), Leaps & Bounds has partnered with the charity Dogs Trust, to donate £1 for every promotional bottle sold after consumer research revealed that over a quarter of dog owners prefer to drink wine at home while in the company of their dogs. Exclusively...
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First aid tips to help dogs in a heatwave

With the UK experiencing one of the hottest summers on record and research suggesting that heatstroke in dogs can occur at temperatures of just 16 degrees, Skills Training Group have created a handy guide so that you know what to do in an emergency to save your beloved pet’s...
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London-based animal welfare charity announces new CEO

After an extensive search, Mayhew animal welfare charity are today delighted to confirm that its Board of Trustees has appointed a new CEO. Sherine Wheeler brings significant experience from her career in finance and many senior roles in the charity sector, alongside a passion for animal welfare, to take up...
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Retired canine hero saved by vets and charity after he collapsed...

A rescue dog who became a Ministry of Defence Police dog is ‘lucky to be alive’ after collapsing at home. Twelve-year-old German Shepherd Kaiser was rushed to the vets by his worried owners after he collapsed in June at his home in Berkshire. Rescue dog Kaiser was 10-months-old when he...
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National Dog Month: How to keep children and dogs playing safely

Dogs are an integral part of millions of families across the UK with our nation having the second highest dog population in Europe (Statista). But as we celebrate our furry friends during National Dog Month this August, it’s important to remember how to incorporate them into our families safely. Children...
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Westminster Dog of the Year returns with award dedicated to late...

The annual Westminster Dog of the Year competition is returning once more to Victoria Tower Gardens on 15 September, and this year’s event will see the introduction of the “Sir David Amess Pawblic Vote Award”. The accolade will be presented to the winning MP voted for by the public, in...
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Admiral expands insurance offering with the launch of Admiral Pet

Admiral Pet Insurance has officially launched, making it the 4th insurance product to be underwritten by Admiral alongside Motor, Home and Travel Insurance. Customers could previously buy pet insurance through the brand via a third party, but with the new Admiral Pet product, that’s all changed. Pet policies will be...
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Dog and puppies rescued during heatwave named after ice creams

A dog – who was emaciated and dehydrated when she was rescued during the heatwave last month – is being cared for by the RSPCA. Lollie the lurcher and her eight puppies have all been named after ice creams after arriving at RSPCA Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, in Gloucestershire,...
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Special rehoming appeal for senior ‘kittizen’ looking for his retirement pad

The RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex is looking to find a retirement pad for 18-year-old cat Squeek who sadly came into the charity’s care as his owner could no longer look after him. The male tabby cat may be senior in years but he is a gentle soul and...
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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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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...