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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...

As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes. One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
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Macey and Oscar are two loveable pooches looking for true love

Dogs Trust has been proud to celebrate and support Pride for over two decades, after first strutting our paws in the Brighton Pride Parade in 2000. At Dogs Trust Loughborough, there are two perfect pooches who are hoping as Pride month comes to an end, they will find their...
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Natures Menu receive Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for second year...

Norfolk based Natures Menu, Europe’s leading raw and natural pet food specialist, has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for the second year running. Marking the company’s sixth year being awarded a prestigious Feefo accolade, this particular award recognises businesses that have consistently gone above and beyond to...
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Top tips on how to keep your water-loving dog clean

With hotter months ahead, we can expect lots of walks ending with our pooches going for a nice swim in the river! But a wet coat can cause many health problems for our pooches, and Google Search Trends such as ‘how often should I bathe my dog’ increased by 60%,...
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National Microchipping Month: Vet shares important advice on chipping your pets!

June is National Microchipping Month and serves as a great reminder for pet owners of the importance of making sure their four legged friends are microchipped. Microchipping your dog has been mandatory in the UK since 2016, however, there seems to be a widespread knowledge gap regarding microchipping. Fortunately, Pooch...
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Man jailed for cropping puppies’ ears

A Birmingham man has been jailed for causing the cropping of his puppies’ ears. Warren Wesley Jackman (DoB: 10/11/1981) of Redditch Road, Birmingham, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on 13 June for sentencing. He had pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act*. He was sentenced to a total...
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Love is love! Celebrating Pride at Dogs Trust Merseyside

June is the month of celebrating people coming together in love and friendship, which Dogs Trust has been proud to support for over two decades, ever since strutting our paws in the Brighton Pride Parade in 2000. Dogs Trust Merseyside held their own Pride Party on Sunday 26th June, bringing...
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Devon leads the way when it comes to discerning entovegan...

There’s a ‘sustainable living’ storm brewing across a number of food & drink sectors, none more so than pet food where latest global numbers suggest that 30% of all intensively farmed animals are produced specifically for dog bowls. On top of that there’s a wellness drive being conducted by concerned...
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How much should you be feeding your pet?

With pet obesity on the rise, do you know how much you should really be feeding your pet? Ness Bird is a Nutrition Adviser for Arden Grange, here she discusses important factors affecting how much your pet should eat, and how to get it right. Some key things to consider when...
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Experts share tips for pet-proofing your outdoor space this summer

Summer is the best time for being out in the garden. But if you own a pet it can be tricky to enjoy the outdoors as your furry friend digs up the lawn or does their business on your prize plants. To help protect your garden from pet damage whilst...
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Brits prioritise pet health over their own

Dogs and other pets are more than man's best friend -- so much so that most Brits placed a greater emphasis on their health than their own as the pandemic raged and tens of thousands were affected. That's according to a survey from Drewberry Insurance that found people have bought...
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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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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...