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Make a plan for your pets this Christmas

Planning for a magical Christmas is in full swing, the decorations are already lining the aisles in the shops, and the kids have probably started hinting at what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  But have you made plans for your pets this Christmas?  The RSPCA is urging pet...
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Dog lovers unite to support Ukraine appeal at Crufts

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust spearheaded a dramatic UK fund raising drive at Crufts to send much needed supplies to animals and their owners, facing starvation and death in animal shelters, and to those who have been forced to flee their homes, in Ukraine. The money raised from the Ukraine...
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Celebrate National Pet Month with real dog luxury

Lovingly made in the UK with gentle, vegan-friendly ingredients, Foxy Margot is a highly concentrated, prebiotic pampering range that helps cleanse, soothe, heal, hydrate, and protect even the most delicate dogs, leaving their fur clean, silk, and soft. Each product, fragranced with essential oils, smells fabulous and helps refresh even the dampest,...
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Crufts 2022 Best in Show champion: Baxter the flat coat retriever...

After four momentous days, a new Crufts Best in Show champion has been crowned as Baxer (CH Almanza Backseat Driver), a Flat Coat Retriever, who took home the coveted title on Sunday 13 March. In a packed Resorts World Arena, Baxer, who is six-years-old, bred in Sweden by Ragnhild Ulin, and his co-owner...
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‘We need your help to save these breeds’

British bulldog Brutus is just two-years-old but can only walk for 10 minutes before he struggles for breath. He’s just one example of a surging number of brachycephalic (or flat-faced) dogs who find it impossible to carry out normal dog activities such as walking, playing, or even sleeping. Today, the RSPCA...
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Advice for keeping your canine companions safe

National Dog Theft Awareness Day is on the 14th March and it’s a good time to remind ourselves of the steps we can take to help keep our dogs safe, whether that’s from theft or them going missing for other reasons. From recall training and knowing the steps to take...
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Stunt dogs, cake, and celebrations with Arden Grange at Crufts

Super premium pet food company Arden Grange is wrapping up its 25th year festivities in style at Crufts 2022. With stunt dogs from the silver screen – including canine stars from After Life, The Witcher and Poldark – a prize draw of £25k and a birthday presentation by The Kennel...
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Nicci and Elsa crowned freestyle winners at Crufts

Elsa, a five-year-old Border Collie, and her owner Nicci Hindson from Newark, Nottinghamshire, won the Heelwork to Music Freestyle Final at the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts. Elsa and Nicci won on Thursday 10 March, beating the other finalists to win the Heelwork to Music Freestyle Final. Each year Crufts hosts...
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Rescue dog overlooked due to facial scars

A rescue dog is being overlooked by potential adopters due to the facial scars he’s been left with after a life of being used to hunt wildlife. Five-year-old lurcher cross Bronco was rescued alongside six other dogs in a joint operation in Greater Manchester by the RSPCA and Cheshire Police,...
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Inspired by Crufts? Here’s how to get your dog show-ready,...

Getting a dog ready for Crufts is much, much more than giving your dog a trim and a pedicure. It involves months of preparation, from ensuring they’re accustomed to big shows, to having their coat groomed to a high standard. This year will be a huge year for Crufts, with...
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Puppy rescued from van becomes specialist police blood detection dog

An enthusiastic spaniel who was rescued from poor conditions in Kent is giving back to the community after getting a second chance - as a police detection dog. ‘Sprocker’ spaniel Bella was just 20-weeks-old in May 2021 when she was rescued by the RSPCA from the Ashford area of Kent. RSPCA...
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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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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...