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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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Real life pooches light up billboards across the UK following national...

To light up the nation’s faces this January with the joy of a picture-perfect pup, fresh dog food company, Butternut Box, has launched a series of billboards across the UK as part of their #DogsDeserveBillboards competition. Hosted on social media, entrants were asked to submit a photo or video of...
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Staffordshire woman takes on marathon challenge inspired by terminally ill mum

A police officer from Staffordshire is running the London Marathon to raise money for the RSPCA in honour of her terminally-ill mum who is battling cancer. Anna Plant from Leek in Staffordshire will be taking part in the 26.2 mile challenge in October this year inspired by her incredible mum. Anna...
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Pet Dental Health Month: Top tips to help maintain healthy teeth...

Pet's teeth have a lot of work to do, dogs use their mouths for more than just eating, they use them to play, explore and taste a lot of their surroundings too. If your dog’s teeth aren’t properly cared for, it can cause problems. To highlight Pet Dental Health Month...
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Arden Grange launches ‘The Home of the Range’ TV advertising campaign

Arden Grange launch a new national TV advertising campaign, ‘Arden Grange – The Home of the Range,’ which will be broadcast from today (1st February) across ITV, Channel4 and Sky networks. Having just celebrated 25 years in business, the new Arden Grange TV Campaign signals a new phase in the...
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Woof woof! Tyson the cake will reduce your carbon pawprint!

Tyson the Chihuahua Cake is on a mission to tickle your tastebuds and save the planet! The Vegan Kind has unveiled its exciting new sweet treat, inspired by a beloved pet pooch, which promises to help people lower their daily carbon footprint, plant trees and fund a campaign to reduce...
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Do you have the UK’s naughtiest pet?

Pets can cause carnage in the house, from serial sofa chewers to torn up cushions - we all know how much damage our beloved, furry friends can do. And a new competition has launched to find some of the UK's most destructive (but hilarious) pets, with the winner receiving a £200...
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Battersea’s Muddy Dog Challenge comes to the New Forest

The Muddy Dog Challenge – the obstacle course you can tackle with your dog by your side – is coming to the New Forest for the first time ever this May. Participants are invited to join this day of fun, mud and cheers with their canine companions run by...
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It’s official: owning a dog improves your mental health

90% of dog owners surveyed said owning a dog improved their mental health It’s long been known that owning a dog brings joy to your life, but recent research from Pure Pet Food shows just how big an impact our furry friends have on our mental outlook. With a whopping 90%...
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Five top tips to help prepare your dog for a change...

Government restrictions throughout the pandemic meant that many pet owners spent more time at home with their dogs than they normally would. With the current working from home guidance now lifted, some pet owners will be preparing for a change to their routines, as a hybrid approach to working between home and...
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Cat siblings back at RSPCA centre, a decade after they were...

Two cats who were rehomed by the RSPCA as kittens, are unexpectedly back in the charity’s care again ten years later. Staff at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery are once again looking for new homes for Heidi and Maddie after a change in circumstances meant that their owner could...
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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...