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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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Life of ‘hero’ police sniffer dog saved by new charity

A ‘hero’ police sniffer dog who recovered more than £250,000 worth of drugs, cash and weapons during his career has had life-saving surgery to remove a tumour. Ten-year old Springer Spaniel Pablo served Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies’ Joint Dog Section for eight years until August 2019 when he retired and...
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Pet business insurance provider launches search for UK’s best pet

Pet business insurance provider, Protectivity has launched a competition to find the best pandemic pet in the UK. When the UK went into lockdown back in March 2020, Brits quickly found their lives and routines turned upside down. However, as people were unable to see their friends and family and...
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BISSELL introduce new NEW CrossWave Cordless Max for pet owners

BISSELL introduce their new Crosswave Cordless Max 3-in-1 multi surface cleaner, suitable for hard floors and rugs. Designed for larger households, the Crosswave Cordless Max tackles everything from spilt cereal, milk and coffee to messy footprints let by family and pawpals. With no need to get down on your hands and...
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RSPCA launches new strategy which aims to end illegal puppy sales

The RSPCA has launched its ambitious new strategy for animal welfare which promises to end the illegal selling of puppies in the UK by 2030. The charity’s new ambitious strategy – ‘Together for Animal Welfare’ – also aims to reduce neglect and cruelty to companion animals, including dogs in England...
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Chatty parrot was so overweight she couldn’t fly due to love...

A parrot who was so overweight she’d drop to the ground when she tried to fly has shed her excess weight and is now loving life in her new home. Amazon green parrot Bud arrived at the RSPCA’s Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk branch in March 2020 when her owners...
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Hill’s offers tips and advice on getting through the Winter months...

With the dark nights upon us and the cold front well and truly here, now is the time to get pets ready for the winter months ahead. As the temperatures drop and the elements change, our pets are affected just as much as we humans are, and whether it’s a...
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70% of UK pet owners have had their home damaged by...

A survey reveals that 70% of UK pet owners have had their home damaged by their dog, and a further 80% have spent up to £250 repairing or replacing the damaged items. Whilst 24% of adults have welcomed a new pet into their home since March 2020, or are planning...
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Dogs Trust celebrates big at charity awards

Dogs Trust’s public affairs team has won the Savanta ComRes Parliamentary Charity Award 2021 for ‘Best Animal Welfare Campaign’. The final shortlist and winners of the annual Savanta ComRes Parliamentary Charity Awards have been announced, with Dogs Trust collecting the sought-after accolade for a second time running for its continued work tackling the issue of puppy smuggling. The awards, run by Savanta ComRes,...
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The Kennel Club boosts its online academy with three new breed...

The Kennel Club has launched three additional breed films to help make learning about different dog breeds more accessible than ever. The three films are the latest in a growing series of resources to be added to The Kennel Club Academy, an online facility for those looking to improve their...
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Barking Heads launches new plant-based food recipe

Barking Heads has created a new nutritionally balanced plant-based food option for treasured pups to enjoy alongside a meat-based diet. The team found out that one in five of its dog owners already add fresh or cooked vegetables to their dog’s dinners. So, they worked closely with dog nutrition...
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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...