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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...
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RSPCA received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits last year

The RSPCA is shining a light on the plight of the Easter bunny as the charity received more than 5,000 reports about rabbits in 2019. The typical image of the Easter bunny means that rabbits are more popular at this time of year and parents have found themselves buying a...
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The Big Bakes launches online baking tutorials for simple bake at...

The Big Bakes team are helping dog owners across the nation turn Barking into Baking with their new free online classes as part of a new mini-series. The Big Bakes is the UKā€™s first and only live baking competition, where guests take part in live bake-off events in fully decked...
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Today Government bans third-party sales in bid to crackdown on illegal...

RSPCA welcomes Lucyā€™s Law as charity reveals it investigated almost 30,000 puppy trade complaints over the last decade. Today (Monday 6 April) marks the day that the UK government bans commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England. The RSPCA reveals that it has looked into almost 30,000 complaints...
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Wobbly rescue kitten living his best lockdown life

A four-month old kitten at Battersea Dogs & Cats home search for a new home is on hold during these uncertain times. As for many of us across the country, these are unusual and uncertain times for wobbly kitten Lofty. The cat had just been given the green light to start...
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Seal pup found miles inland released back to the wild

A seal pup who managed to find his way to Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire has been released back to the wild after three months in RSPCA care. A family out walking their dogs on Boxing Day came across the young grey seal. They waited with the seal, who has been named...
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Pets as therapy: How animals can help improve our mental health

The UKā€™s a nation of animal lovers, right? Research has discovered that almost 50% of the British homes have a pet, with just over 1 in 4 owning a dog, and nearly 1 in 5 owning a cat. ā€˜Why?ā€™ you ask. Well, a whopping 90% of pet owners have confirmed...
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Working at home with your dog during lockdown

Wearing pyjamas 24/4 and battling with it is the new reality for many workers across the country ā€“ and while we all enjoy cameos from our work matesā€™ pets, having new canine colleagues can present a challenge. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together some tips to help people...
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Bunny brothers pose for photoshoot during lockdown

With hair as white as snow and deep, dark eyes, you could easily mistake these brother as professional models. However, these three brothers are in fact beautiful bunnies who are being cared for by RSPCA staff in Somerset. Pluto, Mercury and Earth enjoyed being centre of attention for a photoshoot during...
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16 life-threatening emergencies that need urgency veterinary attention

The UK governmentā€™s new coronavirus measures have given millions of animal lovers more time than ever with their pets ā€“ and more concerns than ever about what might happen if they become ill. While veterinary practices across the country are allowed to stay open under the current lockdown restrictions, face-to-face...
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Tips for keeping dog and children safe together during lockdown

Through the COVID-19 outbreak, dogs and children are together ā€“ often unsupervised ā€“ more than ever. Training and Behaviour Advisor for Agria Pet Insurance, Carolyn Menteith, shares her top 10 tips on keeping both happy and safe. Carolyn says: ā€œOur current position in ā€˜lockdownā€™ creates an unusual situation for families with...
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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 itā€™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 ā€“ 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, itā€™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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Dog found wandering alone in woods is searching for fresh start

A dog who was found wandering alone in the woods after being abandoned and hit by a car is hoping for a fresh start. Two-year-old crossbreed Raza is finding life in kennels really difficult so RSPCA staff are appealing to find her a loving new home urgently. Raza was taken in by RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal...