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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 rescue horses, sheep and wildlife from Storm Dennis floods

Animal rescuers dealt with more than 100 emergency calls during Storm Dennis, rescuing wildlife caught up in the extreme weather. The RSPCAā€™s specialist emergency response teams were scrambled to more than 100 calls over the weekend and continue to respond to animals in need today (Monday 17 February). RSPCA Inspector Jason...
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True Instinct launch free-dried range for dogs

Experts in natural pet food True Instinct has launched a UK first with its revolutionary new freeze-dried range for dogs. The innovative new products, made at True Instinctā€™s Norfolk factory, are the first of their kind in the UK, and offer our beloved pets the highest quality, deliciously filling food...
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Appeal for information after three kittens abandoned in box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three young kittens were dumped inside a plastic box down an alleyway in Feltham. The cats, who are round 10-12 weeks old, were discovered in Danesbury Road, Feltham, West London, on Wednesday (12 February). There was no note left with the kittens and...
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Award leaves County Durham vet practice feeling like the cat’s whiskers

A County Durham veterinary practice is the catā€™s whiskers ā€“ after receiving a makeover for moggies. Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital in Leadgate, near Consett has earned a top award for enhancing the care of feline patients. Cat and their owners can now benefit form a separate waiting area, away from the...
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Could gorgeous Gizmo be your new best friend?

The team at Dogs Trust Snetterton are appealing for a new home for gorgeous German Shepherd cross, Gizmo. Gizmo is a 5-year old German Shepherd cross who is ready to meet his new best friend and move into his fur-ever home. He is an outdoorsy boy who loves getting out...
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Britainā€™s top dogs revealed: Labradors lead, Corgis come back and Jack...

The Kennel Club has announced that old favourites appear to be taking the lead as the UKā€™s top dogs. Statistics released ahead of Crufts suggest old favourite breeds such as the Jack Russell and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are soaring in popularity. Of the top ten fastest breeds to gain popularity...
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RSPCA appeal after dog found staggering down road in Blackburn

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found staggering down the middle of the road in Blackburn, Lancashire. The female German Shepherd type was emaciated with matted fur and covered in faeces. A member of the public who was driving spotted her on Pleckgate Road just...
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Chessie King launches PAWsonal training workout with Rover.com

Ahead of National Walking the Dog Day, Chessie King launches an exclusive workout with Rover.com, which dog owners can do with their four-legged friends. Rover.com has teamed up with personal trainers and body confidence influencer, Chessie King to launch the PAWsonal Training Plan a workout that dog owners and pups...
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Agria Pet Insurance advise new pet owners to choose carefully

Our pets mean more to us that our partners, so Agria Pet Insurance advise new owners to choose their pets - the love of their life - carefully. Following the revelation that in the UK alone, our pets influence our mood more than our partners, it shows how important it...
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How to pet proof your home

Itchpet.comā€™s in-house vet offers expert advice on the best ways to keep your house in tip top condition with a pesky pet. Have you ever come home to find the curtains chewed, rugs ripped up and plants scattered on the floor? Whether you have a new puppy or kitten ā€“...
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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...