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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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Guinea pigs, Gin and Tonic hope someone will take a shot...

A pair of adult female Guinea pigs are looking for new homes after being abandoned with 17 other guinea pigs. Gin and Tonic arrived into the care of RSPCA Walsall branch in October when they were found abandoned in boxes at the end of a driveway with 17 other guinea...
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Charity vets save puppyā€™s life after bourbon biscuit binge

A 15-week old puppy, who needed life-saving treatment after eating a double pack of bourbon biscuits, has survived thanks to PDSA vets. The biscuits contain a potentially lethal dose of chocolate, but thanks to the quick action of PDSA vets, puppy Zeena us back home recovering from her ordeal. Zeenaā€™s owner...
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Cat rescued from security fence at prison

The RSPCA rescued a cat from a 25ft prison fence covered in razor wire and returned him to his owner just in time for Christmas. The black and white cat was spotted by staff and inmates at HM Prison Haverigg in Millom, Cumbria on Saturday 21 December. The intrepid cat,...
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Poorly kittens thrown out like rubbish at New Year

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a litter of seven kittens were abandoned during the festivities on New Yearā€™s Eve. The litter of six-week old kittens were all suffering from cat flu and were freezing cold after being found in a cat carrier down an alleyway next to some...
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Little dog hopes 2020 will be his year after two years...

A little dog in RSPCA care has big dreams for 2020 and is hoping the New Year will bring him a new home. Four-year old Shih Tzu Tommy has now been in RSPCA care for a total of two years and two months, after spending a year with Cotswolds...
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RSPCA received more than 70 calls an hour over Christmas week

Over the Christmas period, RSPCA staff responded to almost 12,000 calls about more than 7,000 animals in need of help. While the nation was busy tucking into their Christmas dinners and opening presents, more than 200 RSPCA officers were working across England and Wales to rescue animals in need. The RSPCA...
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Adopting a dog? TastyBone share tips to prepare your home before...

More than one in five (21%) dog owners in the UK adopt their new four-legged friend from a rescue centre or animal charity. But, how should you prepare your house before bringing a new pooch home for the first time? Dog chew specialists and rescue dog advocates, TastyBone have compiled a...
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Star of RSPCA festive film finds a new home for Christmas

The Shetland star of the RSCPAā€™s heart-warming festive film has found her own fairy-tale ending ā€“ a new home for Christmas as a therapy pony. Poor Tink was rescued by the RSPCA after being abandoned, up to her tummy in a muddy, wet field. The plucky pony stars as the lonely...
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Rescue dog returns to dogsā€™ home to spread some ā€˜Fishmasā€™ cheer

Cocker Spaniel Riley returned to his former rescue centre to spread some ā€˜Fishmasā€™ cheer with Christmas dinner for those still waiting for forever homes. Two-year old Riley was joined by his human companion, the CEP of pet food company, Fish4Dogs, who along with wife Jo, adopted Riley earlier this...
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85% of dogs are treated to a full Christmas dinner with...

According to research released by Royal Canin, some festive favourites that we give our pets could be causing long-term damage to your dogā€™s health. Royal Canin asked 2,000 UK dog owners about changes in their feeding habits over Christmas, and 85% of owners admitted to feeding their dog a whole...
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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...