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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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Doggie foster carer opens his home to a rescue dog in...

A local doggie foster carer in Manchester opens up his home to a rescue dog this Christmas. While most of us will be spending Christmas Day opening presents and enjoying time with loved ones, doggie foster carer Phil Scott will be busy making sure Older Age Pooch, Ben has...
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Could Patrick be the pooch for you?

Dogs Trust Basildon is appealing for a forever home for energetic crossbreed Patrick. If youā€™re looking for an active and energetic dog, 18-month old Patrick could be the dog for you. Patrick is an inquisitive boy who loves to explore and would love to live an outdoorsy life, full of...
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Enjoy the festive period with your four-legged friend

With Christmas just around the corner, Nutravet share their tips to help pet owners enjoy a happy and safe festive season with their furry friend. Many pets are now seen as part of the family and are included in the festivities by being treated to gifts, festive treats and even...
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Five reasons why you should welcome pets into your home for...

They are known as ā€˜manā€™s best friendā€™, but why are dogs so good for us? Stannah stair lifts share five reasons why you should welcome pets into your home. Whether you already own a pet, or are considering getting one, here are five reasons why ā€“ as a nation of...
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RSPCA braces itself for another busy festive season

The RSPCA is bracing itself for another busy festive season after it received 934 calls on Christmas Day in 2018 ā€“ the highest number for five years. RSPCA inspector, animal welfare officers, and animal centre staff work 365 days a year to care for animals and Christmas is no exception....
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Rescued cat with missing tail finds a new home

London-based aninmal welfare charity were shocked to find a tortoiseshell cat with a missing tail while out to neuter feral cats. Animal welfare officer, Libby Cannon found the young cat in a local colony and although the wound did not appear to be fresh, the skin and surrounding stump looked...
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Balding puppies dumped on a cold day need Christmas jumpers for...

Two bald puppies who were dumped with their mum weeks before Christmas have asked Santa for their fur back. Two sweet Lurcher puppies, Holly and Ivy were balding and itching when they were dumped on a cold, wet winterā€™s day with their mum, Mistletoe just weeks before Christmas. The 12-week old...
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More than half of dog owners spent up to Ā£150 on...

The RSPCA advises people to ensure they have pet insurance and avoid unwelcome vet bills this Christmas. Pet owners could find themselves having to shell out hundreds of pounds over the festive season if their animal has an unexpected accident or swallows anything from chocolate tinsel, dried fruit or turkey...
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Rabbit with wonky ears hopes to find a new home this...

A lop-eared rabbit who looks like a unicorn, due to wonky ear that stands upright on his head, is looking for a home. Staff at RSPCA Milton Keynes & North Bucks branch are hoping that Wonkyā€™s unusual look will bag him a new owner in time for Christmas. Carol Spindler, from...
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The Kennel Club launches new ā€˜voice for dogsā€™ manifesto ahead of...

Ahead of the General Election on 12 December, the new Kennel Club manifesto, ā€˜A Voice for Dogsā€™, calls upon the incoming government to reshape the laws surrounding dog welfare. The wide-ranging nine-point plan highlights the key issues facing dogs and their owners and details the legislative changes and measures...
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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...