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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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National Trust and Forthglade announce three-year partnership

Europeā€™s largest conservation charity, The National Trust is teaming up with Devon-based natural pet food makers, Forthglade. The three-year partnership focusses on the launch of a range of natural meals for dogs and supports the National Trustā€™s ā€˜Dogs Welcomeā€™ project. The ā€˜Dogs Welcomeā€™ project will help canine companions and their owners...
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Old dog dumped in scrapyard ready to find a retirement home

A thirteen-year old dog abandoned at a scrap yard is hoping to find his forever family to help him enjoy life again. Frail and scared Collie Cross, Den was found tied up at a scrap yard in Horbury last month, having been rescued by the dog warden last. For the last...
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GiftPup launch new festive products for pampered pooches

One of the UKā€™s leading gift retailers has announced a brand-new festive product line, designed just for pets. GiftPupā€™s range of bespoke Christmas gifts for dogs can each be personalised with the petā€™s name, breed or even photograph, making it easy for owners to pamper their furry friends this year...
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Catsā€™ inside-out eyelashes mended by Mayhew vets

London-based animal welfare centre, Mayhew helped a Norwegian Forest cat after he was found with weepy eyes. Seven-year old Aslan was found on the streets just around the corner from Mayhew when a member of public spotted his unusual appearance, lack of collar and noticed his eyes were also weepy...
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Kibble amnesty held by pet food company

Dog lovers have been given the opportunity to exchange unhealthy dried pet food for a much healthier alternative at a kibble amnesty event. Online retailer PurePetFood.com recently invited dog owners to hand in bags of unhealthy dog food in return for delicious, human-grade canine cruise. The kibble amnesty saw local...
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The Dog Treat Company introduces Snibbles range to the UK

The Dog Treat Company is set to launch their range of vegetarian treats for dogs in the UK, at PATS Telford next week. In 2018, The Dog Treat Companyā€™s first vegan-friendly/gluten free treat was a breakout success (coconut, chia and turmeric) at targeting the growing number of UK dogs suffering...
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Lost sock almost cost a puppy his life

A six-month old puppy called Rocky needed lifesaving surgery after PDSA vets discovered he had swallowed an entire sock. Owner Maxine Holliday noticed her Labrador puppy was unwell when he started vomiting and couldnā€™t keep food or water down. Rocky was admitted for tests, with x-rays revealing a foreign object causing...
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Oldest staffie needs new forever home to rest her paws

The oldest Staffordshire Bull Terrier to ever be looked after at Dogs Trust Loughborough is hoping that a new forever home is just around the corner. Since opening in the summer of 2012, the team at the Wymeswold rehoming centre have found forever homes for more than 150 Staffordshire Bull...
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Company of Animals team help Romanian dog rescue project

A team of volunteers from Company of Animals recently travelled to Romania to work with a local charity helping to make a difference to the plight of abandoned dogs. The charity, A Better Life Dog Rescue is on a mission to save as many dogā€™s lives as they can in...
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nutravet celebrates five years calming anxious pets

Natural animal health company Nutravet celebrates five years naturally calming anxious pets fast. Their high quality, fast acting calming supplement, Nutracalm was launched in 2014 to help reduce stress for pets, as well as reduce unwanted or unruly behaviour. Nutracalm was developed to fill a gap in the market for a...
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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...