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Ban for man who was caught using ‘harsh discipline’ on his...
A man from Greater London who admitted using harsh disciplinary and training methods on his dog has been banned from keeping canines for seven years after a prosecution by the RSPCA.
Daniel Kirwan of Rosslyn Crescent, Harrow, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and appeared...
Feline lucky? Win a special stocking for your kitty
Companion Life has teamed up with Cattitude Box to make Christmas extra special for one lucky kitty.
The team at Cattitude Box are giving you the chance to win this beautiful Cat Stocking from their Christmas Special Cat Subscription Box.
If your cat has been a good kitty (we won’t tell...
Tails.com launches cookbook of dog treats with Annabel Karmel
Sean McCormack, Head Vet for tailored dog food brand tails.com, has partnered with Annabel Karmel, to publish The Happy Dog Cookbook.
New research amongst UK dog owners has revealed the rising popularity of celebrations and home baking for four-legged friends, with 80% of owners celebrating their dog’s birthday with a...
‘Pawsome work’ as puppies graduate across the UK
Natures Menu and Puppy School are celebrating as groups of puppies across the UK successfully graduate from puppy training.
Puppy School has a network of training classes across the UK for puppies and pet parents, offering help, support and advice on how to train your puppy.
Groups of over five puppies,...
Owning a pet helps you stay young at heart
A nationwide survey has revealed that owning a pet could be the answer to staying young at heart.
Nearly half (42%) of people aged 65 and over agreed that owning a cat or dog is important for their mental and physical health.
One of the best ways to avoid loneliness...
Ten facts you didn’t know about Iguanas
To help celebrate National Reptile Awareness Day, ExoticDirect some impressive info about Iguanas.
National Reptile Awareness Day falls on Monday 21 October and Exotic Direct Pet insurance shares 10 facts you may not know about Iguanas.
1 There are around 35 species of iguana
And they’re all a bit different – although...
Why do pets eat the strangest things?
From socks to slippers and necklaces to socks, our pets can – and sometimes do – eat the strangest of things.
But what makes them think gravel will make for a scrumptious snack, or toys a tasty treat? In their latest Pet Care Column, PDSA offer some insight.
PDSA Vet Nurse...
Remember Remember, your pets this November, says Ceva Animal Health
With crowded gatherings, scary masks and loud banging noises, it’s no wonder October to December has been revealed as the most stressful time of year for cats and dogs.
Ceva Animal Health has released a list of the top five most distressing occasions for pets and Bonfire Night has been...
Animal OBE for outstanding Dorset Search and Rescue Dog
A Search and Rescue Dog from Dorset, who completed hundreds of searches during his exemplary ten-year career has been honoured by PDSA.
Border Collie Charlie, who worked with his volunteer handler Matt Cooke, posthumously received the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE – for his outstanding...
More cats rescued than any other animal, RSPCA reveals
The RSPCA rescued more cats than any other animal last year, collecting more than 22,000 as a result of calls to its national cruelty line.
As the charity enters Cat Week, as part of its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals RSPCA inspectors rescued the equivalent of more than 60...
Cats Protection says microchipping cats should be legal requirement
Cats Protection has welcomed a government call for evidence into introducing compulsory microchipping of pet cats.
The UK’s leading feline charity says microchipping should become a legal requirement for owned cats, as it already is for dogs. Currently, eight out of 10 stray cats taken in by the charity’s Adoption...
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Charity helps save life of ‘hero’ retired police dog
A charity helped save the life of a heroic retired police dog when she fell seriously ill and needer emergency life-saving surgery.
Belgian Malinois RPD Fiji, 12, joined Surrey Police as a puppy and spent six years working with the Surrey and Sussex Joint Dog Unit as a general purpose...
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