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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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How leaving pets home alone is driving separation anxiety amongst pet...

New research announced today reveals that over three quarters of Brits (76%) experience feelings of anxiety when faced with the prospect of leaving their dog alone. In fact, the anxiousness can be so severe for some that a fifth (17%) confess to making excuses not to go out and leave...
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RSPCA calls for change of approach to dog control after tragic...

The RSPCA has renewed calls for the UK Government to take urgent action to protect the public after a number of tragic incidents involving dogs. The charity - which runs the #EndBSL campaign and is a member of the Dog Control Coalition - believes a reported rise in dog bite...
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The UK’s first ever range of ready meals for dogs

HugMyDog is launching the UK’s first premium ready meals for dogs, this October 2022. Comprising a range of complete meals using prime cuts of British meat, chicken and fish with seasonal vegetables and sprinklings of nutritional vitamins and minerals. These frozen, microwaveable ready meals can be cooked straight from the...
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‘Not wanted’: RSPCA rescue guinea pigs dumped with heartbreaking note

Two guinea pigs were dumped in a shoebox during guinea pig awareness week - alongside a note which read ‘not wanted’. The heartbreaking discovery was made late at night on September 30 by members of the public near the Castleback area of Sheffield. They were taken in by the finders until...
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Oxfordshire based CocoPup now available at Just for Pets Stores

Family-Owned pet store chain Just for Pets which has a store at The Woolgate Centre in Witney, Oxfordshire continues its commitment to British brands stocking Faringdon based CocoPup in store. UK Pet Retailer of the Year, Just for Pets pledged to support smaller, British pet businesses late last year and...
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Kennel Club celebrates honour of hosting 2028 FCI Agility World Championships

The Kennel Club is delighted and honoured to be accepted by the FCI as hosts of the FCI Agility World Championships in 2028. The world renowned Championships, which have been taking place since 1996, were this year held in Austria and welcomed pedigree dogs and their handlers from 38 countries...
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Nutravet makes products available to purchase online

Nutravet have announced that customers are now able to purchase their vet recommended supplements online via their website. Following feedback from pet owners, Nutravet has recognised the challenges and barriers in place for some owners who are trying to buy certain products from their range. Therefore, to provide the best...
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Pooch & Mutt launch brand new Christmas advent calendar for your...

Does your pooch feel left out in the lead up to Christmas? Well, let us introduce you to the 2022 Pooch & Mutt dog advent calendar, now available. Earlier this year, Pooch & Mutt held a Kid's Design Competition to create their 2022 Advent Calendar. Eliza Cook, aged 15,...
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Advice on keeping your furry friend flea free

As the cooler weather rolls in, many of us may think flea season has passed us by. However, our heated homes mean they can thrive all year round, so regular preventive treatment is the only way to ensure furry family members are protected against these pesky parasites. PDSA Vet Nurse,...
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A round of appaws for The Bellflower, Britain’s most dog-friendly pub

The Bellflower in Garstang, Lancashire is Britain’s most dog-friendly pub. That’s according to Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, a sponsor of this year’s Great British Pub Awards. The Bellflower has worked hard to create an environment that is a home away from home for every...
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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 it’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 – 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, it’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...