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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by theĀ RSPCAas part of...
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Earth Animal launches Venison No-HideĀ® Chews in UK

Dogs will be head over paws for the latest addition to Earth Animalā€™s best-selling No-HideĀ® range: Venison ā€” the perfect treat for furry loved ones this Valentineā€™s Day. The delicious new Venison No-HideĀ® Wholesome Chews are made from free range, grass-fed venison, which is naturally high in protein and B...
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RSPCA seeks person seen on CCTV dumping cats outside York rescue...

The RSPCA is investigating after two cats were found abandoned outside an animal centre. The charity is appealing for information after CCTV showed the cats - an adult female and her 10-week-old kitten - being dumped on the doorstep at RSPCA York Animal Home in Landing Lane, York, at 7.30pm...
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How to enjoy Valentineā€™s Day and keep your pet paws-itively safe

Pet owners are urged to be careful in their choice of Valentineā€™s Day Gifts and GoCompare Pet Insurance offers tips on how to pet-proof your romantic day. GoCompare is urging UK dog owners not to put their dogsā€™ health at risk during festive occasions because they do not realise that...
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Torfaen woman handed suspended prison sentence after pet dog found emaciated

A Torfaen woman has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, for causing unnecessary suffering to her dog Bobbie who was found in an emaciated condition. Laura Marie Webb of Herberts Road, Garndiffaith, Torfaen, pleaded guilty to one animal welfare offence when she appeared at Cwmbran...
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Matt Tebbutt: How to kickstart your petsā€™ year with a healthy...

Chef and TV presenter, Matt Tebbutt, discusses the importance of using high-quality ingredients in pet food following his visit to the Natures Menu factory A third* of pet owners say their dog eats better than themselves, but how much do Brits really check whatā€™s in the food theyā€™re serving their...
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Endangered monkeys in Trentham serenaded during mating season

Monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest were treated to a live performance from love song legend Marvin Gaye to help boost the monkey love this mating season. Trentham Monkey Forest is home to 140 free roaming Barbary macaques, a tail-less species of monkey that originate from Algeria and Morocco. As every new...
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Show your pet some extra love this Valentine’s Day

With the growing trend to treat our pets on Valentineā€™s Day, Pets at Home has revealed what it has on offer for our four-legged friends, including a number of special gifts and experiences. From a luxury spa treatment at The Groom Room ā€“ with Ā£1 from every treatment going to...
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Five-star end-of-life foster home wanted for ā€˜loving soulā€™ with cancer

A neglected dog who couldnā€™t see through thick green discharge caused by eye infections and whose claws had grown into his pads is looking for a special foster home after being diagnosed with cancer. Nine-year-old English bull terrier Reggie was taken in by the RSPCA Isle of Thanet branch, in...
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What every dog owner needs to know about the new mystery...

A mystery virus which affects dogs is apparently sweeping through the country, as reports of pets suffering with the illness continue to pour in. The virus, which was first reported in North Yorkshire, has been labelled as a case for concern by the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) due...
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RSPCA appeals for information after dog is ā€˜thrownā€™ from truck at...

A dog was ā€˜lucky to surviveā€™ after being ā€˜thrownā€™ from a vehicle travelling at 50mph in a rural Kent road. Members of the public rushed the one-year-old terrier cross - now called Freya - to local vets and contacted the RSPCA after seeing the shocking incident unfold. Inspector Kirsten Ormerod, who...
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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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24-hour school sports day with a difference in aid of dogs...

Whilst all eyes might be on Pudsey Bear this Children in Need, a staff member from Maidstone Grammar School will have another furry-friend in his mind on the big day (15 November) as he tackles a 24-hour sporting challenge for dogs in need.Ā  Rhys Williams, Student Services Manager at the...