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Agria Pet Insurance teams up with Cheshire dog charity for ‘Rescue...

As part of its ‘Rescue a Rescue’ campaign, Agria has partnered with 11 animal charities and rescue centres across the UK to raise awareness of animals in need of forever homes. One lucky Runcorn-based charity, Cheshire Sighthound Rescue, has been chosen by Agria to receive a £1000 donation and its support...
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Support your local animal charity with the Betty White challenge

Donate to your local animal charity or home to honour US animal campaigner and Actress, Betty White. With the sad passing of US actress and animal welfare campaigner, Betty White on New Year’s Eve, aged 99, the fans of this great lady have started #BettyWhiteChallenge and are asking people to...
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Rabbits looking for new home after being rescued from home which...

The RSPCA is hoping to find a loving forever home for two rabbits who were rescued after they were fed takeaways and meat by their previous owner. Sadly, the bonded buns, Patch and Smudge, have been overlooked since coming into the charity’s care in April 2020 meaning they have spent...
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Lily’s Kitchen launches new plant-based recipes for dogs

Lily’s Kitchen has launched a NEW range of healthy, plant-based recipes for dogs into independents, wholesalers and on the Lily’s Kitchen website.  In recent years we’ve all become a bit more eco-conscious with many cutting down their meat, fish and dairy to lower their carbon footprint. So why not get...
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Can you tell your Shih Tzu from your Cocker Spaniel?

Dogs have evolved significantly over time due to domestication and selective breeding with around 340 different breeds currently in the world. While dogs are one of our favourite animals to swoon over on the internet, the emojis to describe them unfortunately still have a way to go. So, what other emojis can...
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Icy warnings for pet owners this winter

As temperatures drop, experts at the Linnaeus’ Group warns pet owners about some of the unique dangers that winter brings. One of the most overlooked is antifreeze, which can be to fatal dogs and cats, even after only a small amount has been licked. It smells and tastes sweet,...
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Nutritional needs: How nutrition can help pet ailments

Are we fuelling our pets with the correct diet? Nutrition is incredibly important for your pets with a growing focus of our pets' diet and what they eat. As pets are honorary members of the family, it is important to provide them with quality meals that are both filling and nutritious....
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Vet charity PDSA urges owners to #WeighUp pets’ health to tackle...

Vet charity PDSA is urging pet owners to #WeighUp for their four-legged friends’ health and wellbeing this National Obesity Awareness Week (10-16 January 2022), following research revealing a whopping number of our furry friends have piled on the pounds. The study of more than 4,500 pet owners by the UK’s...
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Arden Grange expands award-winning sensitive dry dog food range

With rising consumer demand for a choice in foods for dogs with sensitivities, Arden Grange, has updated its Sensitive Range with the launch of new ‘Superfood Blend’ recipes, as well as two new products. Ness Bird, Nutrition Advisor for Arden Grange comments: “The superfood blend of plant and fruit extracts...
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How to kickstart your pets’ year with a healthy diet

A third of pet owners say their dog eats better than themselves, but how much do Brits really check what’s in the food they’re serving their pets? Following Matt’s visit to the Natures Menu factory as part of Channel 4’s popular ‘Food Unwrapped’s Healthy New Year’, he joined Veterinary...
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Is your pet winter ready?

As we head into the depths of winter with the cold British weather and darker days, it is important pet owners take some extra steps to help ensure their pets stay happy, healthy and safe throughout the season. From preparing for long frosty walks to keeping small pets warm, Dr...
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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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RSPCA commended in two award categories for learning at work programme

The RSPCA has been ‘commended’ by Learning at Work Week 2024 after hosting sessions for staff and volunteers on coaching, wellbeing and inclusivity. The animal welfare charity came third in two categories: Inspiring a Lifelong Learning Culture Impact Award and the Supporting Business and Organisational Goals Impact Award. Learning at Work Week takes place...