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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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Controlled outdoor space is key to happiness in cats, says study

A new study by the University of Lincoln has revealed that controlled outdoor space is the key to happiness for our feline friends. For new cat owners, one of the biggest decisions to make is to whether to keep their pet indoors or allow it access to the outside world,...
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Natural Instinct launches bespoke Easter Feast

With Easter just around the corner and chocolate a plenty, pet owners can also spoil their furry friends with a limited-edition Easter Feast from Natural Instinct. Easter is a day traditionally filled with chocolate which makes it miserable for our pets who cannot indulge in any chocolate offering. Although chocolate may...
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Prospective owners warned of risks of pandemic pet purchases

Leading animal welfare charity, Battersea is warning anyone considering getting a new pet of the potential risks of buying dogs or cats online. The warning comes after the charity recently took in a puppy sold under false pretences and a sickly kitten sold to an unsuspecting couple. Three-month old Role was...
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Dogs Trust Worldwide to support Soi Dog Foundation in Thailand

Dogs Trust Worldwide has confirmed it will continue to support Thailand-based Soi Dog Foundation this year. The charity will fund half of the costs of the Soi Dog Foundation campaign to neuter 80% of street dogs in Greater Bangkok, which represents what is thought to be the biggest programme of...
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Pawfect launches Nature’s Feast dog treats

Pawfect Foods launches freeze-dried multi-purpose dog treats, bringing a NEW ‘meaty’ dimension to their range. With a presence in 15 nation states it’s fair to say that Pawfect Foods isn’t hanging about when it comes to selling in its grain-free/all-natural/human-grade ingredient agenda. Whilst nutritionally-dense/meat-free dog treats have historically sat at the...
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New homes needed at the double for devoted doggie duos

Dogs Trust Merseyside is seeking new homes for two pairs of inseparable canine companions. Five-year-old brother and sister, Jack and Ruby, have lived together all their lives, and golden oldies eleven-year-old Tyler, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Cross, and Bella, a ten-year-old Jack Russell (pictured above), have also lived together for...
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Winner of the UK’s best pet competition revealed

Pet business insurance provider Protectivity reveals the winner of ‘The UK’s Best Pet’ competition, with the prize of pet store vouchers and pet charity donation. Over the past month, Protectivity has been asking pet owners across the UK to write a ‘love letter’ to their pets, letting them know how...
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RSPCA Scarborough appeals for funds to help elderly dog left out...

The RSPCA Scarborough branch is appealing for funds to help with the care of an elderly dog who was rescued from the cold. A 15-year-old crossbreed dog who was found in an exposed porch in the cold and lying on a wet blanket, was rescued by the RSPCA from Hull...
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What to consider before getting a puppy

The experts at Tractive have worked closely with its resident Dog Trainer, Marina Sellinger to share the top 5 things you should ask yourself before getting a puppy. Despite the overwhelming excitement of knowing you may finally be able to have a puppy of your own, there are still numerous...
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Help your cat adjust when you go back to work after...

The RSPCA is urging cat owners to prepare their pets for their return to work and the likely change to their lockdown routine. For many of us, life has changed significantly during the Covid-19 lockdown – and it’s changed for our pets. When the restrictions are lifted, we will have...
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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...