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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.  The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...
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Top tips to help care for your senior pet

As our pets age they may need extra support for their health and wellbeing. Like us, as dogs get older, they can develop and endure health issues, such as joint stiffness or decreased cognitive function. As we spend more time indoors with our four-legged friends, looking out for changes in...
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Blue Cross and Scottish SPCA to partner on new initiatives

Two of the UK’s leading animal welfare charities have today announced plans to work in partnership to better support people and pets in urgent need. The Scottish SPCA and Blue Cross have launched a joint research study with the University of Edinburgh to identify ways to reach people living with...
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Legislation to crack down on puppy farms finally made law in...

The Kennel Club has welcomed new legislation in Scotland which aims to crack down on cruel puppy farming has this week been signed by the Minister and made law. Knows as ‘Lucy’s Law’, it will mean that puppies and kittens can no longer be sold in Scotland by a third-party...
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Canine heroes stop owners from feeling ruff during pandemic

Research from dog supplement brand, YuMOVE revealed that over half of dog owner wouldn’t have smiled in 2020 without their beloved pet. The study also revealed that over half of dog owners stated 2020 would have been lonely without their furry friends and 61% of owners admitted they wouldn’t have...
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‘Animal OBE’ for extraordinary virtual dog therapy

‘Max the Miracle Dog’ awarded PDSA Order of Merit for outstanding contribution to society. An English Springer Spaniel from the Lake District, who has provided support and comfort to thousands of people worldwide as a virtual therapy dog, is being honoured by veterinary charity PDSA for his unwavering service to...
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RSPCA warns owners not to rehome pets ‘free to good home’...

The RSPCA is urging families who are struggling to care for their pets not to rehome online but to seek help from reputable charities and rescue centres. The warning comes as charities brace for more and more families to relinquish their pets as they struggle to cope in the wake...
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Hill’s ensure lockdowns don’t mean health breakdowns for our nation’s pets

Hill’s Pet Nutrition has today launched a new national campaign to tackle the rise in obesity. The campaign places a greater emphasis on helping pet parents take control of their animal’s nutrition and address the poor feeding habits amongst many owners, heightened by the pandemic. As the UK navigates a third...
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Kittens recovering well in RSPCA care after eye operations

Two kitten brothers who were rescued by the RSPCA just before Christmas are recovering well after undergoing surgery to their eyes. Four-month-old ginger kittens Gabriel and Arthur were rescued from a builders’ yard in Peterlee, County Durham, in December last year (2020). They were most likely born to a feral mother,...
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Rescue dogs sniff our new career with prison service

Dogs Trust Manchester is celebrating after two of their rescue dogs qualified as sniffer dogs with the Scottish Prison Service. Five-year old Labrador Cooper was found as a stray and four-year old Springer Spaniel, Lenny was handed over to Dogs Trust after a change in family circumstances. But not the...
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Ten years at Number 10 for Britain’s most famous rescue cat

From charming world leaders, to distracting the press, Chief Mouser Larry has done it all during his time at 10 Downing Street. But, before he began prowling the corridors of political power, Larry was a humble stray who came to Battersea in need of help and a home. Today marks exactly...
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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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Paleo Ridge unveils new puppy range: The ultimate start for growing...

Paleo Ridge, the award-winning provider of high-quality raw dog food, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new Paleo Puppy range. Designed to give puppies the best possible start in life, this exciting addition to the popular Paleo Plus range offers optimal nutrition with carefully selected, premium ingredients. Paleo Puppy...