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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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Nominations open for major award that recognises outstanding young dog owners

The Young Kennel Club (YKC) is welcoming nominations once again for the next Young Person of the Year award. They are calling on the families of YKC members to put forward those that they believe are deserving in one of the five categories. With this year proving to be challenging...
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Nearly a third of owners would not take their pet to...

New research reveals that nearly a third of pet owners would refrain from taking their pet to the vet die to the potential cost of treatment. The survey of 2,004 pet owners was conducted by comparethemarket.com and reveals that only 25% of owners say their cat or dog has never...
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Three kittens found dumped like rubbish in a bin liner and...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after three kittens were found dumped like rubbish in a black bin liner was discarded in a Birmingham Park. A woman who lives opposite the park in Musgrave Road in Winson Green noticed the bin liner appeared to move when she walked past it,...
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Review – ‘Feline Spooky’ Halloween box from Gus & Bella

With Halloween not too far away, what better way to celebrate with the cats in our lives than to enjoy a spooky themed subscription box from Gus & Bella. The ‘Feline Spooky’ Halloween special box includes a total of 10 products for cats and their owners. Three treats for the...
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Being proactive with the health of your pet

For many, dogs are more than just pets - they're members of the family. We love them, care for them, and god forbid anything were to happen to them. Many don't realise, however, that through this love and offer of constant treats, their dog's health is brought into question. In fact,...
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Young tabby seeks shelter with strangers to give birth

A young stray cat was rescued by Mayhew after seeking shelter with a stranger to give birth safely. One-year old Peeky was due to give birth when she visited a stranger’s house multiple times over the course of a few days – scouting it out as a potential ‘maternity ward’. The...
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After waiting almost a year, former stray lands paws in forever...

After waiting exactly 340 days to find her special someone, one of Dogs Trust Ilfracombe’s longest-term residents has trotted off to her forever home. Three-year old Lurcher Amber arrived at the West Down based rehoming centre in October 2019 after originally being found wandering the streets and has been waiting...
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Research shows that pets get us through the toughest of times

According to a recent survey, over 90% of owners say that their pet has helped them through stressful or traumatic times. From grief to mental health issues, and recently, dealing with the consequences of the pandemic, pets are providing their owners with essential emotional support. The research was carried out by...
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Labrador’s 3kg ‘football-sized’ lump is successfully removed

A nine-year old Labrador retriever was rushed to White Cross Vets, Eccleshill, for the removal of a huge lump from his side and hind leg. Weighing in at a whopping 3.3kg and having rapidly swollen to the size of a football, it wasn’t just any old lump – it was...
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RSPCA urges public not to forget rescue dogs after surge in...

The RSPCA is urging new dog owners to ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’ this Adoptober as new figures reveal the number of people looking for puppies online during lockdown soared by 650% and imports of dogs doubled. During lockdown, google searches for ‘Puppies near me’ increased by 650% with 15,000 searches in...
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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...