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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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Canine Cottages launches search for 10 ‘Canine Critics’ to review dog-friendly...

Canine Cottages has opened applications for the third annual Canine Critics competition. Successful applicants of the competition will be offered coveted positions as ‘Canine Critics’; four-legged ambassadors of the brand who will act as the paws on the ground and be responsible for reviewing cottage holidays, posting on Canine Cottages’...
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Pawfect Foods introduces Cheescuits to the UK pet market

Pawfect Foods launch their Cheesecuits dog biscuit range in the UK, made with 60% authentic Chhurpi Cheese and 0% filler grains. Today’s health conscious pet patents are more savvy these days when it comes to deciding how best to reward their eager-to-please dogs. A growing enthusiasm for ‘snackification’ amongst humans is...
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Dogs Trust Essex appeals for a new home for their longest...

Dogs Trust Essex is launching an appeal to help find one of their longest residents a new home. Four-year old Lurcher, Greg has spent 700 days in kennels, waiting for his forever home, despite being a loving and affectionate boy. The Basildon based rehoming centre will be appealing to the local...
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Liverpool charity vet team take on world’s biggest virtual dog walk

A team of charity staff from Liverpool’s Huyton PDSA Pet Hospital are taking on the World Big Dog Walk to raise vital funds for pets in need. The team – including PDSA vets, vet nurses, veterinary care assistants and receptionists – are aiming to walk 874 miles in September, equivalent...
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Number of pets tested for immunity to rabies sky rockets as...

Record numbers of owners are having their pets blood tested for immunity to rabies so they can travel to the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Biobest, the UK’s biggest tester of rabies antibody at their laboratories at The Edinburgh Technopole, near Penicuik in Scotland, has handled a...
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Dogs Trust Dog School Essex supports owners of lockdown puppies

With the demand for puppies soaring during the coronavirus pandemic and many people bringing a new four-legged friend into their homes during or just before lockdown, Dogs Trust Dog School is offering some top tips for new puppy owners to help their young dogs adjust to new experiences. Despite Dogs...
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nutravet share their tips for pet owners during autumn

This week marks the offical start to autumn and with summer behind us and the dark nights starting to creep in, autumn brings with it many challenges for pets and their owners. As well as cooler weather, autumn also sees the start of the fireworks season and Halloween, which can...
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LondonCats Live shows are back!

After many months of being on pause, the beloved LondonCats live shows are finally back and it’s like mew-sic to our ears. LondonCats Worldwide are proud to announce that they will be hosting a live show in Maidstone Market Hall on Saturday 17 October and Sunday 18 October 2020. For the...
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Rescue dog awarded Blue Peter badge for work to help fearful...

A rescued Staffie has been awarded a Blue Peter badge for his work helping children overcome their fears of dogs - after conquering his own fear. Six-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Bonzai was rescued by RSPCA officers in January 2018 when his owners were unable to look after him. He was...
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New Applaws Taste Toppers: On a tail-wagging mission to ‘Add More...

Applaws Natural Pet Food is thrilled to announce the global product launch of Applaws Taste Toppers. The 100% natural complimentary pet food is designed to simply be served on top of dry dog food and make mealtimes more interesting for dogs and their owners. Ask any dog owners and they’ll tell...
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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...