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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...
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Edgard and Cooper release limited edition packs for the festive season

Premium ethical pet food brand, Edgard and Cooper are releasing limited edition Christmas packs for dogs and cats this festive season. Whether you are looking for something to pop under the tree, or a delicious meal to get your pet into the Christmas spirit Edgard and Cooper have you covered. The festive packs...
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How to help your horse prepare for Bonfire Night

Many horse owners will be familiar with the feeling of dread during evenings of loud bangs and bright lights, not knowing what situation awaits at the yard in the morning. With the autumn months well underway and fireworks season around the corner, it’s quite natural to be feeling apprehensive. Whilst it...
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Win £300 worth of top-of-the-range Ruffwear products by submitting the muddiest...

Ruffwear is celebrating the affection our furry friends have for mud and all the joys it brings, by launching a competition to discover Britain's Muddiest Dog. Enter the competition now for the opportunity to win £300 worth of Ruffwear's premium outdoor dog gear, which includes the ever-popular Front Range™ Harness....
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Appeal after abandoned cat with broken leg found with four kittens...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a badly-injured cat was abandoned with her kittens in a layby in Humberside. The felines were spotted by member of the public Shane Maddison, and were huddled together in undergrowth in the layby on the A1079 Hull Road, Dunswell, on the outskirts of...
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New study reveals 9 in 10 remote workers say pets improve...

Data reveals pets have a significantly positive impact on remote and hybrid workers' mental and physical health, with roughly 91% saying that caring for pets has improved their remote working experience. New survey results show the benefits pets offer for home-workers are irreplaceable: two-thirds (65%) of respondents say they wouldn’t...
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Expert reveals how having a cat flap could leave your home...

Many may be familiar with the term 'cat burglar' - a thief who gains entry to homes undetected. Unlike regular burglars, cat burglars are stealthy and sneaky and don't break windows or doors to get access to your most prized possessions. One way that burglars can gain access undetected is via...
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Life-saving reason every dog owner should consider spaying their pet

A pet owner who almost lost her dog to a 'hidden killer' is backing vets’ calls to get dogs spayed to save others from the deadly danger. Nine-year-old Jack Russell-Chihuahua Lola needed lifesaving surgery at Lawrence Veterinary Centre in Nottingham, part of My Family Vets, after developing a pyometra, a...
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PDSA issues advice on diabetes in pets, after saving beloved family...

Ahead of Diabetes Awareness Month in November, PDSA is issuing advice to owners on how to recognise and manage this disease in pets. The vet charity for pets in need is offering guidance after saving seven-year-old Dachshund, Roma. Owner Sonny White (66), from Brighton, first noticed something was wrong with his...
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‘For The Love Of Farming’ is out TODAY!

Farmer Will aka Will Young's debut book, 'For the Love of Farming' is released today. This is Will’s guide to life in the fields – he reveals the real inner workings of his farm in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside. Will focuses on his prized possessions – his beautiful sheep and lambs....
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Five year animal ban for Rookhope couple who neglected their lice-ridden...

A couple from County Durham have been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after neglecting an underweight pony who was found in a bare, snow-covered field with mouldy hay and frozen water. Andrew Allen and Siobhan Barker were handed the sentence at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday (11 October)...
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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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Young cats abandoned zipped up in bag

The RSPCA is caring for two young cats and appealing for information after they were abandoned on the outskirts of Leeds. A woman was walking her dog in the woods off Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, on Tuesday afternoon (October 29) when she spotted a gym bag and thought it...