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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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Four in ten say this winter will be even tougher than...

A poll carried out for Dogs Trust by YouGov shows that four in ten (40%) of the UK’s dog owners fear it will be even harder to give their dogs all they need this coming winter than it was last year. Following a record number of enquiries* from owners about...
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Nutravet help pet parents prepare for back-to-school separation anxiety

Summer can be a fun time to spend with your four-legged family member, enjoying time outdoors and the warmer weather. However, after enjoying some extended family time, some dogs can develop separation anxiety when the children of the family return to school. Changes in routine can impact your pet and lead...
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Singer-song writer ‘suppawts’ Dogs Trust Evesham on tour

A singer-song writer who was Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of 2021 is putting his musical talents to good use by raising money for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.  Frazer Lepford has been singing and playing the guitar since the age of 18, and his love of dogs dates...
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Butternut Box Campaign aims to put the “Food Back into Dog...

Millions of dog owners have no idea what is in their pet's food, according to new research commissioned by fresh dog food brand Butternut Box. A poll of 2,000 dog owners found that almost half (48%) could only name up to three ingredients when quizzed on what they feed their dog. Price...
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‘Pet parents’ are on the rise – but who gets the...

Over four million dogs were welcomed into families in just the last three years*, with many couples cementing their family unit with a four-legged companion. Whilst pets bring so much joy to our lives, what if you decide it is best to part ways – who gets the dog then? PDSA...
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RSPCA and fire crews rescue cat from chimney place

A kitten who became trapped inside a chimney at a house in Bradford was reunited with her owners after a rescue by the RSPCA and a specialist fire crew. The animal charity was called out after four-month old Murphy was spotted on the 25-foot-high roof of the property at Giles...
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International Dog Day: Vets reveal the dog names they see most...

With 48 Pet Hospitals across the UK, vet teams at the nation’s leading vet charity, PDSA, see thousands of dogs each week. It’s no surprise there’s a handful of names they hear more often than others. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “From Disney-inspired names, to royal monikers, it’s safe...
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Burns launches new Sensitive Turkey and Potato this August

Burns Pet Nutrition has introduced a new recipe to its sensitive range. Launching in August, Sensitive Turkey and Potato comes packed with natural and gentle goodness. Burns, the leading healthy pet food company, continue to champion a simple and wholesome diet for all dogs.  Their latest nutrient-packed recipe contains a...
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Pet owners warned to be extra vigilant this August bank holiday

Co-op Insurance is advising pet owners to be extra vigilant with their pets when barbequing this Bank Holiday weekend, as claims data shows the average cost for a visit to the vet for food poisoning is over £552*, with the increased risk of them consuming or being fed food...
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Mature moggy dumped like rubbish seeks loving home

A small black cat is lucky to be alive after she was abandoned at a council tip in the Derby area. Now named Sweetpea, she is being cared for at Cats Protection’s Derby Adoption Centre, whose work is kindly supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Sweetpea was found by a...
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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...