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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 10 dog-friendly stores in the UK

As any dog owner will know, our cute canines are members of the family. So, there’s nothing worse than having to leave them outside while you pop in to do a spot of shopping. Looking at those sad eyes is enough to call off the entire shopping trip altogether. After...
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RSPCA rescue dog who ‘flew the flag for Staffies’ retires after...

An unwanted dog who was rescued by the RSPCA before becoming one of the UK’s first ever Staffordshire bull terrier police sniffer dogs has hung up her badge after a ‘Stellar’ eight-year career. ‘Stella the Staffie’ was taken in by RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre, in Somerset, in 2013 when...
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Pioneering Scottish vet wins global award for work improving French Bulldog...

Dr Laura Hamilton, clinical director and Breed Health Coordinator of the French Bulldog Club, has been honoured as a recipient of the 2022 International Canine Health Awards in the Breed Health Co-ordinator category. Dr Hamilton, who is also a full-time veterinary surgeon from Tranent, East Lothian, joined the French Bulldog...
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Eight-week-old puppy callously dumped in bin like she was a ‘piece...

An eight-week-old puppy is being cared for by the RSPCA after she was dumped in a bin due to a leg deformity that left her struggling to walk. Cocker spaniel Winnie was found by a kind passerby having been abandoned in a bin near Riverside Leisure Centre, off Westgate Street,...
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Five cleaning tips every dog owner should know during the rainy...

Research by dog-friendly holiday letting specialists, Canine Cottages reveals the dirty truth about our dogs’ everyday items including their leads, toys, and bowls To determine just how filthy our pooches’ essentials are, eight different dog items were swabbed. Then, the relative light units (which indicate how much bacteria are living...
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RSPCA seeks to trace owners of cats dumped on canal towpath...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two cats were found abandoned by a canal in Derbyshire. The felines were found in separate pet carriers placed on the towpath of the Trent and Mersey Canal near to Chellaston last Friday (September 9). The ages of the female cats, who are called...
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New dates announced for this year’s Guinea Pig Awareness Week...

The organisers and partners of the second annual Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW) have announced that as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, this year’s GPAW will now take place from Monday 26 September - Friday 30 September, a week later than originally planned. Following the...
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The worst dog breeds to share a bed with, revealed

A new survey has revealed the pooches most likely to take over their owners’ beds. In honour of the household's favourite pet, Bensons for Beds’ latest survey reveals the top ten dog breeds that take up the most space when they try and ditch their own doggie beds. Top Ten Dog...
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A purr-fect reunion: Cat missing since 2016 is reunited with couple...

A pensioner couple were amazed when they were reunited with their pet cat six years after she went missing - thanks to the RSPCA and the power of a microchip. Pauline and Trevor Robinson gave up hope of ever seeing Georgie again after she darted out of a window at...
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RSPCA appeals for ‘calm and soothing’ audiobooks to play to dogs

The RSPCA is appealing to the public to donate audiobooks to play in the kennels and soothe the dogs. RSPCA Solent Branch - which operates Stubbington Ark Animal Centre in Hampshire - has appealed to local people to drop off any audiobooks on CD that they’re no longer using. Charlotte...
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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...