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Cat looking for forever home after cancer scare turns out to...

The RSPCA hopes to find a special home for a sweet and sensitive cat who has now been given the all-clear from cancer after a recent scare. Seven-year-old grey tabby cat Nala came into the care of the RSPCA Hants & Surrey Border Branch in January last year as her owners could no longer...
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More than 9 out of 10 pet owners will get a...

A survey conducted by pet-insurance Petplan on 5,427 pet owners revealed that 93% of them will be buying a Christmas present for their pet! As such, from December 1st, Petplan will be launching their very own Pet Advent Calendar. From cosy cat caves to paw-fect pet stockings, or even a...
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Burns Pet Nutrition launches a Christmas Bowls appeal

Burns Pet Nutrition launches its Christmas Bowls appeal this year in a bid to help feed pets in need throughout the holiday season. As part of the appeal, Burns will be partnering with three key pet charities to ensure vulnerable animals won’t go hungry over the festive period. Refuge4Pets, Dogs...
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Charity launches winter appeal for pet food as demand soars for...

The RSPCA has launched a winter appeal for donations of pet food in order to keep up with demand for the charity’s food bank project. The animal welfare charity has partnered with nearly 40 food banks across the North of England since it began in December last year (2020). From...
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Burgess expands Excel range with ‘Winter Warmers’

Burgess Pet Care, is delighted to announce the expansion of its Excel range for small animals, with several new products launched for the winter months, including the world’s first indoor feeding nuggets for guinea pigs. In addition to Excel Indoor Guinea Pig Nuggets, Burgess has also launched its largest feeding...
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Top tips to help you prepare your puppy for their first...

The RSPCA is offering advice to owners looking forward to their first Christmas with their new puppy to ensure both they and their pet enjoy the festive season. A boom in pet ownership during the pandemic means many families are experiencing their first Christmas with their puppies which means lots...
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Petlog urges 2.8 million cat owners to get ahead of new...

Petlog is urging cat owners to not leave microchipping of their pet to the last minute, ahead of the introduction of compulsory microchipping for cats announced by the Government. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) estimates that as many as 2.8 million cats in the UK are...
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Two cats hoping to find loving homes before Christmas after months...

The RSPCA is appealing to find homes for two special cats in their care who have spent months looking for their forever homes. Jixxy, a two-year-old grey and white cat came into the care of RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery in August this year. He was rescued by an inspector as his...
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Arden Grange 25th anniversary display competition winners announced

Arden Grange, the independent producer of naturally hypoallergenic dog and cat foods, has revealed the winners of its Retailer Display Competition, in celebration of the super-premium brand’s 25th birthday celebrations. Throughout September and October this year, retailers were asked to create a memorable Arden Grange themed display within their shop...
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Cat microchipping to be made mandatory

Lost or stray pet cats are more likely to be reunited with their owners and returned home safely under new pet microchipping rules announced by the Government.  Under the new plans, all keepers must ensure their pet is microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact...
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How you can make pet-friendly Christmas puddings at home

Christmas is a time for everyone to gather round and enjoy some festive food. If you have a dog, you might be wondering how to involve them in the celebrations. Christmas pudding is one of the hallmarks of a festive dinner, but it isn’t suitable for animals. With pet ownership...
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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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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...