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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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Sustainable insect-based pet food launches in UK

Launching exclusively in the UK today, Aardvark is skipping the small talk and cutting straight to the point that needs to be addressed, making pet ownership more planet-friendly. The sustainable brand introduces its first range of kibbles produced using only sustainable protein ingredients and packaged using fully recyclable, sustainable and...
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Return to normality strikes worry in dog owners

With the roadmap out of lockdown preparing people for a return to normality, recent research indicates that 83% of pet owners are anxious about the return to work and leaving their dog at home alone. Yet preparations have begun, with 95% of dog owners having already started thinking about how...
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Top tips on how to safely travel in the UK with...

In light of another key date on the lockdown roadmap, we can now stay overnight in self-contained accommodation. Coinciding with National Pet month, Natusan has teamed up with TV Personality and Resident Vet Dr Scott Miller to share top tips on how to safely travel in the UK with your...
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Guinea pigs abandoned in cardboard box with note

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two guinea pigs were abandoned in a cardboard box in Enfield. A member of the public spotted the box outside a block of flats in Park Road, Enfield on Thursday 15 April at around 8pm. The box had the words ‘white: Theodore, brown: Alvin’...
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Posthumous honour for French Navy Commando dog

A French Navy Commando dog has received the highest honour available for animals – the PDSA Dickin Medal – for his life saving actions while on duty. The vet charity posthumously awarded Belgian Malinois Leuk with the prestigious award, also known as the animals’ Victoria Cross, for his unstinting bravery...
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Dogs Trust Salisbury seek doggy foster ‘pawrents’

Dogs Trust Salisbury is calling on dog lovers to consider opening their hearts and their homes to a foster dog. The appeal comes at a crucial time for dog welfare, as the charity predicts that more people will be left with no other choice but to hand their dog into...
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The purrfect pet-friendly staycations across the country

As domestic travel and overnight stays in self-contained accommodation now allowed, Natusan has put together a list of the best pet-friendly staycation recommendations Let’s face it, the past year has been tough, and everyone is in need of a well-deserved break. And, although there might not be high hopes of...
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Agria – the UK’s first carbon neutral pet insurer!

Agria Pet Insurance has become the UK’s first carbon neutral pet insurer, the company has announced today. Having worked towards the goal for the past three years, the specialist pet insurer has now achieved official carbon neutral status, certified by environmental consultancy firm, Eco Offset Ltd. Significant and widespread reductions in...
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Long-term leggy lodger looking for home after 100 days in kennels

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting AJ the Greyhound who has been waiting for a new home since January. The two-year leggy lovely has seen more than 50 of his furry friends trot off to their new homes since he arrived but he is yet...
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IAMS donates more than 5 million meals to homeless pets

In the fight against hunger, I AM HOME was created by IAMS to help make a difference in pet rescue. The goal of the I AM HOME programme was to help nourish homeless pets’ hungry tummies in times of need, as well as supporting the incredible rescue staff and volunteers. Established...
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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...