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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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Puppies seized at Port Larne find loving new homes

Three puppies that were seized at the Port of Larne by authorities after an attempt was made to illegally smuggle them into mainland Britain have found loving new homes thanks to Dogs Trust Ballymena. The trio were cared for at the centre after a number of litters were seized at the port, with puppies being taken into the care of local dog rescues across...
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Pets Love Scruffs launch new Kensington Cat Bed

Pets Love Scruffs introduce the new Kensington Cat Bed as part of their luxury pet bedding range. The Scruffs® Kensington cat bed provides the ultimate support for your four-legged friend. Featuring a stylish eco-suede outer fabric, with a deep-filled 100% polyester centre to ensure your pet remains as comfortable as...
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Lost cat finds his way back home after more than 10...

For cats that get lost or go missing, being reunited with their owner is indeed possible, with the chances made infinitely stronger if the cat has an up to date microchip. For four-year-old Raven, who originally went missing back at the start of 2020, the fact that his owner had...
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Agria Pet Insurance named the Most Trusted Pet Insurance Provider in...

Fairer Finance has named Agria Pet Insurance the ‘Most Trusted Pet Insurance Provider’ in their Spring 2021 ratings. The specialist pet insurer came top in the sector following an independent consumer survey by Fairer Finance, where customer experience ratings determine providers’ positions in the rank. As well as the customer experience...
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Battersea finds new hope for pandemic puppies

Battersea are urging dog owners needing to give up their pets to consider bringing them into rescue. The charity, which has centres in London, Kent, and Berkshire, is keen to support owners who may now be struggling with dogs or puppies brought during the pandemic. Many owners saw lockdown as...
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Dementia in Pets

PDSA vets share how to recognise the signs this Dementia Action Week (17 – 23 May) and what you can do to help. We know that dementia significantly affects the lives of many, and the outcomes can have a huge impact on individuals’ day-to-day lives. But unfortunately, most of us...
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The UK’s most dog-friendly places to eat according to TripAdvisor REVEALED

With thousands more restaurants, pubs and cafes re-opening their doors to the public this week with the return of indoor hospitality in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland set to follow next week, diners can start to enjoy a meal or drink out whatever the weather. For dog owners, it...
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Charity helps retired Ministry of Defence dog as owners struggle during...

A new charity set up to support ex-working dogs in their retirement helps a former military dog receive vital hydrotherapy as his owners struggled due to Covid.   Rescue dog Kaiser was 10-months-old when he was found straying in Plymouth, Devon, having been turfed out of his home by his owner...
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Earth Animal vegetarian peanut butter No-Hide® chews launched in UK

Dogs are going ‘nuts’ for the new Peanut Butter chews in Earth Animal’s popular No-Hide® range, which have just launched in the UK. Peanut Butter No-Hide® Chews are a low-fat, low-calorie, vegetarian option for our four-legged friends. The sweet flavour delivers a delicious, long-lasting chewable bliss to dogs of all...
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Cat left behind after owner died found loving new home by...

A cat who was found straying after his owner passed away has been found a loving new home by national pet charity Blue Cross. The two year old ginger cat was found curled up on a doorstep in Fulham and was unable to stand on one of his paws. His finder,...
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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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Blossom the dog saved by PDSA after dog attack left her...

A loveable Maltese cross dog named Blossom was saved by PDSA vets after suffering extensive wounds to her neck and chest from another dog, while out on a walk. The seven-year-old dog, whose favourite pastime is shredding her owner’s post, was being walked by a friend when out of nowhere...