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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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Appeal for information after collapsed puppy dumped in rucksack

A tiny puppy is receiving round-the-clock care after being abandoned in a rucksack in Berkshire woodland. The chocolate-coloured cockapoo was rushed into a local veterinary surgery on Thursday 10 February after witnesses saw him being dumped in a rucksack in Finchampstead Woods. The clinic admitted the tiny puppy, who arrived in...
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Two new funds launched to support vulnerable dogs and owners

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) has announced two new funds to support vulnerable dogs and owners in desperate situations. A dog is not just for Christmas and neither is the KCCT support, so the trust has opened a new fund for 2022 following on from its successful ‘Double the...
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Golden oldie dogs with combined dog age of 264 seek retirement...

An RSPCA rehoming centre in Hertfordshire is desperate to find loving retirement homes for two inseparable pairs of dogs who have a combined age of 264 in dog years! Jack Russell terriers Gemma, 16, and Zeb, 12, were rescued in November 2021 while 12-year-old Staffie cross, Molly, and her best...
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tails.com launches its first in-store dog nutrition range

tails.com, the pioneering pet nutrition service, has today launched its first in-store range, tails.com Nourish & Protect which is available in 108 of Sainsbury’s flagship supermarkets, as part of its Future Brands programme. Tailored by age, breed size and health need, tails.com Nourish & Protect has been designed by veterinary...
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Seasonal Depression and Colds in Pets: Myth or Reality?

We have never been more aware of cold or flu symptoms, and at this point in the year, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is also reported to affect around two million people in the UK. But are these exclusively human conditions, or do our pets suffer too? And what can we...
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Mum and puppies start new lives after being rescued from ‘unsanitary’...

A family of lurchers are starting their new lives in lovely new homes after being rescued by the RSPCA from ‘unsanitary’ conditions. Twelve-year-old lurcher Ceeva and her eight puppies were signed over to the RSPCA from County Durham in January. Inspector Krissy Raine, who responded to concerns for their welfare, said:...
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Why feeding your cat a species-specific raw diet is purr-fect for...

 As pet owners we constantly learn more and more about how to better fuel our own bodies to keep fit and healthy, so why should it be any different for our pets?  Our pets are important family members, but it's important we don’t humanise them in a way that...
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Vulnerable breeds finalists at Crufts 2022 announced

The names of the dogs which will compete in the final of the Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds Competition at Crufts 2022 have been announced. The competition is the only one of its kind in the UK, raising awareness of Britain and Ireland’s rare native dog breeds and...
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PDSA highlight why neutering is important for protecting pets

If you recently introduced a new pet to the family, you may be considering having them neutered to prevent unplanned pregnancies or unwanted behaviours. Neutering  offers many benefits for your pet and can improve their overall quality of life.   PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Neutering a pet is...
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How to keep your dog safe and happy during a storm

With Storm Dennis due to hit the UK this weekend, Dogs Trust is providing tips and advice to keep your four-legged friends happy and safe. Catherine Dobbie, Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust said: “Extreme weather and thunderstorms can be distressing for dogs. Signs to look out for include pacing around...
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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...