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Puppy who fell out of third-storey window searches for loving new...

A puppy who fell out of a window and needed veterinary treatment is now back on all four paws and is looking for a new home. Nine-month-old Brian was taken in by the RSPCA’s Birmingham Animal Hospital for treatment in August 2024 when he was just four months old. Brian, a Belgian...
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RSPCA urge pet owners to make a plan for your pets...

Last Christmas wasn’t quite what we’d all hoped for. With much of the country locked down and families kept apart, this Christmas is sure to be bigger than ever. But with big Christmas plans afoot, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to plan ahead and think about their animals in...
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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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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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Vet expert warns that laser pens are ‘detrimental to your dog’s...

Laser pointers might seem like a fun and harmless way to entertain your dog during winter, but an expert from vet charity PDSA has taken to TikTok to share an urgent warning. Gemma Renwick, a vet nurse from PDSA, the vet charity for pets in need, has warned of the dangers of laser pens on...