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Scars show Scooter’s tough past – but he’s sweet, shy dog...

The scars across Scooter’s nose and face tell the story of his difficult past - but he’s a sweet and shy dog who is ready for a fresh start, and a new best friend. Lurcher cross Scooter arrived at the RSPCA’s Ashley Heath Animal Centre, in Dorset, last year, after being rescued by...
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Win a 5kg bag of True Instinct Raw Boost

We have teamed up with True Instinct to give 7 dog owners the chance to win a whopping prize! True Instinct, the leading expert in high-meat natural pet food, is giving away a whopping 5kg of its Raw Boost Free Range Chicken for adult dogs to seven lucky pet...
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Miracle moggy Scar recovers from horrific injury, thanks to Merseyside vets

A stray cat left roaming the streets with a horrific facial injury has found his forever home with the caring student veterinary nurse who helped to save his life.  Scar is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery at Rutland House Referrals in St Helens on a gruesome face and neck wound...
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PitPat offers customers free FirstVet video appointments as part of the...

FirstVet has announced it partnership with PitPat, the UK’s leading dog activity monitor which also offers pet-focused perks and rewards through its Life plan. From today, PitPat Life plan members will be able to book free video vet appointments via their mobile devices as part of the set of...
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Fur flies as cats hit the campaign trail in bid to...

Across the nation, paw-litical cats have begun prowling on the campaign trail, catching the public’s hearts and hunting for votes for Battersea’s Purr Minister competition. Over the last few weeks, politicians and peers from around the UK have put their feline friends forward, submitting photos and a ‘Manifursto’ explaining why they believe their pet should be voted...
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Besotted pet owners spend up to £584.7 million extra on energy...

With the temperatures dropping, many of us have the health, safety, and warmth of our pets at the forefront of our minds. But what lengths do you go to, to keep your beloved animals’ cost? New research from Confused.com reveals the average energy spend per household is £121 a year. Many...
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Cat abandoned in park after owner lost job during lockdown

Animal welfare charity, Battersea has urged struggling pet owners facing uncertain financial future to think rescue first. This comes after a Maine Coon cat was abandoned in a park with a note saying his owner had lost their job during lockdown and could no longer afford to care for him. The...
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Could you give this older age pooch the gift of a...

Dogs Trust Manchester is hoping that this National Grandparents Day will prove every dog really does have its day, by finding a forever home for one of its older residents. Chicota is a nine-year old Alaskan Malamute who had loved in the same loving home since being nine weeks old,...
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Compulsory microchipping won’t stop horse welfare catastrophe, fears RSPCA

As the microchipping of horses become compulsory this month, the RSPCA fears it will not be enough to prevent an impending horse welfare catastrophe. As the charity launches its month-long rehoming drive, Adoptober, it reveals that the number of horses in its care is already three times what it was...
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Kavee create free resources for guinea pig owners

Guinea pig supplies brand, Kavee has created free resources to equip guinea pig owners with the best knowledge. Kavee’s commitment to the welfare of pet guinea pigs is at the core of what they do and the brand has released a free 25-page care package. The printable care sheets are beautifully...
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Is your dog struggling with a quiet home?

Now that we're a few weeks into the school term after the longest summer holiday ever, it’s not only the human family members facing an upheaval. For dogs who are used to having the whole family at home, things have changed. Carolyn Menteith, Behaviourist and Trainer for Agria Pet Insurance,...
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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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Brits want dog-friendly workplaces – here’s how to make sure your...

With January marking the peak season for job hunting, new research from Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that more than a third (37%) of dog owners would refuse a job if it meant they couldn’t bring their pooch into the office.  The findings...