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Is it safe to take your dog for a walk during...

As weather warnings are issued up and down the UK for the arrival of Storm Eowyn, dog owners up and down the country will be asking themselves ‘Is it safe to take my dog for a walk?’ and “How do I keep my dog calm during the storms?”. With this...
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Mr Bug wins a prestigious Innovate Award

For all its light-hearted messaging and whimsical brand identity, the fact remains that Mr Bug is operating in a cutting-edge farming environment offering significant sustainable upsides.  The irrefutable evidence is that farming insect protein offers the planet an altogether lighter touch on the environment (using less land, feed and water)...
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Dogs Trust highlights horrors of the Puppy Smuggling trade to visiting...

A group of MPs met victims of Puppy Smuggling at a Dogs Trust facility last week, as they discussed how to tackle the illegal trade. Sir Robert Goodwill MP, Barry Gardiner MP, Rosie Duffield MP, Ian Byrne MP, and Dr Neil Hudson MP visited as members of the Environment, Food...
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Birthday boy Jax’s wish for a new home

A former stray dog now in the care of Dogs Trust enjoyed a day to remember on his ‘official birthday’ with a trip to the seaside with his favourite canine carer, Fionnuala McArdle.  Lurcher Jax arrived at Dogs Trust Glasgow nearly two years ago in June 2021 with little known...
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Hampshire pet retailer welcomes law to  microchip pet cats

Hundreds of pet owners across the region could be at risk of being hit with a £500 fine if they fall foul of a new microchipping law coming into play in 2024.   New legislation has been outlined by the government, as part of its wider action plan for animal welfare,...
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Top tips to help your itchy pet this summer

As the weather gets warmer many pet owners will be spending more time outdoors with their four-legged friends. This could be in their garden or on country walks and with pollen counts rising and pets running on the grass and rummaging around flower beds, they are more susceptible to situations...
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How to slow the development of pet dementia

Dementia is a condition that can affect many of us in older age, but did you know that something very similar can also affect our beloved four-legged family members? As with humans, ‘dementia’ in pets, or cognitive dysfunction as it’s called, can affect our faithful friends when they reach their...
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Beware of the BBQ, hidden pet hazards 

Emergency vets issue barbecue hazard warning to pet owners during National BBQ Week. With the summer fast approaching and the hot weather making a welcome return, many households across the country will be firing up the barbecue to enjoy some al fresco dining.  But barbecues can pose many hazards for our...
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Sad story of Hugo the Frenchie shows the true cost of...

While other dogs his age were bounding around using up their puppy energy, Hugo the French bulldog was already suffering from a number of medical ailments by his first birthday which were restricting his ability to breathe and walk. His quality of life was poor, even though he was a...
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Campaign to protect dogs lives against rabies commences in Cambodia

The biggest charity rabies vaccination drive in Cambodia started in Phnom Penh this week through Mission Rabies, a project of Worldwide Veterinary Service which recently merged with Dogs Trust, and has immunised over 35,000 dogs in the first five days. With the fear of rabies resulting in an estimated 100 million*...
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Animal Friends Pet Insurance announces new eight-part podcast series

Pet insurance provider, Animal Friends has launched a brand new weekly podcast for pet lovers and wildlife advocates - ‘A Walk in the Park…With Animal Friends’. The podcast, which is hosted by Patricia Gardiner, Chief Marketing Officer at Animal Friends (accompanied by her faithful furry best friend, Skye, the German Shorthaired Pointer)...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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Dogs Trust asks dog lovers to head outdoors to help homeless...

As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.    Dogs Trust is launching its ‘99k for Canines’ challenge, encouraging dog-lovers...