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Ten-year-old dog trainer from Northumberland achieves gold with Golden Retriever

Ten-year-old Molly Foxall from Cramlington, and her devoted Golden Retriever, Nacho, have together achieved the highest award in dog training - The Kennel Club Gold Citizen Award, following three years of dedication and hard work.  The Good Citizen Dog Training scheme, which promotes responsible dog ownership by teaching owners to train...
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Dogs4Rescue celebrates coronation… of King Stuart, the 1st

Manchester, UK - Dogs4Rescue hosted a royal celebration fit for a king today as they crowned King Stuart, the 1st, as the new ruler of the rescue centre. The self-proclaimed king has been the top dog at Dogs4Rescue for the past three years and now with his coronation, it's pawficial! The...
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Neglected dog suffered extensive fur loss and bleeding skin after owners...

Pictures show the heartwarming transformation of a dog who suffered considerable hair loss after her owners failed to seek veterinary treatment for her painful skin condition. Ten-year-old Missy was left with sores and bleeding patches across her body but has since gone on to make a good recovery after she...
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RSPCA Young Photographer Awards opens for entries!

Budding young photographers are being encouraged to enter the RSPCA’s high-profile national young photography competition which is now celebrating its 33rd year.  The 2023 RSPCA Young Photographer Awards opens for entries today (Thursday 4 May) and runs until Tuesday 15 August. The judges are looking forward to another year of...
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Paws for a cause: Charity dog walk aims to raise thousands...

Back for its 4th year, the Agria Dog Walk UK is bigger and better than ever before. Announcing a brand-new, three-year partnership with English Heritage, the annual charitable event is calling for British pet parents and their canine companions to join thousands dogs and their families across Denmark, Finland,...
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Treat your dog like a King! RSPCA’s tips on treating pooches...

With the eyes of the world on King Charles III this weekend, the RSPCA is giving tips to dog owners on how to treat their pet pooches like royalty. The animal charity’s DogKind campaign - developed by dog behaviour experts and based on evidence-based research - aims to support dog...
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Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe launch initiatives to support European...

Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe have joined forces to launch initiatives to help animal welfare charities across Europe to improve welfare and rehome effectively, as they continue to crusade for a better world for pets.   The partnership between Dogs Trust Worldwide, an affiliated organisation with Dogs Trust, and Purina...
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Lily’s Kitchen celebrates the Coronation with four-legged ‘Royal Family’

A Royal paw-trait has been released today to celebrate the upcoming Coronation of HM King Charles III. n a nod to the Royal Family’s famously long-standing love of dogs, pet food brand, Lily’s Kitchen, has found and photographed their own canine Royal Family to reimagine an official paw-trait of the senior Royals. For...
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Dog dementia – vet shares everything a pet parent needs to...

Dogs are man's best friend. As a loving pet owner, of course you want to give your pup the best care at all stages of their life. With age comes a greater chance of health issues, so you may find their senior years are characterised with concern and vet trips...
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UK pet rescues facing alarming rise in pets with behavioural issues

A shock report has revealed that UK pet rescues are facing significant challenges in rehoming pets that are experiencing behavioural issues as a result of the pandemic. It reveals that 72% of pet rescues have seen a dramatic increase in the number of cats and dogs with behavioural disturbances...
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‘Cruel’ electric shock collars banned in England

In a ‘historic moment for animal welfare’ The Kennel Club has welcomed news that the Government has laid legislation which will completely ban the use of remote controlled electric shock collars in England, as of 1 February 2024, following a ten year campaign to #BanShockCollars. Electric shock collars deliver an...
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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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Top tips for creating a doggy utility room to keep your...

After a long, dry summer, many of us are looking forward to a drop in temperature, including our furry friends. But while dogs might enjoy autumnal drizzles and downpours, their owners certainly aren’t looking forward to the muddy pawprints this weather brings. Of course you’ll want your pet to have...