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Dogs Trust issues winter alert: Beware the hidden danger of Antifreeze...

As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, Dogs Trust is urging pet owners to take extra care in protecting their furry friends from the hidden dangers of antifreeze. Commonly used in de-icing products, screen wash and in car engines, antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, a highly toxic substance that can...
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Dogs Trust Appoints New Chief Operating Officer to its Management Team

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has welcomed Louisa Simons to its management team as its new Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Louisa is responsible for the IT, Finance, Legal, Governance and Facilities functions at Dogs Trust, and has also become the Chair of Dogs Trust...
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Sustainability & an unflinching ethical outlook sit at the very heart...

Yet another BIG week for Devon-based Mr Bug saw the welcome arrival of a prestigious Blue Patch rosette which arrived in the post at precisely the same moment as their Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Accreditation certificate.  Today, both nationally-prized accolades sit proudly alongside the gleaming gold Nourish award (unrivalled nutritional...
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RSPCA’s ‘Wildlife Friends’ are making a difference for wildlife

Wildlife volunteers recruited by the RSPCA are making their mark as part of the Big Help Out to mark the King’s Coronation. From litter picking to rewilding gardens or to building habitats where wild animals can thrive, the animal charity’s volunteers have thrown themselves wholeheartedly into the project, which was...
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Litter warning to pet owners after Labrador’s ordeal

Emergency vets, Vets Now, have issued a litter warning to pet owners, ahead of World Earth Day on Saturday 22 April 2023. A mishap-prone dog called Paco chomped his way through multi-coloured foam letters, spelling 'Happy Easter', that had been left on the floor of a local park following a village Easter...
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Fresh dog food maker Naturaw has been honoured with the first...

A Yorkshire based fresh dog food manufacturer has been awarded the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for its excellence in Sustainable Development. Naturaw is one of just 148 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise, announced today. Originally set up in 2014 primarily to...
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Pets at Home launches sale with savings of up to 30%...

Pets at Home is offering up to 30% off a range of pet products for a limited time only, including dog toys and beds, cat scratching posts, and more. The offers will be available in-store and online from Wednesday 19th April until Tuesday 2nd May.  A selection of the best deals includes: Pets at Home Avery...
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Long-legged and short-legged dogs, do they measure up to what you...

Dogs Trust West Calder is on a mission to promote their lovely long-legged and somewhat shorter-legged dogs with their ‘Long and the Short of It’ rehoming promotion.   When considering adopting a dog people may initially focus on their size thinking of lanky long-legged lurchers or gangly greyhounds sprawling on the...
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Paw-fectly social pups: 10 top tips to successfully socialise your puppy

Dogs are pack animals and enjoy the company of other dogs, socialising is fantastic for their happiness, health and wellbeing. Just like young children, puppies need to learn how to behave around others and play nicely, and it’s up to you to show them the way. Natural dog food brand Harringtons suggests...
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RSPCA issues appeal over welfare concerns for skinny dog seen being...

The RSPCA is ‘very concerned’ after viewing CCTV footage and images of a visibly underweight dog and has appealed to anyone who has information about the animal to come forward. Members of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after the dog was seen being walked near the Ninja Warrior...
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Burgess Pet Care donates £8000 worth of dog food to UK...

Burgess Pet Care is celebrating the success of its recent Greyhound & Lurcher Two-week Takeover campaign, which saw it donate over £8,000 worth of Burgess Supadog Greyhound and Lurcher food to six greyhound and lurcher rescue centres across the UK. Burgess’ latest digital campaign reached thousands of people and included a two-week...
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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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Make a plan for your pets this Christmas

Planning for a magical Christmas is in full swing, the decorations are already lining the aisles in the shops, and the kids have probably started hinting at what they want to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  But have you made plans for your pets this Christmas?  The RSPCA is urging pet...