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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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Lola’s Cupcakes launches brand new PUPCAKES for your Pooch

Iconic cupcake brand Lola’s has created the paw-fect treat for the UK’s privileged pooches – PUPCAKES! Sure to set tails-wagging across the capital, the tasty new treats are lovingly handmade in Lola’s West London bakery. So good that even the owners will be eyeing them up, the new pupcakes come in...
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10 ways to pet-proof your garden over the weekend

If you own a pet, it can be tricky to enjoy the outdoors if your furry friend digs up the lawn or does their business on your prize plants. In fact, searches for "how to dog proof your garden" have seen a +200% increase* in the last 3 months. So, to...
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RNLI saved 164 dogs last year as charity reveals latest animal...

Coinciding with the launch of the paperback version of Saved from the Waves, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has revealed an increase in the number of our furry friends it plucked from the seas in 2022. Man’s best friend made up the majority of the 209 creature call-outs last year with...
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Dog behaviourist shares some tips for including your furry best friend...

Are you considering including your dog in your wedding festivities? While it can be a lovely way to honour your furry best friend, there are some important considerations to remember to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Dog Behaviourist at Pooch & Mutt Dr Emma Scales-Theobald, PhD, shares the do's and don'ts of including...
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Dogs Trust Manchester urges people to consider giving larger dogs their...

Dogs Trust Manchester is appealing to dog lovers to think big when it comes to welcoming a four-legged friend into their home.  More than one-third of the dogs currently ready to find new homes at the centre are large dogs, so the team are hoping that it won’t be long...
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Crowning The Canine King Charles

2023 will be the year we see a new king crowned and to celebrate this historic occasion, Vet’s Kitchen is looking for their very own royal poster boy (or girl!) in the form of the new monarch’s canine namesake - the King Charles Spaniel. These energetic and affectionate little dogs...
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Dream job alert! Your dog could score you free UK holidays...

Applications are now open for the dog job of a lifetime: to be the Canine Critic for 2023, travelling the UK reviewing dog-friendly holidays.  Now in its sixth year, the annual Canine Critics competition returns for 2023 and it’s only getting tougher, with tens of thousands of entries vying to be top...
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Two-year rehabilitation journey for nervous cats discovered living under floorboards

The RSPCA is looking for a special ‘five star home’ for two inseparable cats who were found living under the floorboards of a house after their owner died. Luke and Leia were rescued by the charity from the boarded up property near Burnley back in February 2021. They were left...
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Vets Now announce ‘Pet of the Year Awards’ open for nominations

 Vets Now has announced its ‘Pet of the Year Awards 2023’ are open for entry – officially launching to coincide with National Pet Day, 11 April 2023, during National Pet Month.  A pet equivalent to A&E, the team is calling on pet owners across the country to nominate an amazing animal they...
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Race against time to find home for dog who is going...

The RSPCA is urgently trying to find a new home for a dog whose sight is deteriorating rapidly - and hope he will get the chance to see his loving new owners before he permanently goes blind. Two-year-old lurcher Elf is patiently waiting for his new home at RSPCA Devon...
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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...