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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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Hug Pet Food creates lamb with mint Easter Feast for pets 

Hug Pet Food Company has launched new mouth-watering editions; Lamb with Mint for dogs and Just Mint for cats, perfect for your fury friend to enjoy! At Hug, we believe pets are part of the family and deserve to eat a balanced diet like we do. Each frozen Ready Meal can simply be popped in the...
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Dogged devotion spurs on first time marathon runner 

A Dogs Trust foster carer is going the extra mile for the dogs she loves by running her first ever marathon to raise money for the charity.  Alex Jones and her partner Mike Evans started fostering dogs when they began working from home during the first Covid lockdown and have...
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Dogs Trust Leeds Manager retires after 36 years of service, supporting...

Pups and staff at Dogs Trust Leeds have bid a fond farewell to its Rehoming Centre Manager who has retired after dedicating more than 36 years of her life to helping over 29,000 dogs go on the find their forever homes.  Amanda Sands first came to work at Dogs Trust...
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Choc shock as dog eats 1kg of mini eggs

As Easter approaches PDSA, the UK’s largest vet charity, issues chocolate warning for all pet owners, after a one-year-old Crossbreed dog ate a whopping 1kg of mini eggs. At the beginning of March Labrador cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Charlie, was discovered by her shocked owners with a chewed empty packet,...
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Vet Warns latest ‘cheese tax’ Tiktok trend could be harmful to...

"The cheese tax, the cheese tax! You got to pay the cheese tax every time you're cooking." You may have heard of the incredibly catchy song that's currently doing the rounds on TikTok, with dog owners going viral for feeding their canine companions cheese while using the audio. But while...
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RSPCA receiving thousands of welfare reports about ‘misunderstood’ ferrets

The RSPCA has received more than 2,500 calls with concerns for ferret welfare since the start of 2020 - and is responding to more than five reports a week of the pet being abandoned. The shocking new statistics were revealed ahead of National Ferret Day (Sunday 2 April), which comes...
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‘Bewildered’ Shar Pei tied to a tree and abandoned at countryside...

A ‘sweet-natured’ Shar Pei dog is being cared for by the RSPCA after her owner tied her to a tree and drove off. The female dog was found by a member of the public at the Trans Pennine Trail Car Park on the A165 - about 6.5 miles from Hull...
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The five best Easter holiday dog walks in the UK

The search term ‘dog walk trails’ has seen a +120% increase1, and with Easter coming up next week it’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a good old-fashioned dog walk with the family! There is an abundance of amazing dog walks available right on our doorstep, and below, Sarah Pring, Digital PR...
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Pair of month-old kittens with cat flu dumped in box by...

The RSPCA is appealing to the public for information after two young kittens suffering from cat flu were callously dumped in a box by a school in Rugby. The animal welfare charity was contacted on Wednesday morning (29 March) by a member of the public, who found the kittens in...
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Morrisons launches pet Easter eggs for £3

Morrisons has added Easter eggs for cats and dogs to its range - for just £3. With more and more customers celebrating special moments with their animals, Morrisons has come to the rescue to ensure pets can also enjoy this Easter with their very own eggs made from Carob, a pet-friendly...
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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...