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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 Host Emotion and Behaviour Conference for Dog Care Professionals

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust is calling on dog care professionals to attend the charity’s first ever dog emotion and behaviour conference aimed at the pet care sector. The conference – The Key to Success: Emotion and Behaviour for Dog Care Professionals - takes place in Scotland...
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Dogs Trust Evesham appeals for older dogs not to be ignored

The team at Dogs Trust Evesham is on the lookout for new homes for golden oldies in need of forever homes.  The average length of stay for a dog after arriving at Dogs Trust is just 47 days, but sadly older dogs often find themselves waiting longer to find their...
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Charity braced for more litter reports as warmer weather set to...

The RSPCA already receives thousands of reports every year about incidents where birds and mammals have been maimed or even killed by carelessly discarded rubbish - and is worried more calls could be on the horizon with warmer weather finally forecast in the coming weeks. To tackle the problem, the...
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The rise of the pet prenups: Lawyers seeing divorcees turn to...

Pets in divorce proceedings have been widely documented, but divorcing couples are going one step further by 'pet-napping' their pets if the case isn't going in their favour.  "62% of households in the UK are now pet owners, so it is no surprise that one of the most common questions...
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The Kennel Club announce the future of Discover Dogs event

The Kennel Club has announced that the London Discover Dogs event will not be taking place in 2023. It will take a break for a year, with the aim of bringing it back with a refreshed and reinvigorated new look in 2024.  Discover Dogs has been a feature at Crufts since...
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Burns Pet Nutrition introduces Wholesome Turkey as part of their wet...

Back by popular demand! Burns Pet Nutrition is pleased to announce the return of its ever-tasty turkey wet food following its initial debut over the festive period as a limited-edition product. Following its sell-out status, Wholesome Turkey is now available as part of their super-popular wet food range and introduces a new tasty variety...
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Battersea offers advice to keep pets safe as spring blooms

With spring in the air, many of us are looking forward to the balmy evenings ahead of us. However, while enjoying the brighter days and warmer weather, it’s important to look out for your pets and avoid any hidden dangers that come with springtime.  Helen Wikeley, Veterinary Surgeon at Battersea,...
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Travel by ferry and take your best four legged friend with...

Britons have been warned of huge price hikes for European summer holidays this year. According to consumer group Which? the price of a holiday has gone up by an average of more than 19% compared to the same time in 2022. The ONS reported that the cost of airfares...
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Paws-itive healing: Abandoned cat puts her sad past behind her in...

A cat who was left behind when her owners moved away has learnt to love again and is now hoping to find her purr-fect new home.   One-year-old Velma would spit and growl at people when she came into the care of the charity’s Warrington, Halton & St Helen Branch after...
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Pontypridd dog lover and Bridgend rescue dog start six-month countdown to...

A Jack Russell adopted from Dogs Trust Bridgend is joining her Pontypridd owner on his training runs as he prepares to take on the Cardiff half marathon later this year to raise money for the charity and support other dogs to find their forever homes.   Rosie, now three, was a...
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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...