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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’s guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the...

With plummeting temperatures returning this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild winter so far for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days, with snow expected in some places.  Dogs Trust...
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Stop showing ‘flat-faced’ dogs at Crufts! RSPCA research shows public agrees

The RSPCA has called for Crufts to stop the most popular ‘flat-faced’ breeds of French bulldogs, pugs and British bulldogs competing at the annual dog show - and new research by the charity shows that most people agree. The animal charity’s Save Our Breath campaign - launching today - highlights...
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Crufts and Stand Up To Cancer launch Walkies Challenge

Crufts has announced its support for the Stand Up To Cancer Walkies Challenge, asking owners and their four-legged friends to step up to the challenge of walking 60 miles across the month of April to fundraise for Stand Up To Cancer. Crufts, which begins on Thursday at Birmingham’s NEC and...
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Spending just 30 minutes a week with dogs makes us more...

Rover.com and behavioural & media psychologist Jo Hemmings, has revealed that spending as little as 30 minutes a week with a dog can make you more successful. Whether that be 30 minutes taking them for a walk or dog sitting while their owners are away, Jo Hemmings says: “seeing the pleasure that a...
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Blind rescue dog gets second chance thanks to Battersea

A blind seven-year-old Cocker Spaniel called Griffin has recently started a new life with a family in South London after being cared for by leading animal welfare charity, Battersea.  Griffin arrived at Battersea as a stray and so the charity’s dedicated staff knew very little about his history or character....
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Decade-long ban for couple who neglected their six dogs

A man and wife from Durham have been convicted of ten animal welfare offences following a prosecution brought by the RSPCA.  Neil Hamilton, and Elaine Patricia Hamilton both of Front Street, were sentenced at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Wednesday  22 February. They pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing...
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Kitten plucked from 60ft tree after three-day rescue mission involving RSPCA 

A nine-month-old kitten who got herself stuck in a tree, evading rescue attempts for three days, was eventually brought back down to earth in a tree surgeon’s net. Tabby coloured Pixie had only been going outside for about five days before she landed herself in a spot of bother by...
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Winston is looking for his forever home after three years in...

A Staffordshire bull terrier with a winning personality and enthusiastic approach to life is ready to meet his special someone to live life in the fast lane with after a three year wait in kennels.  Five-year-old Winston is adored by his carers at Dogs Trust Darlington for his boundless zest...
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After over three years in kennels, tri-pawd Paxo finds forever home  

A three-legged rescue dog has found his forever home thanks to Dogs Trust Ilfracombe, after waiting over three years for someone to fall in love with him.  Five-year-old Lurcher, Paxo, originally arrived at Dogs Trust Newbury in January 2020 when he was found as a stray. He arrived with a deformity...
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PDSA’s advice to keep your pet safe through Storm Juliette and...

The UK’s leading vet charity PDSA is warning owners to take extra care of their four-legged friends as Storm Juliette is expected to bring colder temperatures and even snow in the next couple of weeks.  Despite their fur coats, pets need a little extra TLC when it’s cold to ensure they’re...
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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...