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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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Leading cat & dog charities join forces to call for new...

Two of the UK’s leading animal welfare organisations are calling on the Government to introduce better protection for responsible renters with pets following an increase in the number of pets being handed over to rehoming charities. Dogs Trust is receiving a record number of enquiries from people being forced to...
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PDSA and Royal Canin invite pet owners throughout the UK to...

PDSA and Royal Canin are calling on pet owners across the whole of the UK to take advantage of a free weight check for their four-legged friend by signing up to the new ‘Big Weigh In’ initiative. The partnership launched their Weigh Up campaign in 2021, offering pet owners free...
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Can your dog get SAD? Dog behaviourist answers this

With the winter weather not letting up, owners who haven’t been able to take their precious pup outside for their usual amount of walks may have seen a difference in behaviour. Dog behaviourist for natural dog food brand Barking Heads, Adem Fehmi, shares the signs of canine Seasonal Affective Disorder and...
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2023: Year of the Rescue Rabbit

Rabbit Residence Rescue, based near Royston, Hertfordshire, are hoping 2023 won’t just be the Lunar Year of the Rabbit, but also Year of the Rescue Rabbit. For the rescue, and like many other animal organisations up and down the country, 2022 was extremely difficult and there seems to be no...
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Give a little love this Valentine’s Day with Lily’s Kitchen!

Want to show your furry friend just how much you love them this Valentine’s Day? Serve up something special with Lily’s Kitchen limited edition ‘Be My Valentine’ recipes – swoon-worthy food for pets with wholesome and naturally delicious ingredients. For the pup who has your heart, let them enjoy a...
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Meowing noises alert walker to abandoned cat found in zipped up...

A young cat was rescued by a caring member of the public who heard distressed cries coming from inside a zipped up laundry bag abandoned at a park in Hull. The woman was out on an early morning walk with her dog at Dane Park Nature Reserve last Thursday (26...
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30-year-old Bobi is the World’s oldest dog ever!

Guinness World Records™ the global authority on record-breaking can today announce that Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal is officially the world’s oldest dog living and the oldest dog ever aged 30 years and 266 days old as of 1 February 2023. Bobi was born in the village of Conqueiros, district of Leiria...
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Could you give a home to Ella the collie for her...

The RSPCA is looking for a loving palliative home for Ella, an 11-year-old collie with suspected cancer of the liver, where she can have lots of love and affection with a loving family for the rest of her life. Lovable Ella came into the RSPCA’s care after her previous owners...
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24/7 Pet Hospital: new show starts Monday on BBC One

Expect drama, emotion and plenty of heart-warming moments as we follow the work of a close-knit pet hospital team who devote their lives to saving animals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With privileged access, viewers will bear witness to the staff’s highly specialised work as they tackle...
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Rosewood Pet Products launches pet collection with Battersea

Rosewood Pet Products has announced an exciting licensed collaboration with animal welfare charity Battersea. The Shropshire based pet product supplier has teamed up with the iconic charity to introduce an exclusive range of cat and dog toys.  The collection has been produced under license from Battersea and all products sold...
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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...