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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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Pet Dental Health Month: Five tips to help clean your dog’s...

February is Pet Dental Health Month and as with our teeth, it’s important to keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy to ensure they lead a happy and healthy life. Plaque, tartar, and gum inflammation are very common in pets and among the most frequent concerns seen by vets. By the age...
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Jack of Hearts hoping to find ‘The One’ in time for...

An unlucky in love Jack Russell is hoping to find ‘The One’ in time for Valentine's Day, after over 200 days in the care of Battersea’s Brands Hatch centre. Seven-year-old Jack arrived at Battersea 217 days ago after a change in his owner’s circumstances. Sadly, since arriving at the much-loved...
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Dogs Trust Merseyside staff care for dog found abandoned alongside her...

Over the last few weeks, staff at Dogs Trust Merseyside have been kept busy caring for a mum and her 12 puppies who were found abandoned in a property in Liverpool.  Two-year-old American Bulldog, Tara, and her 12 puppies were found alone by the property’s landlord after the tenant moved...
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Vegan dog food Omni smashes £400K crowdfunding target in 15 mins

Vegan dog food brand, Omni smashes £400K crowdfunding target in 15 minutes as pet nutrition industry continues to demonstrate recession-proof growth. One of the UK’s fastest growing vegan pet food brands, Omni, has launched a record breaking crowd-funding campaign. The brand, which is one of the first UK, Vet-founded plant-based pet...
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Petributes releases new Shih Tzu urn

Petributes has launched a Shih Tzu urn. The Shih Tzu boosts the range of Petributes' figurine dog urns to 25 breeds. The urns provide a discreet way of storing pet ashes, with a carefully concealed hollow interior. The Shih Tzu's mischievous personality, coupled with its sociable and relaxed temperament, makes them...
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Westminster councillor starts 2023 with first visit to animal welfare charity...

Labour Councillor for West End Ward, City of Westminster, Jessica Toale, has started the New Year with her first visit to London animal rescue charity, Mayhew. As part of her tour of the charity on Friday 20 January, Councillor Toale learned about the breadth of the charity’s work across five boroughs in...
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Budget friendly ways to show your pet some love

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air, and love for our pets is no exception! Our pets really are our best friends; they are great companions, help to improve our mental health, and bring us a whole heap of joy! While the benefits of owning...
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Lily’s Kitchen appoints TV’s Rory Cowlam as vet ambassador

Lily’s Kitchen, has signed TV vet Rory the Vet as its pet expert and brand ambassador. A respected voice within the veterinary industry, Rory has garnered a huge following online and makes regular appearances on programmes such as CBBC’s The Pet Factor, Blue Peter and Sky News. He is also...
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Dogs Trust’s oldest pair of pooches find forever home 

Dogs Trust’s oldest doggy duo, with a combined age of 34, have found a forever home together after their owner sadly passed away.  Dogs Trust Evesham has been caring for 17-year-old Collie crosses Sheba and Teddy,  believed to be the oldest pair of pooches that have ever been cared for...
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Leading UK vet calls for outright ban on owning a dog...

Following BBC Panoroma’s expose into extreme dog breeding (aired Monday 23 January 2023), one of the UK’s leading vets has called for new legislation in the UK which would make it illegal to own a dog with cropped ears. Ear cropping in UK dogs was exposed by BBC’s Panorama as a growing problem particularly...
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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...