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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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Battersea issues advice to keep your pets safe in cold weather

As the UK braces itself for a drop in temperature with some areas in the country expecting to plummet to -9°C, leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, issues advice to help owners keep their pets healthy and happy during the cold weather.  From finding different ways to keep your pets entertained...
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Makants Greyhound Rescue winner of the Burns Charity of the Year...

Burns Pet Nutrition are thrilled to announce the winner of their esteemed Burns Charity of the Year Award. Of the six charities nominated, Burns has chosen Makants Greyhound Rescue NW in Mort Lane Tyldesley as the winning charity. The prize is tailored to the needs of the charity and as such,...
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RSPCA Christmas film tells heartbreaking story of dumped pets

The RSPCA is inviting people to help mend broken hearts as it launches its Christmas video. The film named Heart - made in-house and starring the charity’s staff who gave up their own time for filming - features a beautiful, exclusive cover of Blondie’s Heart of Glass by Gabrielle Aplin. The...
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Pets At Home Foundation launches appeal to raise £2m for animal...

The Pets at Home Foundation has launched its annual festive fundraising initiative with more ways for people to donate than ever before as it aims to raise £2 million to support organisations working with animals. All money raised by the appeal will go to support more than 300 organisations across...
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Cats Protection hosts parliamentary reception to highlight cat welfare issues

Cats Protection welcomed 76 MPs and members of the House of Lords to discuss feline welfare issues during a reception at the House of Commons on Wednesday 7 December. The UK’s biggest cat charity met with politicians to highlight its campaigning work, including calls for better regulations to tackle kitten...
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Seven festive foods that you should never feed your dog

Whether you like gifting your dog their own wrapped-up presents, dressing them up in a cute festive bow tie or preparing them their own Christmas dinner, if your four-legged friend is having a good time, it really can make the festive period feel perfect. But while we tuck into our...
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Top tips to keep man’s best friend safe on winter walks

With low visibility and darker nights, keeping dogs safe can feel daunting. Sleet, frost and snow are due to hit the UK and amber warnings have been issued across the country. To help dog owners when exercising their dogs this winter, dog experts Kennel Store has provided an expert comment...
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Dragonfly Products welcomes customers to its Christmas Extravaganza

Huddersfield-based natural dog treat retailer, Dragonfly Products, is to host a Christmas extravaganza and is calling on dog owners and their pooches to join them on Saturday, December 10th, at their store in Slaithwaite for some festive fun. The one-day-only event will feature Dragonfly Products’ Christmas Treat Range, a Best...
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Emergency vets issue ‘cold weather’ alert to pet owners

 The UK’s leading pet emergency service, Vets Now, is bracing itself for a busy spell as the Met Office has warned severe cold weather is set to hit the UK this week, with overnight temperatures plummeting to -6C (21F) in places. Vets Now emergency hospitals and clinics up and down the country...
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Britons prioritise dogs ahead of humans for Christmas gifts this year

New research from MediaVision has revealed that while the cost-of-living crisis may be causing people to rethink their Christmas gift ideas for friends and family, they’re still planning to splash the cash for their beloved pooches. Online search volumes for ‘Christmas dog toys’ are actually up by a third (32%)...
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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...