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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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‘Worst beating ever seen’ of Wigan dog results in suspended prison...

A Wigan man has been disqualified from keeping animals for ten years and sentenced to 16 weeks suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a bull breed type dog named Congo. Matthew Hurst from Wigan was also made to undertake 20 RAR (Rehabilitation Activity Requirement) days,...
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Therapy Dogs Nationwide receives support from Bella & Duke

Bella & Duke partner with charity Therapy Dogs Nationwide to help provide comfort, distraction, and stimulation to those who need it. The firm will be donating on an on-going basis as well as continually fundraising on behalf of the charity. Alongside this they will also be sponsoring four therapy dogs...
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Battersea dogs and cats to have a Merry Christmas thanks to...

Dogs and cats in the care of Battersea, are looking forward to a Christmas to remember thanks to the support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery, whose Ambassadors Danyl Johnson and Judie McCourt visited Battersea to celebrate the season and meet some of the animals looking for a home...
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How to celebrate Christmas with your dog this year

The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us. From baking some festive treats to cosying up on the sofa for a Christmas movie marathon, there are lots of inexpensive festive activities that the whole family can enjoy, including our four-legged friends. The Christmas countdown has officially started,...
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Special foster home sought for pair of fearful felines

The RSPCA has issued a special appeal to find a foster home for two nervous cats who came into the charity’s care 14 months ago. Samson is an 11-year-old ginger male cat and his ‘girlfriend’ Koda is a 12-year-old female tortoiseshell. They were rescued together after they were found living...
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How to safely dodge pet dangers this Winter

Autumn and Winter means leafy walks and Christmassy treats, but pet dangers can lurk beneath the leaves and pine needles, warns Go.Compare pet insurance. The team at Go.Compare has looked at Google trends data from the past five years, and found that searches in the UK for ‘dog ate chocolate’...
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Pet health start-up launches affordable, innovative and sustainable parasite prevention program

Buddycare was founded by vet professionals in 2020 to improve pet well-being and prevent ill health through education, products, and novel services. With the cost-of-living crisis impacting millions of UK households, the start-up is on a mission to keep pets healthy and happy. In a bid to empower pet parents and...
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Experts reveal how to keep your dog calm & feeling safe...

As the hectic Christmas travel season approaches, many families will want to bring along their much loved pets with them, which can seem like a stressful thought at first. Whether it's getting the train to see family or taking a festive break via car, raw dog food company Ethically Raised...
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‘Operation Paw-pose’ kickstarts season of giving for pets in Ukraine

Abandoned pets in war-torn Ukraine hoping for a glimmer of joy this Christmas as leading Ukraine charity, U-Hearts, launches Operation Paw-pose. The initiative is calling on the UK pet-loving population to purchase a festive hamper made up of essential items, including blankets, food, and medical supplies. Accelerating the Christmas mission is...
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Assistance dog charity to host candle lit carol service

Festive carols and songs will be sung by candlelight at the stunning St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge in aid of Canine Partners this December in the presence of HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO. Purina , a long-standing corporate partner of the charity, is very proud to be the headline...
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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...