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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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‘Not wanted’: RSPCA rescue guinea pigs dumped with heartbreaking note

Two guinea pigs were dumped in a shoebox during guinea pig awareness week - alongside a note which read ‘not wanted’. The heartbreaking discovery was made late at night on September 30 by members of the public near the Castleback area of Sheffield. They were taken in by the finders until...
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Oxfordshire based CocoPup now available at Just for Pets Stores

Family-Owned pet store chain Just for Pets which has a store at The Woolgate Centre in Witney, Oxfordshire continues its commitment to British brands stocking Faringdon based CocoPup in store. UK Pet Retailer of the Year, Just for Pets pledged to support smaller, British pet businesses late last year and...
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Kennel Club celebrates honour of hosting 2028 FCI Agility World Championships

The Kennel Club is delighted and honoured to be accepted by the FCI as hosts of the FCI Agility World Championships in 2028. The world renowned Championships, which have been taking place since 1996, were this year held in Austria and welcomed pedigree dogs and their handlers from 38 countries...
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Nutravet makes products available to purchase online

Nutravet have announced that customers are now able to purchase their vet recommended supplements online via their website. Following feedback from pet owners, Nutravet has recognised the challenges and barriers in place for some owners who are trying to buy certain products from their range. Therefore, to provide the best...
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Pooch & Mutt launch brand new Christmas advent calendar for your...

Does your pooch feel left out in the lead up to Christmas? Well, let us introduce you to the 2022 Pooch & Mutt dog advent calendar, now available. Earlier this year, Pooch & Mutt held a Kid's Design Competition to create their 2022 Advent Calendar. Eliza Cook, aged 15,...
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Advice on keeping your furry friend flea free

As the cooler weather rolls in, many of us may think flea season has passed us by. However, our heated homes mean they can thrive all year round, so regular preventive treatment is the only way to ensure furry family members are protected against these pesky parasites. PDSA Vet Nurse,...
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A round of appaws for The Bellflower, Britain’s most dog-friendly pub

The Bellflower in Garstang, Lancashire is Britain’s most dog-friendly pub. That’s according to Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, a sponsor of this year’s Great British Pub Awards. The Bellflower has worked hard to create an environment that is a home away from home for every...
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RSPCA rescue dog becomes flyball champion

An RSPCA rescue dog who was found abandoned and tied to the gate of an animal centre in Kent has now found a loving forever home and has become a flyball champion. Rufus, formerly called Rocky, a Plummer Terrier, was tied to the gate and abandoned outside RSPCA Leybourne Animal...
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Dogs Trust and Purina Europe announce new partnership at International Companion...

Dogs Trust and Purina PetCare Europe have announced a new partnership at the charity’s International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC) which started in Bulgaria on Tuesday 4 October, marking World Animal Day. The exciting new partnership for Dogs Trust Worldwide (DTWW), an affiliated organisation with Dogs Trust, and Purina Europe,...
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Warning to pet owners ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations

With Halloween and Bonfire Night coming up around the corner, experts are concerned about the effect that extravagant fireworks and having masses of new people at the door will have on our pets. Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu, the UK and Europe’s number one expert in raw...
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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...