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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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RSPCA figures reveal more animals coming into rescue as rehoming slows

The RSPCA has launched its annual Adoptober campaign encouraging prospective pet owners to consider giving a rescued animal a new home as new figures raise concerns that more animals are being relinquished to charities at a time when rehoming has slowed. The animal welfare charity - which operates 14 national...
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Two dogs win dream travel job that had over 100,000 applicants

Two dogs, Darcy and Darla from Liverpool, have been selected to become Canine Cottages’ Canine Critics for 2022. Over 100,000 dogs from all over the UK applied for this dream job, which involves staying in and reviewing four of Canine Cottages’ dog-friendly holiday homes. Darcy and Darla, a Dalmatian and a...
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Top tips for creating a stress-free trip to the vets

Whether your furry friend is a senior dog or an energetic kitten, taking your pets to the vets is a crucial part of keeping on top of their health & wellbeing routine. However, for many cats and dogs visiting their local vet can be a stressful experience and something they...
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Nutravet launches high fibre supplement for long-term digestive health and...

Nutravet are pleased to announce the launch of its NEW veterinary exclusive high fibre supplement that supports digestive health and normal anal gland function, Nutrafibre. Nutrafibre encourages bowel movements and helps pets form healthy stools (of the type that are easy to pick up) whilst aiding normal anal gland...
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PDSA share their top tips for keeping your pet’s heart healthy

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body, not only for humans, but for our furry family members too. It’s therefore crucial to keep it strong and healthy - anything that stops the heart from functioning as normal, such as changes in size, shape or...
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Zero recorded rabies cases in Kabul thanks to mass rabies vaccination...

Mayhew Afghanistan, (part of UK animal charity Mayhew), Kabul Municipality, Afghan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation & Livestock and Kabul University Vet Faculty, are working in a dynamic and unique partnership to eradicate rabies in Kabul. The global profile and awareness of rabies is being raised through public advocacy and awareness...
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Five puppies abandoned in plastic box

The RSPCA is appealing for information after five puppies - from two separate litters - were found abandoned in a plastic storage box in South London. The crossbreed puppies were found shut inside a clear plastic box - with red handles and a crack in the lid - in Buckfast...
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Golden oldies hoping for a second chance at Dogs Trust Loughborough

With this weekend marking the International Day of Older Persons, on Saturday 1st and Grandparents’ Day on Sunday 2nd October, Dogs Trust Loughborough is shining a spotlight on its Old Age Pooches (OAP’s) in the hope that people will open their homes as well as their hearts and welcome...
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GBGB respond to welfare charities’ announcement

In response to the news piece yesterday about National Animal Welfare Charities calling for a ban of Greyhound racing, The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has issued a response. Responding to the call for greyhound racing to be banned in the UK, Mark Bird CEO of the Greyhound Board of...
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UK’s favourite dog walking trails revealed

The Pen-y-ghent and Hull Pot Circular in the Yorkshire Dales is the top dog-friendly walking trail in the UK, according to new research by Sykes Holiday Cottages. The holiday home agency created a ranking of the nation’s favourite walks to tackle with dogs by analysing data from AllTrails, TripAdvisor and...
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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...