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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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Charity reveals findings of largest ever survey of UK pets and...

Blue Cross launched its Big Pet Census to find out more about the UK’s pets and the bond with our four-legged friends to mark the charity’s 125th anniversary this year. The survey confirmed the UK is a nation of pet lovers, with the majority (95%) saying they consider their pet...
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Pets at Home launches ‘Best in Class’ dog grooming qualification

A new qualification for dog groomers has been launched by Pets at Home to help ensure The Groom Room teams in its stores across the country continue to provide the very best grooming available for puppies and dogs. The qualification takes the current programme to the next level, and will...
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Search is on for UK’s hero dogs for national award

The nationwide search begins today (8 September 2022) to find the UK’s top dog who will be crowned the 2023 winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award, which celebrates extraordinary unsung canine heroes and the remarkable ways that dogs transform our lives. At Crufts 2022, Bob and a...
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Reports of animal abuse on social media has more than doubled...

The RSPCA has seen the number of reports about animal cruelty posted on social media almost double from the previous year as it highlights the worrying increase as part of its Cancel Out Cruelty campaign. The charity’s figures, released today, show there were 756 reports of animal abuse on social...
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Pooch & Mutt announces winner of Christmas 2022 advent calendar design...

Earlier this year, Pooch & Mutt launched its Christmas 2022 advent calendar design competition, where it invited artsy, dog-loving children across the UK to design its 2022 advent calendar packaging. The brand was inundated with entries from hundreds of children, but only one lucky child could win. This year's winner...
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Cat spends 159 days in RSPCA care and is desperate to...

A friendly cat who has spent nearly 160 days in RSPCA care is looking for his forever home but sadly has seen little interest from potential adopters. Fern, a three-year-old, Abyssinian crossbreed with black, silver and tabby cat markings, came into the care of the RSPCA Warrington, Halton & St...
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Dogs Trust calls for new PM to pass the Kept Animals...

In response to the appointment of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on her to allow the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill to finally pass through the parliamentary process. The Kept Animals Bill will improve the welfare standards of certain kept animals that...
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Box of kittens left at end of RSPCA centre’s driveway with...

A box of kittens was found dumped at the end of the driveway of an RSPCA centre in Surrey. A cardboard box with a note taped on top - saying: ‘Please help them! They were born on 24/08. God bless you.’ - was left at the end of the driveway...
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TikTok’s 10 best pet friendly household cleaners

We're a nation of pet lovers, but many of our household cleaners can be extremely dangerous for them. My Local Toolbox trawled TikTok to find the best 10 pet friendly alternatives that actually work. 1. Odour Eliminator To make your odour eliminator, mix vinegar with water, and add your favourite essential...
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How to help your cat live as long as Larry the...

With the announcement of the UK’s next Prime Minister coming in the next hours, we’re turning our attention to one of the longest serving members at Number 10 – Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, Larry the cat – and we wondered if you’d be interested in a feature...
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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...