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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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Miracle moggy Roxy is back on her paws after vets save...

A Leeds veterinary practice is warning cat owners to be extra vigilant after saving the life of miracle moggy Roxy when she was shot with an air rifle. Vets at Beechwood Vets battled to save Roxy after she suffered horrific injuries caused by a single pellet, which went through her...
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Pooch & Mutt launch NEW High Protein Beef Jerky treats

Pooch & Mutt have launched a new high protein beef jerky treat as part of their all-natural selection of pet products. Made from 90% beef from the finest Finnish grass-fed cows and slow dried over 24 hours at low temperatures to lock in nutrients and moisture, these puppy-friendly, hypoallergenic treats...
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Gloucestershire team of dogs and owners race to firstplace at world’s...

ABC BABA from Gloucester, Gloucestershire, took first place in the Intermediate Kennel Club Team Final on Friday 12 August 2022. The winning team members and reserves were: Katherine Hills and her six-year-old crossbreed, Laila Mae Ellie Buffett and her three-year-old crossbreed, Captain crazy won the raffle Kerry Scott and her...
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RSPCA top tips: How to help stray cats in your area

The RSPCA gives its top tips on what the public can do to help healthy stray cats in their community. Cats can become strays for a variety of reasons and sometimes cats with owners can be mistaken for strays. It’s important to try and find the owner of any cat...
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600 dogs find loving homes in Dogs Trust Cardiff’s first year

Tails are wagging at Dogs Trust Cardiff as they celebrate a year of rehoming dogs across Wales and beyond. Since the state-of-the-art rehoming centre started finding loving homes for dogs in August 2021, the team have rehomed 600 dogs, and are confident that thanks to the support of the dog...
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Veterinary expert reveals you’ve been reading your dogs body language all...

The 26th August is International Dog Day, and as a nation of dog lovers we'll all be celebrating our furry friends. To help celebrate the day, veterinary expert Dr Linda Simon at pet wellness brand Pooch & Mutt has debunked some of the most common myths and misconceptions about our...
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RSPCA reveals seven cats a day suffer at the hands of...

The RSPCA has released new figures which reveal that seven cats a day suffer at the hands of humans and this is expected to increase during the summer months. Over the last six years (2016-2021), there were 16,212 incidents of deliberate cruelty towards cats reported to the animal welfare charity...
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Recognising kennel cough in dogs

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her expert advice on recognising, preventing, and treating your poorly pooch for kennel cough. Catching a nasty cough is something that most of us won’t be a stranger to, but many aren’t aware that our four-legged friends can suffer from a similar respiratory infection.  PDSA...
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Kittens who suffered life threatening injuries have now found their purrfect...

Two young kittens who suffered multiple fractured bones have now found happiness in their forever homes after being rescued and rehabilitated by the RSPCA. Smudge and Bean, a pair of seven-month-old tabby kittens, were rescued by the RSPCA after they had both been taken to the vets with severe injuries...
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Four-legged friends welcome at London’s most well-mannered coffee houses

The Gentlemen Baristas in London is partnering with pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen to invite those with four legged friends for special treatment this International Dog Day, Friday 26th August. From Piccadilly to Southwark all The Gentlemen Baristas’ guests with woofers will be greeted with a barista-made drink of their...
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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...