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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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Paleo Ridge executive team complete Three Peaks Challenge for Many Tears...

The executive team at Paleo Ridge, the UK’s leading and most accredited producer of high-quality raw dog food, completed the Three Peaks Challenge on August 11th while fundraising for Many Tears Animal Rescue (MTAR). The Paleo Ridge team taking part – including CEO Tyler Daly, Director of Sales and Marketing Will...
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Oldest ever Dogs Trust rescue dog seeks classical music-loving owners

Dogs Trust is searching for a new home for a 22-year-old dog, the oldest dog in their care, who loves listening to classical music. Ty, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dalmatian Cross, is described as a ‘terrific older gentleman’ by the team at Dogs Trust Bridgend who believe he may be...
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Launch of first independent Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage

The first independent Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage has been launched by Animal Therapy Solutions with accreditation from the Animal Health Professions Register The Animal Health Professions Register (AHPR) have accredited a new Level 4 Diploma in Equine Sports Massage, the first independently moderated course of this level...
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Dog with ‘brutally cropped’ ears hates going to the vets and...

A dog whose ears were brutally cropped when she was just a puppy still bears the mental scars of the illegal procedure almost two years later. Two-year-old bully Lyla was rescued by Staffordshire Police and the RSPCA from a property in Staffordshire in November 2020 after police officers discovered a...
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Leaps & Bounds wine partners with Dogs Trust

Celebrating International Dog Day (26th August), Leaps & Bounds has partnered with the charity Dogs Trust, to donate £1 for every promotional bottle sold after consumer research revealed that over a quarter of dog owners prefer to drink wine at home while in the company of their dogs. Exclusively...
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First aid tips to help dogs in a heatwave

With the UK experiencing one of the hottest summers on record and research suggesting that heatstroke in dogs can occur at temperatures of just 16 degrees, Skills Training Group have created a handy guide so that you know what to do in an emergency to save your beloved pet’s...
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London-based animal welfare charity announces new CEO

After an extensive search, Mayhew animal welfare charity are today delighted to confirm that its Board of Trustees has appointed a new CEO. Sherine Wheeler brings significant experience from her career in finance and many senior roles in the charity sector, alongside a passion for animal welfare, to take up...
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Retired canine hero saved by vets and charity after he collapsed...

A rescue dog who became a Ministry of Defence Police dog is ‘lucky to be alive’ after collapsing at home. Twelve-year-old German Shepherd Kaiser was rushed to the vets by his worried owners after he collapsed in June at his home in Berkshire. Rescue dog Kaiser was 10-months-old when he...
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National Dog Month: How to keep children and dogs playing safely

Dogs are an integral part of millions of families across the UK with our nation having the second highest dog population in Europe (Statista). But as we celebrate our furry friends during National Dog Month this August, it’s important to remember how to incorporate them into our families safely. Children...
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Westminster Dog of the Year returns with award dedicated to late...

The annual Westminster Dog of the Year competition is returning once more to Victoria Tower Gardens on 15 September, and this year’s event will see the introduction of the “Sir David Amess Pawblic Vote Award”. The accolade will be presented to the winning MP voted for by the public, in...
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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...