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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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Experts guide to feeding our fussy furry friends

Over the years, we’ve become accustomed to our canine friends devouring anything that’s put down in front of them but like ourselves our dogs’ habits can change and they may start becoming a bit more choosy when it comes to mealtimes. Ensuring that you remain calm and create a relaxing...
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Rawgust – A month of raw food for your pet?

Family-owned pet store chain Just for Pets are wishing customers a Happy Rawgust this August with 10% off selected raw dog and cat food brands in store from July 28th to the end of August. UK Pet Retailer of the Year Just for Pets with 22 stores including Chatham Road...
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Top five mistakes pet owners make when taking out pet insurance

Pet ownership levels peaked at an unprecedented high of 62% in 2021/22, likely as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and increased time spent at home. Dr. Anna Foreman, Everypaw Pet Insurance's in-house vet has put together her top five mistakes pet owners make when taking out insurance. 1. Taking out...
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Agility Team GB bring home silver medal at the European Open...

The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Agility Team GB for their performances at the European Open Agility Championships in Opglabbeek, Belgium, from 28 - 31 July 2022. The Agility Team GB competed over four days showing an impressive display of skill, dedication and teamwork. The Medium team, named GB...
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Retired Ministry of Defence Police dog pulls through after life-saving surgery

A retired Ministry of Defence Police dog was saved thanks to his quick-thinking owner and the financial support of a charity.   Belgian Malinois Flint, now 11, was bred by the Ministry of Defence Police Dog Section at HMNB Devonport in Devon; both of his parents were police dogs. He was...
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Keeping your pets safe during a summer BBQ

Many of us can’t wait to fire up the barbecue when the weather heats up, but while we’re planning delicious alfresco meals and celebrating with family and friends, it’s easy to forget the hazards these sizzling summer get-togethers can pose to our furry family members.  PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing...
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MP meets VIPS (Very Important Pooches) during visit to Dogs Trust...

Member of Parliament for Ogmore, Chris Elmore, visited Dogs Trust Bridgend last week (Friday 22nd July) and was greeted by wagging tails from the pooches looking for new homes.  It was Chris’s second time at the rehoming centre in Pen-y-Fai and the team were on hand to chat to him about a...
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RSPCA urges pet owners to seek help rather than abandon pets

The RSPCA is again urging people to seek help if they cannot care for their pets because of the cost-of-living crisis after three kittens were abandoned in Leeds. Two male kittens and a female were discovered in a cardboard box lying in a refuse skip by a resident at Stanks...
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Free summer holiday fun at Pets at Home

Throughout the summer holidays Pets at Home is hosting free pet workshops in stores across the country with a range of interactive activities to help kids learn how to keep their pets cool in the summer sun. The 30-minute My Pet Pals workshops come as the country has been hit...
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Discover Dogs returns for those who are dotty about dogs

Tickets are now on sale for the capital’s biggest dog event, Discover Dogs, returning to ExCeL, London from 15 to 16 October 2022. Prospective owners, canine enthusiasts and dog lovers are all welcome to come and meet, greet and discover more about over 200 different breeds all gathering under one...
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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...