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Crufts 2025 tickets go on sale: World’s greatest celebration of dogs...

Dogs from all walks of life are preparing to put their best paws forward, as tickets are now on sale for Crufts 2025, which is returning to the NEC in Birmingham, from 6 – 9 March. Organised by The Kennel Club, the four-day event, which is expected to welcome over...
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Don’t leave dogs unattended in cars. Full stop

Motorists are being urged to avoid leaving their beloved pet dogs on their own in cars for any amount of time - regardless of the weather. The experts at LeaseCar.uk and its sister site LeaseElectricCar.co.uk have been exploring the changing internal temperatures of a car with different temperatures outside. And...
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RSPCA appeal: Five puppies abandoned in box in park

The RSPCA is appealing for information after five ‘vulnerable’ puppies were found abandoned in a box in a Surrey park. A member of the public was shocked to stumble upon a small box with five crying puppies inside when they were walking through Heathervale Recreation Ground in New Haw, Addlestone,...
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Dog owners warned over the dangers of purple shampoo

Bizarrely, a new TikTok trend has emerged of dog owners using purple shampoo on their dogs. While this might seem harmless enough, the sudden craze has been flagged as a concern from Head Vet at tails.com as the “chemicals within the product cause skin irritation”. Dr Sean McCormack is warning...
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Thousands of paws unite for charity across Europe

After a pandemic pause, the Agria Dog Walk is back for 2022 hosted by Adam Henson, Cotswolds farmer and rural TV Presenter. Join us on 21stMay for a circular 3km- to 5km-walk around Waddesdon Manor, one of the UK’s loveliest National Trust sites. Agria, the UK’s most trusted pet insurer, will...
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Cat spends 365 days in RSPCA care looking for his fur-ever...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a fur-ever home for a cat called Bee Bee who has been in the charity’s care for over one year. Bee Bee, an eight-year-old male black and white cat, was rescued last May when he was found as a stray with a large abscess...
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Pet regret: Nearly one in 10 pet owners regrets not adopting

Nearly one in 10 (9%) UK pet owners who chose to purchase a cat or dog now regrets not adopting their animal companion instead, a survey by GoCompare pet insurance has revealed. Young people are the most likely to feel this way, according to the comparison site, as 15% of...
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Dynamic doggy duo have double the love to give to their...

Staff at Dogs Trust West Calder have their fingers crossed that dynamic duo, Thelma & Louise, will soon find their forever family after being overlooked for so long. The gorgeous greyhound sisters also have their paws crossed that their wait will soon be over! The centres Canine Carers are currently...
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Pooch & Mutt launches competition to design Christmas 2022 advent calendar

Following the success of its 2021 doggy advent calendar, the wellness brand for dogs Pooch & Mutt is handing over the reins to dog-loving children across the UK to help design its 2022 advent calendar. Budding artists aged 16 and under will have the opportunity for their design to feature...
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Devoted dog-lovers celebrate total of 46 years helping homeless hounds

1999 was the year the Euro was launched, the London Eye appeared on the South Bank and pop group Steps started the year off at number one with hit single Tragedy. But as far as Dogs Trust Shrewsbury was concerned it is best remembered as the year dog-lovers Jane Davies...
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Thin Blue Paw charity saves life of retired police dog ‘on...

A dog welfare charity that supports retired police dogs has paid for life-saving emergency treatment for a former sniffer dog.   Springer spaniel Bailey, 10, spent more than eight years working as a cash, drugs and weapons detection dog with Humberside Police. The enthusiastic and dedicated spaniel joined the force at 14-months-old...
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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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Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens 

A couple from Cheshire have been sentenced after their two five-month-old ginger kittens were physically abused and left with severe injuries. Mark Nenna and Abigayle Nenna both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended...