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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’ kitten trapped down a pipe survives against all odds

The RSPCA rescued a six-week old kitten who was trapped down a six foot vertical pipe in Stafford. A member of the public contacted the RSPCA on Monday 30 November after they spotted a kitten trapped down a six foot vertical pipe at Moorfield Industrial Estate in Newcastle Road. The member...
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Barking Heads partners with Rushton Dog Rescue to help feed rescue...

Ethical dog food brand, Barking Heads has partnered with Rushton Dog Rescue to provide meals to abandoned and abused dogs this festive season. Starting from 1st December, Barking Heads will donate one meal to Rushton Dog Rescue every time someone joins their mailing list or places an order on its...
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Experts warn of unwanted creepies in your Christmas tree

New research reveals that your Christmas tree is capable of bringing in some unwanted guests into your home including, aphids, spiders, fleas and ticks. A new report from tails.com has found only one in every 100 fleas ever is seen by a pet owner, so whilst you might say you...
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Top tips to have a stress-free Christmas with your pets

With Christmas not too far away, some people are already putting their trees and decorations up to spread some festive cheer during these difficult times. Pets have helped many of us stay positive during a stressful year and will most definitely be included in the festivities, with some pet parents...
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Rescue dog Charlie is on paw patrol

A Springer Spaniel who was handed in to Dogs Trust Leeds has started a new life in law enforcement, having passed his training to be a specialist police dog. One-year old Charlies owners gave him up when he was five months old after realising they weren’t ready for a dog....
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Kitten found ‘nearly dead’ after being abandoned in shoebox

The RSPCA is caring for a young kitten named Lucky who was found in a shoebox and dumped next to a bin on a farm in Kent. The kitten is now in the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District branch after she was found by workmen on November 23...
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Nation’s dog owners set to spend £162m on pets

Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. According to research by Guide Dogs, almost three-quarters of dog owners will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92...
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More than 4,600 animals reported dumped to RSPCA last winter

The RSPCA received more than 4,600 reports of abandoned animals last winter and is worried a surge in pet ownership could lead to more this year. Last winter, the charity received 4,650 reports of abandoned animals, including 128 horses, 193 rabbits and 1,401 cats. Dogs were the most abandoned pet...
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Don’t be tempted by DIY pet treatments, warn Blue Cross

Blue Cross warns against DIY treatments after shaved cat infested with fleas was brought into their care. Pet charity, Blue Cross is urging owners to contact their vet if their pet needs treatment after a cat came into their care having been shaved in a desperate bid by an owner...
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How to puppy-proof your Christmas tree

With a real boom in puppy sales during the Coronavirus pandemic, many new pet parents are asking how to puppy-proof your tree. As hundreds of families across the country prepare to face their first Christmas with a furry friend by their side, Josh Lyle from Pines and Needles shares his...
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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...