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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...
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Rosewood Pet launches exciting new product range

Rosewood Pet Products has introduced an exciting new line-up to its collection of pet toys, beds, treats and accessories. The pet brand has also released new additions to its popular Battersea and Morris & Co collections. Rosewood Pet has introduced the following: Play time  Available in selected stores and online retailers...
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Good enouigh to eat! Larger than life edible house ‘pups’ in...

Fresh dog food brand, Butternut Box, created a larger than life, edible house for dogs to shine a light on the importance of feeding fresh and inspire dog owners to make healthier food choices for their pets. Dog lovers and their four-legged friends flocked to Sherwood Pines, Nottinghamshire to see the...
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As Sir Keir Starmer welcomes a Siberian kitten to Downing Street,...

As the Prime Minister and his family welcome a Siberian kitten to Downing Street, the nation’s infamous chief mouse-catcher, Larry, will no longer be the only kit-on-the-block, as Sir Keir Starmer’s new kitten, moves in. Welcoming new furry family members can be an exciting moment for any pet owner, but...
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Southampton raw pet food retailer introduces frozen deliveries nationwide

A Southampton raw pet food retailer has announced it has expanded its delivery service to now include national deliveries. Healthy Pet Store in Totton had previously only delivered to postcodes in its county and neighbouring counties through its own vans. By introducing national delivery, it will now be able to...
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Llandogo dog lover takes on half-marathon in memory of her four-legged...

A LLandogo dog lover is pounding the pavements in preparation for taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon next month to raise money for dogs in need, in memory of her own dog who passed away in January.  With just a month to go, Clara Jellings is running, cycling and walking...
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Battersea dogs and cats kick off a month of celebrating rescue...

Rescue dogs and cats at leading animal welfare charity, Battersea, have kickstarted their own celebrations to show their support for Battersea’s Wear Blue for Rescue this September. Canine and feline residents in the charity’s care had their very own ‘pawties’ at Battersea, adorned with blue-themed decorations and toys to mark...
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Surprising human foods that could extend your pet’s lifespan

The secret to a longer, healthier life for your beloved pet could be hiding in plain sight – right in your kitchen cupboards! With food prices having soared by 30.6% between May 2021 and May 2024, British households are still feeling the pinch of rising living costs. As a...
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Urgent appeal for permanent foster home for dog with irreparable leg

RSPCA staff are urgently looking for a permanent foster home for a dog with a damaged leg who has been in kennels for more than 18 months. Collie-cross Mia, aged eight, was rescued from Cyprus by another charity and brought over to the UK. She was taken in by the RSPCA in...
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Neglected rabbit rescued with overgrown front teeth that had curled like...

The RSPCA is highlighting the importance of good rabbit welfare after a neglected pet was rescued by the charity with front teeth that were so overgrown they resembled tusks.  Staff at the RSPCA’s Manchester & Salford Branch were shocked when Bobby, a grey Standard Rex rabbit, arrived in their care last month...
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Caught on live webcam: birth of pony charity’s newest foal

A Southwest equine welfare charity has just released incredible webcam footage of the natural field birth of a tiny colt foal at one of the charity’s Devon sites. The Mare and Foal Sanctuary’s rescued mare Nia delivered him in a quiet pasture at the Newton Abbot sanctuary late last week,...
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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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Man in court for hunting with dogs and treating injuries himself

A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence and disqualified from keeping dogs after using his terriers to hunt wildlife and treating their injuries at home himself. Peter Bewsher of Greendykes, Egremont, Cumbria, was in court on Tuesday (6 November) after three dogs were rescued by the RSPCAas part of...