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Burgess Pet Care brings back Greyhound and Lurcher two-week takeover for...

Thousands of pounds worth of support for dog rescue centres across the UK has been guaranteed as Burgess Pet Care brings back its Greyhound and Lurcher Two-Week Takeover.  The campaign, spanning the passionate independent company’s social media channels, will run from January 27 to February 9, featuring real life stories...
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Webbox ships thousands of meals to help pets in Ukraine

Webbox has pledged to support pets impacted by the crisis in Ukraine with thousands of meals. They will be working with heroic charity, Breaking the Chains, who continue to operate in Ukraine’s most dangerous areas – areas that no other organisation can get to – to rescue animals, deliver supplies...
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Four kittens abandoned on doorstep in freezing temperatures in Leeds

The RSPCA is urging people to seek help and not abandon their animals after four kittens were found in a soggy cardboard box on one of the coldest and wettest days of the year so far in Leeds.  A member of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after the...
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Scooby-dooby-do you think you could give a home to Dillon the...

It’s a mystery why a fun-loving dog who resembles the famous Scooby Doo is still searching for his forever home after being in RSPCA care for over a year. Dillon the doberman arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre in Surrey after being found wandering the streets covered in bite...
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Webbox Pet Food Partners with DreamWorks Animation’s Puss in Boots: The...

Webbox, has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation to celebrate the release of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, in cinemas now. Fans around the UK had the opportunity to go on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to Spain inspired by the adventures of Puss in Boots, and the lucky winner has now...
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Border Collie from Derbyshire crowned Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes winner...

Pepper, a three-year-old Border Collie from Derbyshire, and her owner Paige Jepson, has triumphed at Crufts by winning the Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Competition on Sunday 12 March. Pepper (Jeplong Fire Cracker) beat 30 other talented dogs to be crowned the winner of the 2023 Good Citizen Pre-Beginner Stakes...
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Pets Choice celebrates three years since Bob Martin acquisition

It’s now over three years since pet food manufacturer Pets Choice acquired leading pet care brand Bob Martin. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, solidifying its position as one of the market-leading pet healthcare brands in the UK. Bob Martin has helped generations of pet owners keep...
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Dog Friendly Clinic scheme provides positive visits for pets  

Dogs Trust and the British Veterinary Behaviour Association (BVBA) have launched a Dog Friendly Clinic Scheme for practitioners to ensure that dogs and their owners have a positive experience when visiting clinics.   Many dogs find vet visits stressful, which can result in them being unwilling to enter clinics, being...
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New Series The Dog Academy to launch on Channel 4

Channel 4’s brand new dog behavioural series – The Dog Academy – starts on 30th March. The series will see a team of Britain’s top specialist trainers take on the nation's naughtiest dogs and instruct beleaguered owners in dog management skills and dog psychology. Each episode will air every Thursday at 8pm on...
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Gloucestershire woman crowned UK’s best dog breeder at Crufts

A woman from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, has won The Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition final at Crufts, the world’s greatest dog show, held on Thursday 9 March. Averil Cawthera-Purdy, who was joined by handlers Sean Gwynne, Fay Matthews-Jones and Nichola Gooch, won the ultimate breeder’s title with her team of Lireva Pomeranians in front...
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Vet’s Kitchen launches new competition for 2023

Vet's Kitchen has launched Woof & Well, a competition looking for tales of everyday heroism from owners to thank their dog for helping them feel better. Caring for a dog can benefit our mental health in so many ways. From keeping us active and boosting our confidence to helping us...
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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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Paleo Ridge unveils new puppy range: The ultimate start for growing...

Paleo Ridge, the award-winning provider of high-quality raw dog food, is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new Paleo Puppy range. Designed to give puppies the best possible start in life, this exciting addition to the popular Paleo Plus range offers optimal nutrition with carefully selected, premium ingredients. Paleo Puppy...