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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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RSPCA urge owners to insure their pets

The RSPCA is raising awareness about the importance of pet insurance as owners. The oldest and biggest animal welfare charity is raising awareness on the importance of insuring pets to help with the cost of those unexpected accidents and illnesses and avoid hefty vet bills. With pets visiting the vets around...
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Almost half of UK pet owner buy presents for their furry...

New research by Petplan has revealed that the UK is a nation of generous pet owners. The study which surveyed over 60,000 pet owners across the UK found that almost half are particularly fond of celebrating their pets at Christmas. Rabbit owners were found to be the most generous with over...
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Stray dog saved close to rehoming centre entrance

A stray dog found near the entrance of Dogs Trust Leeds is ready to find his forever home. Staff at Dogs Trust Leeds have rescued a stray dog after he was found near the entrance of their site on the busy A64. Named Scooby, the Lurcher, who is thought to be...
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RSPCA launch appeal after two dead puppies are dumped like rubbish

The RSPCA has launched an appear after two dead puppies were found dumped at the side of a road wrapped up in napkins. The two puppies were discovered by a dog-walker who found them on a footpath off Galingale View, in Newcastle-under-Lyme. When the dog-walker made the horrific discovery, she thought...
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Battersea dog first ever Staffie to be rehomed as prison search...

A homeless dog has become the first ever Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Staffie to be rehomed as a prison search dog. One-year-old Cookie is now training to detect drugs that are prevalent in the prison system and is the first of her breed to hold such an important role...
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Homeless hound hopes for a new home for his birthday

A dog who has spent all of his birthdays at Dogs Trust Merseyside is hoping to find his forever home for his birthday this year. Lurcher Paddy is hoping his birthday wish of a new home comes true this year after seeing more than 2,600 dogs head to their new...
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RSPCA launch appeal for life-saving surgery for puppy

The RSPCA has launched an urgent appeal to pay for life-saving surgery for a puppy in Yorkshire. Ten-week old puppy, Snoop was rescued by the RSPCA earlier this month when his owners were unable to afford his ongoing veterinary costs. The pup has been at the RSPCA’s Doncaster and Rotherham...
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Goood for your dog – goood for our planet

The first full sustainable brand of dog food with recyclable packaging is launched in the UK. Goood – sustainable premium dog food is the first sustainable brand of dog food launched in the UK with a full range of products from puppy to senior. The premium sustainable dog food is...
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SpareRoom launches think tank for pets

The first ever pet think tank has launched to address the lack of pet-friendly rental accommodation in the UK. The pet think tank is fronted by a team of pet-loving charities, landlord representatives, economists, vets and property pros. It was formed by SpareRoom in a bid to generate new ideas...
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Councils need more funds or animals could suffer says RSPCA

A new report from the RSPCA reveals the scale of difficulty that councils face in providing animal welfare services. The RSPCA has warned that animals could suffer as councils are being expected to deliver more welfare work with no extra money. Cash-strapped councils are legally obliged to run stray dog...
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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...