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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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Brits to splash £274 million on pets at Christmas

According to new research, pet owners are set to spend around £274 million on pets this Christmas. A study of UK pet owners commissioned by Natures Menu revealed that 81% of Brits admit to buying their four-legged friend a Christmas gift. The average amount Brits spend on canines or felines during...
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Man banned from keeping pets for involvement in puppy farm in...

A man has been handed a suspended sentence and banned from keeping animals for his involvement in running a puppy farm in Kent. Glen Hayes of Beatty Avenue, Gillingham, appeared at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on Monday 26 November for a sentencing hearing having been convicted early this month of 10...
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Inseparable doggy duo seeking ‘pawfect’ new home

Dogs Trust Ilfracombe is looking for a home for a devoted doggy due, who were found wandering the streets as strays. Two-year old Terriers, Bobbie and Billy were taken into the rehoming centre earlier this month and they are totally devoted to one another. Staff say that they are looking...
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RSPCA highlight importance of legacies for animals in need

It cost more than £20,000 to feed the dogs in RSPCA care last year, and the charity highlights the importance of legacies this Giving Tuesday (27 November). Giving Tuesday is the time of year when we are encouraged to think about what we can give back to charities. Even if...
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Over 80% of dog owners will buy Christmas presents for their...

New research finds over 80% of dog owners will be buying a Christmas present for their canine companion this year. A new study by Mars Petcare UK and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has revealed that eight out of 10 dog owners in the UK are planning to put their...
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Vet charity shares advice to keep dogs safe during Road Safety...

To coincide with Road Safety Week, PDSA are warning that it’s not just humans who are at risk from the perils of road traffic. Every year PDSA vets see hundreds of pets that have been involved in horrific road traffic accidents – and the longer evenings in winter might bring...
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Dogs Trust launches Christmas ad with a difference

Dogs Trust is urging people not to buy a dog as a present this Christmas with their new festive advert. As Black Friday – one of the busiest shopping days of the year – arrives, one charity is bucking the trend and asking people not to buy something very particular...
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Kitten dumped outside vet practice

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a kitten was dumped outside a veterinary practice in London. The kitten who has been nicknamed Raccoon by staff, was found dumped in a pet carrier outside Medivet in Enfield on Monday 19 November. RSPCA Inspector Jemima Cooper went to collect the little kitty,...
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More than half of pet owners enjoy the company of their...

More than half of pet owners admit they enjoy the company of their pet more than of their best friends, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found that despite the stresses and strains of modern life our bonds with our pets remain strong and is even...
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Fireworks petition backed by 358,000 people handed in to UK government

Fireworks campaigners today handed in a petition backed by 358,000 people, calling on the government to restrict their use. The RSPCA and FAB Firework Abatement UK today visited the Office for Product Safety and Standards in Birmingham with the petition which renews calls for an urgent review into the existing,...
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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...