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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...
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Cat thrown from cat carrier and abandoned looking for new home

A cat who was tipped out of a cat carrier before being abandoned in Finsbury Park is now looking for his forever home. Seven-year old black and white cat Cloud is looking for a home at the RSPCA Southall Cattery in Hounslow. The male cat came into the charity’s care...
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One in five Brits cut holiday short because they miss their...

New research from Rover.com reveals that Brits are barking mad for their dogs with 1 in 5 (22%) cutting a holiday short because they missed their dog. The study by the dog walking and sitting app also showed that interestingly, this number rises to 1 in 4 (26%) men, compared...
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RSPCA hopes for happy ending for kitten Cinderella

RSPCA staff are hoping for a happy ending for a little kitten who was rescued just after the stroke of midnight after being abandoned. A member of the public contacted the animal welfare charity after finding the tiny black kitten dumped in a bag by the Trent and Mersey Canal...
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Avoid pet anxiety when the kids go back to school

Stress in pets can be an all-year round problem, but at certain times of the year it can be more prevalent. With the kids due to go back to school, some pets may develop separation anxiety after spending the whole summer with their human companions. Natural health company, nutravet highlight some...
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Can you spot the puppy in under 21 seconds?

To help celebrate National Dog Day on Monday, Natures Menu has created a new brainteaser to make you go barking mad. Can you spot the puppy amongst the dogs in the image above? The average person takes 21.2 seconds to find the adorable puppy packed amongst the dogs. The graphic has...
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Six things to consider when choosing a dog breed

Prospective pet owners looking to bring a dog into the family have been offered some top tips for choosing the bets breed. Pet experts from Pure Pet Food have revealed six important factors which much be considered when it comes to choosing the perfect canine companion. The amount of time you...
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Newborn kittens dumped in a plastic bag and left to die

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two newborn kittens were dumped in a plastic bag and left next to some bins in Leicester. The make kittens, who were about three days old when found, still had their eyes closed and their umbilical cords attached. They were discovered in a plastic...
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Fish4Dogs sponsored event is soaring success

Fish4Dogs is flying high after sponsoring the second annual UK Flyball League (UKFL) Championship. The event saw more than 850 dogs and 650 handlers attend the Lincolnshire Showground which the League has now made its championship base. It incorporated racing across the grades: from pre-cadet and intermediate (little league) through...
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Are you prepared for a puppy?

With Britain being a nation of dog lovers, Paws.com provide some tips to think about when getting a dog. Many dog owners suggest that summer is the ideal time for getting a puppy with the longer and warmer days making it easier to exercise and housebreak your puppy. It is also...
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Gizmo’s ‘Great Escape’ takes Mayhew on an unusual rescue mission

A three-year old cat had to be rescued after seeking refuge in a neighbour’s house from loud noises from a building site. Gizmo failed to return home one night and unbeknownst to his owner, after being spooked by loud noises coming from a building site on the housing estate where...
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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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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...