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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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Long-term Dogs Trust lodger turns superstar

Staff at Dogs Trust Evesham are super proud to see one of their long-term residents graduate from dog training classes. Eight-year old Crossbreed Dan has been in the care of Dogs Trust Evesham since January and has been working with the expert training team to help him cope in different...
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Tiny kitten beats odd to survive horrific dog bite injuries

A young kitten who suffered terrible facial injuries after a dog attack has now found her forever home. Zoey, the eight-month old ginger kitten, was taken into the care of RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital in London in March after she was bitten by a dog in her previous home. The...
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1 in 5 owners admit they don’t scoop their dog’s poop

Research has found that 1 in 5 dog owners are not cleaning up every time their pet fouls in a public place, despite rising fines. While the majority of the 2000 pet owners surveyed claimed to pick up after their dog on every occasion, 18% admitted that they often leave...
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RSPCA highlight plight of older animals left behind in its care

This ‘International Homeless Animals Day’ (17 August), the RSPCA is raising awareness of the forgotten animals left in its care. Dogs, cats and horses aged over seven years all wait longer for their new home – according to new figures from the charity relating to adoption trends from 2018. The RSPCA...
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Could it be fifth time lucky for ex-racing Greyhound?

Dogs Trust Merseyside are appealing for a home for an ex-racing Greyhound who has been ready to speed off to a new home four times, only to be let down. Four-year old Sophie arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre just before Christmas last year. Since then she has seen 25...
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Cats overlooked by potential adopters for two years

Two older cats, Posh and Kiki have been patiently waiting to be adopted for two years. The due are available for rehoming from the RSCPA Kidderminster and District branch in Worcestershire where they have been waiting for a long time. They were taken into RSPCA care because sadly their elderly owner...
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Battersea dog gets his very own emotional support pug

A big dog who was too scared to leave his kennel has grown in confidence thanks to the help of a tiny pug. Being large in size with cropped ears and a docked tail, it’s not surprising that at first glance people may find one-year old Fraser intimidating. Unnecessary tail and...
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Eco-pet food brand embraces sustainable packaging

Eco pet food brand, Different Dog introduce plastic-free, compostable pots packed full of goodness. Pet lovers are invariably a compassionate bunch that care about the future of the planet, as well as their pooches’ health and wellbeing.   So, it’s no surprise that pioneering dog-food brand, Different Dog has launched plastic-free, compostable...
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Is this Britain’s oldest dog?

A dog that was adopted from Dogs Trust at the grand old age of 14 is still going strong seven years on – and having the time of his life. Now the Dogs Trust team are wondering if Taffy could be Britain’s oldest dog. Handsley and Michelle Townhill adopted Taffy...
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RSPCA issues advice after giant tortoise is found wandering through a...

A woman had to push a giant tortoise home in a wheelbarrow after finding him strolling through a field in Hertfordshire. The incident – one of 952 incidents involving tortoises reported to the RSPCA each year – has sparked a reminder to all tortoise owners to ensure their pet is...
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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...