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Kent based Dr Veneta adds an eagerly anticipated wellness variant to...

The range aims to tackle festive greed taking on the growing obesity epidemic among UK dogs. As a long-standing vet and accomplished canine nutritionist who advises countless pet producers about the nutritional make-up of their mass-market dog foods, Dr Veneta is only too aware how the festive season can unintentionally...
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Cat left behind after owner died found loving new home by...

A cat who was found straying after his owner passed away has been found a loving new home by national pet charity Blue Cross. The two year old ginger cat was found curled up on a doorstep in Fulham and was unable to stand on one of his paws. His finder,...
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How to keep your cat calm with new people in the...

Many people bought a dog or a cat for company during the past year of lockdowns, and pets everywhere have enjoyed their parents being at home more. The share of households with either a cat or dog has leapt to 59% in 2020-21, up from 41% in 2019-20 (Statista). According...
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YuMOVE reveals the top ten English counties for dog walking

With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, the ever-increasing population of 9m dogs and their owners will be looking to make the most of the English countryside with their furry friends over the coming months. From the Cornish coast to the breathtaking beauty of The Peak District...
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Britain’s loneliest dog spends 15 months in RSPCA care

The RSPCA has launched a special appeal to find a rural home for Bella the Beagle and lurcher cross who has waited more than 450 days for her forever home. Bella went into care at RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham, Surrey in February 2020 after she had been to...
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Preparing dogs for more socialising at home

From 17th May people in England can expect lockdown measures to be eased further, allowing us to have a limited number of guests in the home. Whilst this will be. welcome milestone in the government’s roadmap out of lockdown, Dogs Trust is urging dog owners to prepare their pets ahead...
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Duo banned from keeping animals after treatment of Staffs horses

A Crewe man and Newcastle-under-Lyme woman have been banned from keeping animals for a combined nine years following their mistreatment of horses in Staffordshire. William Braddock of McNeil Avenue in Crewe and Tina Price of Cemetery Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme both pleaded guilty to Animal Welfare Act offences in relation to horses...
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Animals to be formally recognised as sentient beings in domestic law

Vertebrate animals will be recognised as sentient beings for the first time in UK law thanks to the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, introduced in Parliament this week. The legislation will also ensure that animal sentience is taken into account when developing policy across Government through the creation...
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RSPCA branch in Rhyl sees surge in animals in need during...

A North-Wales based RSPCA branch saw a 27% increase of animals it helped last year during the Covid-19 pandemic. The RSPCA’s Clwyd and Colwyn Branch, which runs a Rhyl-based clinic on Vaughan Street, received more than 28,000 calls for assistance during 2020. They delivered frontline support to 3,464 animals, an...
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RSPCA looking for homes for 136 mice rescued from the same...

The RSPCA was called to a house in Atherstone, Warwickshire on Sunday 18 April after concerns were raised about the mice being kept in poor conditions. The rodents are Natal Multimammate mice, which are known for being prolific breeders and can have large litters. Unfortunately, none of the mice were...
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Seven ways to prevent pet theft

With the number of pet thefts on the rise, owners have been offered help and advice on how to protect their furry friends. The penny-pinching team at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk have collated the best tips on how to protect much-loved pets from theft, as the number of crimes has come to an...
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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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Dogs Trust issues winter alert: Beware the hidden danger of Antifreeze...

As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, Dogs Trust is urging pet owners to take extra care in protecting their furry friends from the hidden dangers of antifreeze. Commonly used in de-icing products, screen wash and in car engines, antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, a highly toxic substance that can...