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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...
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Review – ‘Feline Spooky’ Halloween box from Gus & Bella

With Halloween not too far away, what better way to celebrate with the cats in our lives than to enjoy a spooky themed subscription box from Gus & Bella. The ‘Feline Spooky’ Halloween special box includes a total of 10 products for cats and their owners. Three treats for the...
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Being proactive with the health of your pet

For many, dogs are more than just pets - they're members of the family. We love them, care for them, and god forbid anything were to happen to them. Many don't realise, however, that through this love and offer of constant treats, their dog's health is brought into question. In fact,...
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Young tabby seeks shelter with strangers to give birth

A young stray cat was rescued by Mayhew after seeking shelter with a stranger to give birth safely. One-year old Peeky was due to give birth when she visited a stranger’s house multiple times over the course of a few days – scouting it out as a potential ‘maternity ward’. The...
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After waiting almost a year, former stray lands paws in forever...

After waiting exactly 340 days to find her special someone, one of Dogs Trust Ilfracombe’s longest-term residents has trotted off to her forever home. Three-year old Lurcher Amber arrived at the West Down based rehoming centre in October 2019 after originally being found wandering the streets and has been waiting...
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Research shows that pets get us through the toughest of times

According to a recent survey, over 90% of owners say that their pet has helped them through stressful or traumatic times. From grief to mental health issues, and recently, dealing with the consequences of the pandemic, pets are providing their owners with essential emotional support. The research was carried out by...
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Labrador’s 3kg ‘football-sized’ lump is successfully removed

A nine-year old Labrador retriever was rushed to White Cross Vets, Eccleshill, for the removal of a huge lump from his side and hind leg. Weighing in at a whopping 3.3kg and having rapidly swollen to the size of a football, it wasn’t just any old lump – it was...
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RSPCA urges public not to forget rescue dogs after surge in...

The RSPCA is urging new dog owners to ‘Adopt Don’t Shop’ this Adoptober as new figures reveal the number of people looking for puppies online during lockdown soared by 650% and imports of dogs doubled. During lockdown, google searches for ‘Puppies near me’ increased by 650% with 15,000 searches in...
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Win a 5kg bag of True Instinct Raw Boost

We have teamed up with True Instinct to give 7 dog owners the chance to win a whopping prize! True Instinct, the leading expert in high-meat natural pet food, is giving away a whopping 5kg of its Raw Boost Free Range Chicken for adult dogs to seven lucky pet...
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Miracle moggy Scar recovers from horrific injury, thanks to Merseyside vets

A stray cat left roaming the streets with a horrific facial injury has found his forever home with the caring student veterinary nurse who helped to save his life.  Scar is recovering after undergoing emergency surgery at Rutland House Referrals in St Helens on a gruesome face and neck wound...
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PitPat offers customers free FirstVet video appointments as part of the...

FirstVet has announced it partnership with PitPat, the UK’s leading dog activity monitor which also offers pet-focused perks and rewards through its Life plan. From today, PitPat Life plan members will be able to book free video vet appointments via their mobile devices as part of the set of...
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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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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...