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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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Award leaves County Durham vet practice feeling like the cat’s whiskers

A County Durham veterinary practice is the cat’s whiskers – after receiving a makeover for moggies. Prince Bishop Veterinary Hospital in Leadgate, near Consett has earned a top award for enhancing the care of feline patients. Cat and their owners can now benefit form a separate waiting area, away from the...
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Could gorgeous Gizmo be your new best friend?

The team at Dogs Trust Snetterton are appealing for a new home for gorgeous German Shepherd cross, Gizmo. Gizmo is a 5-year old German Shepherd cross who is ready to meet his new best friend and move into his fur-ever home. He is an outdoorsy boy who loves getting out...
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Britain’s top dogs revealed: Labradors lead, Corgis come back and Jack...

The Kennel Club has announced that old favourites appear to be taking the lead as the UK’s top dogs. Statistics released ahead of Crufts suggest old favourite breeds such as the Jack Russell and the Pembroke Welsh Corgi are soaring in popularity. Of the top ten fastest breeds to gain popularity...
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RSPCA appeal after dog found staggering down road in Blackburn

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found staggering down the middle of the road in Blackburn, Lancashire. The female German Shepherd type was emaciated with matted fur and covered in faeces. A member of the public who was driving spotted her on Pleckgate Road just...
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Chessie King launches PAWsonal training workout with Rover.com

Ahead of National Walking the Dog Day, Chessie King launches an exclusive workout with Rover.com, which dog owners can do with their four-legged friends. Rover.com has teamed up with personal trainers and body confidence influencer, Chessie King to launch the PAWsonal Training Plan a workout that dog owners and pups...
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Agria Pet Insurance advise new pet owners to choose carefully

Our pets mean more to us that our partners, so Agria Pet Insurance advise new owners to choose their pets - the love of their life - carefully. Following the revelation that in the UK alone, our pets influence our mood more than our partners, it shows how important it...
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How to pet proof your home

Itchpet.com’s in-house vet offers expert advice on the best ways to keep your house in tip top condition with a pesky pet. Have you ever come home to find the curtains chewed, rugs ripped up and plants scattered on the floor? Whether you have a new puppy or kitten –...
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Dog lovers needed to foster homeless hounds for Dogs Trust West...

Dogs Trust West London is calling on local dog lovers to consider opening their homes and hearts by volunteering to foster a dog. Dogs Trust’s Home from Home fostering scheme was launched in 2015 and finds foster homes for dogs that need an little extra TLC and time out from...
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Flea-ridden kitten found days away from death

A tiny kitten so badly affected by fleas and days away from death was found by a member of the public and rescued by Mayhew. Whilst fleas are an easily treatable parasite amongst most cat and dogs, young or small animals that become infected are at a high risk of...
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Big dog with huge heart is looking for love

A female Alaskan Malamute dog who is being cared for by the RSPCA is desperately seeking a new owner for Valentine’s Day. Willow has been in the care of RSPCA Bath Cats and Dogs Home for more than eight months, so the charity is keen for the 10-year old dog...
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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...