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RSPCA appeal after four cockapoos abandoned in Staffordshire are rescued 

Four cockapoos found abandoned in Alrewas, Staffordshire have been rescued by the RSPCA, and an appeal for information has been launched by the charity. The four dogs - all female - were found tied to a gate in the middle of a quarry off Barley Green Lane by a passing...
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Expert reveals what your cat really thinks about you

The past eighteen months have seen Brits spending more time than ever with their four-legged friends. Yet despite this, NEW research has revealed that 93% of cat owners are still confused by what their cat’s behaviour means: we are a nation baffled by our moggies. While there are 10.7 million...
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Royal Canin launches new Health Management range

Royal Canin is launching Health Management, which offers five tailored nutritional ranges designed to support optimal health in cats and dogs: Neutered, Adult, Mature, Dental and Calm. The launch includes pack size changes, new products and new premium packaging. Health Management is the sixth and final territory to launch from...
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Earth Animal joins Streetvet in supporting pets experiencing homelessness

Earth Animal has joined forces with charity StreetVet to raise money for the charity’s work supporting the pets of people experiencing homelessness.  Founded by husband and wife Dr Bob and Susan Goldstein, Earth Animal is dedicated to finding humane, holistic and sustainable ways of enhancing and preserving the quality of...
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Rosewood Pet Products launches one day sample sale

Rosewood Pet Products has announced a charity sample sale open to the public at its headquarters in Hortonwood, Telford, in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The event will take place on Saturday 11th September between 10am and 2pm. Customers will have the chance to pick up a range of...
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New survey reveals a quarter of Brits want their pets to...

According to various online sources, the making of a pet influencer owner includes owning a pet, setting up an Instagram account for your pet, editing their photos and developing their ‘voice’. There’s a heck of a lot more that goes into building a successful profile of course, but investment, persistence...
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Burgess Pet Care announces the launch of the Rabbit Awareness Action...

Burgess Pet Care has launched the Rabbit Awareness Action Group (RAAG), drawing on the combined knowledge of experts who have, for over 15 years, campaigned through Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) to improve the lives of rabbits. Led by Burgess Pet Care, members of RAAG, comprising the RSPCA, Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF), Wood...
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RSPCA rescues kitten after travelling from Wales to Leeds stuck in...

The RSPCA rescued a kitten which had become stuck in a car engine and travelled all the way from Wales to Leeds before the motorist realised his engine was ‘purring’. A member of the public arrived in Malvern Street, Leeds, on Thursday 12 August, after a long journey of around...
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Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence in crackdown on...

A new criminal offence for pet abduction is set to be introduced under government plans to crack down on pet theft following a reported rise in pets being stolen during the pandemic. The new law will recognise the welfare of animals and that pets are valued as more than...
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Picture Pawfect: Seven ways to capture perfect pooch photos!

We’re a nation of dog lovers, and love nothing better than snapping picture after picture of our beloved pet pooches. But have you ever taken countless photos, but never found the one? If you have, don’t worry! Experts at dog-friendly holiday rental company Canine Cottages, have revealed seven top ways...
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RSPCA appeals for support to help fund kitten’s eye surgery

The RSPCA Cotswolds branch is appealing to its generous supporters to help fund critical eye surgery for a poorly cat in its care. Andy was found in a garden in Sparkhill, Birmingham, with his three siblings. The litter were alone without their mum and suffering quite badly from cat flu....
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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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Woman who left bulldog with severe skin disease gets life ban...

A woman from Kent who left a bulldog to suffer with a severe skin infection has been banned from keeping dogs for life. Tanya Abalaf of High Street, Wouldham, Rochester, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a bulldog called Caesar by failing to provide him with adequate nutrition and...