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Is it safe to take your dog for a walk during...

As weather warnings are issued up and down the UK for the arrival of Storm Eowyn, dog owners up and down the country will be asking themselves ‘Is it safe to take my dog for a walk?’ and “How do I keep my dog calm during the storms?”. With this...
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RSPCA rescues tiny kitten after taking 30-mile journey under a car...

The RSPCA rescued a seven-week old kitten from under the bonnet of a car which had just driven a 30-mile journey with the cat trapped inside. Luckily, the young male cat did not suffer any burns or injuries throughout the journey and has now been offered a loving home by...
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National Dog Day: the Nation’s cutest pooches, as submitted by you

To celebrate National Dog Day on the 26th August, Safestyle UK has launched a nationwide #DoginWindow photo competition asking dog owners to share their best snaps to find the UK’s cutest pooch. Life in lockdown has resulted in many dog owners spending more time than ever at home with their furry friends,...
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Battersea offers advice for owners and finders of unwanted kittens

Battersea is urging people to bring unwanted and abandoned kittens, litters and pregnant cats to rescues as kitten season ramps up. During the summer months, Battersea often sees a higher number of pregnant cats and kittens coming through the doors of their three centres, an annual trend known as ‘kitten...
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Dogs Trust Shoreham rehomes long-term lodger during lockdown

One of Dogs Trust Shoreham’s most overlooked pooches has finally found their forever home after spending 653 days in their care. Whilst rehoming was paused temporarily at the start of the coronavirus outbreak, rehoming centre staff were able to responsibly find their dogs the right homes through a virtual matching service - using video-based home checks...
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RSPCA rescues feisty fox cub after he gets himself stuck on...

The RSPCA rescued a fox which had fallen into a dock and was stranded on a floating raft in the centre of the water outside the Excel Centre in London. The charity received a call to alert them that the fox was in a bit of a predicament. Inspector Mitchell...
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Celebrity canines smash PDSA fundraising records

Three celebrity spaniels and their owner has raised a remarkable £100,000 for PDSA in less than six weeks. A devoted owner and his famous four-legged Spaniel companions, Max, Paddy and Harry, have broken records for the largest sum raised for vet charity PDSA by a single volunteer fundraiser. Kerry Irving, the...
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RSPCA officer helps to revive newborn kitten found without mum

The RSPCA rescued a newborn kitten which had somehow been separated from its mum and was struggling without her. The tiny cat still had her eyes closed and umbilical cord attached and couldn’t have been more than a day or two old. A member of the public spotted the kitten...
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PDSA Vets highlight importance of pet insurance

As many people welcome new pets into their lives during lockdown, PDSA highlight the importance of pet insurance. While taking on a new pet can be a wonderful time, there are significant costs to consider including ensuring pets are covered by insurance should they become unexpectedly ill or be injured...
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Animal Friends Insurance shares claims data to help inform dog owners

Animal Friends Pet Insurance has released data from 260,000 claims made last year to help potential dog owners make an informed decision on the breed they choose. Puppy purchases have risen dramatically during and post-lockdown, and these decisions have been made quickly, new owners may not understand the breed they...
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nutravet launch new kidney health supplement for cats and dogs

Nutravet® has launched its new, next generation, kidney health product into its range of veterinary exclusive nutraceuticals. Launched this month (August 2020), nutraren provides multi-action support to aid healthy kidney function in dogs and cats in an easy to administer gel capsule. The unique combination of scientifically proven and high strength...
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Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...

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...
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Dogs Trust asks dog lovers to head outdoors to help homeless...

As memories of Christmas fade along with our commitment to New Year’s resolutions, Dogs Trust is asking dog-lovers to set themselves a fresh challenge by putting their best foot - or paw - forward to support dogs in need.    Dogs Trust is launching its ‘99k for Canines’ challenge, encouraging dog-lovers...