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Puppies rescued from caravan survive deadly disease to live fab new...

Two puppies who were rescued alongside 34 others from a ‘boiling hot’ caravan filled with rubbish are now living fabulous new lives by the sea. RSPCA officers were called to an industrial estate in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on 26 July 2021 when locals raised the alarm. Inspector Georgina Bowles said: “There were concerns...
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The Dog Treat Company introduces Snibbles range to the UK

The Dog Treat Company is set to launch their range of vegetarian treats for dogs in the UK, at PATS Telford next week. In 2018, The Dog Treat Company’s first vegan-friendly/gluten free treat was a breakout success (coconut, chia and turmeric) at targeting the growing number of UK dogs suffering...
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Lost sock almost cost a puppy his life

A six-month old puppy called Rocky needed lifesaving surgery after PDSA vets discovered he had swallowed an entire sock. Owner Maxine Holliday noticed her Labrador puppy was unwell when he started vomiting and couldn’t keep food or water down. Rocky was admitted for tests, with x-rays revealing a foreign object causing...
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Oldest staffie needs new forever home to rest her paws

The oldest Staffordshire Bull Terrier to ever be looked after at Dogs Trust Loughborough is hoping that a new forever home is just around the corner. Since opening in the summer of 2012, the team at the Wymeswold rehoming centre have found forever homes for more than 150 Staffordshire Bull...
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Company of Animals team help Romanian dog rescue project

A team of volunteers from Company of Animals recently travelled to Romania to work with a local charity helping to make a difference to the plight of abandoned dogs. The charity, A Better Life Dog Rescue is on a mission to save as many dog’s lives as they can in...
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nutravet celebrates five years calming anxious pets

Natural animal health company Nutravet celebrates five years naturally calming anxious pets fast. Their high quality, fast acting calming supplement, Nutracalm was launched in 2014 to help reduce stress for pets, as well as reduce unwanted or unruly behaviour. Nutracalm was developed to fill a gap in the market for a...
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Dog owners warned of deadly disease

New research reveals that pet owners’ understanding of lungworm is still low, as parasite spreads. According to new research, millions of dog owners are unaware of a deadly disease spreading across the UK. While half (52%) of dog owners are unaware of lungworm, 39% admitted they didn’t know exactly what it...
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Couple disqualified from keeping animals

RSPCA and police raided 4Paws site in Lincolnshire in February 2018 and removed 160 animals from unsuitable conditions. A couple who imported 4,600 dogs from overseas over a 15-month period were today handed suspended prison sentences and disqualified from keeping animals after police and RSPCA officers removed 160 animals from...
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Puppy promotion for Fish4Dogs retailers

Fish4Dogs has launched a limited-edition promotional puppy pack to help independent retailers develop new customer relations with owners of new puppies. The Essential Puppy Pack is available now – ideally timed to meet the autumn/winter increase in puppy ownership. Each box contains a bag of Fish4Dogs Finest Ocean White Fish...
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Dogs across the UK go mad for walkies with PitPat

Dogs around the UK are going mad for walkies as PitPat launches its first ever TV advert for dogs. Dog-walking hasn’t changed much since the dawn of time, the last innovation was the ball-thrower. But with half the UK’s dogs not getting enough exercise and being classed as overweight, a...
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Alleycat learns to walk at Battersea after being abandoned

An eleven-month old cat at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been learning to walk after being found in an alleyway unable to use her back legs. Fortunately for the young cat, a passing couple noticed a pushchair had appeared in an alleyway by their home in Lambeth and when...
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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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Woman forced to choose between her beloved cat or hoe as...

Animal welfare charity, Battersea, is calling on the public to support the Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of its upcoming discussions in Parliament, highlighting the real-life struggles of renters like Ailish, who have faced heartbreaking decisions due to restrictive pet policies.  The Renters’ Rights Bill, which includes vital provisions for pet...