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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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Agria first to insure pocket Bullies for life: Prioritising pet welfare...

Agria Pet Insurance has today announced its commitment to even more dog owners, taking a stance to support Pocket Bullies and their owners by providing lifetime veterinary fee cover for those in need of a pet insurance policy. Agria is the first insurer to offer lifetime veterinary fee cover to customers...
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I’m a vet and these are 6 things dog owners need...

Brits have been told to brace themselves for a summer heatwave, as the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have issued a heat health alert from Monday 24th June to 5pm on Thursday 27th June. With the UK set to experience a rise in temperatures, the UK’s leading emergency...
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Vets see five times more heatstroke cases during hot weather –...

Dog owners are being encouraged to get savvy about the risks from hot weather as the Met Office predicts it will soon turn "much warmer" in large parts of the country, as staggering new data shows vets see five times as many cases of heatstroke during hot weather than...
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Dogs Trust calls for puppies to join groundbreaking dog welfare study...

Dogs Trust is celebrating a major milestone in welcoming its 9,000th dog to its innovative Generation Pup study. The 9,000th dog to enrol in the study is a beautiful Golden Retriever pup Digby from the New Forest. Generation Pup is believed to be the first longitudinal study of its kind to include...
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Quirkiest dog friendly pubs in the UK revealed

The quirkiest dog-friendly pubs in the UK have been named by Eat Drink Meet, a new website that helps users discover nearby pubs, bars, and restaurants using unique filtering options. Eat Drink Meet offers more than other websites, with options to filter to ‘dog-friendly’, ‘pubs with a view’, ‘gastro pubs’, and...
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Hotels take the biscuit: holiday tax on our four-legged friends

Nowadays many people choose not to holiday abroad, instead opting for staycations so they don’t have to leave part of the family behind. Every pet owner knows there is no more heartbreaking sight than your dog watching as you pack a suitcase. They instinctively know they are excluded from...
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Pet charities unite to issue hot weather warning to cat and...

Cats Protection and Dogs Trust have joined forces to help owners keep their cats and dogs safe in the sun this summer. The two leading pet charities say that despite their different quirks and behaviours, cats and dogs are equally as vulnerable when it comes to hot weather. Alison Richards, Head...
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RSPCA appeals to find special home for partially sighted cat and...

The RSPCA is appealing to find a special home for a partially sighted cat and his best friend. Five-year-old white and black female cat Candy and four year old white male cat Kane came into the care of the RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham, Surrey, on 18 March after their previous owner could no longer...
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Say no to puppy yoga on International Yoga Day

This International Yoga Day (21 June), the RSPCA is urging animal-lovers to say no to the growing trend of puppy yoga. Puppy yoga is a so-called wellness trend where litters of puppies are drafted in to join human yoga classes. Many puppy yoga organisers say the classes help socialise the...
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Rescue dog ‘paw-sitively’ fabulous after weight loss seeks forever home

Dogs Trust Shrewsbury is currently home to Shadow the Siberian Husky who has been on an incredible weight loss journey, and although he’s not done yet, he is ready to start his journey to a new home.  Eleven-year-old Shadow arrived at the centre in February weighing 50kg and now comes in at...
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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...