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Newly commissioned report reveals wellbeing wonders of bonding time with pets

A new report shows that strong emotional bonds with pets bring important mental and physical benefits To celebrate the quiet moments of connection between pet parents and their four-legged family members, Lily’s Kitchen, the B Corp pet food brand, has commissioned a series of portraits capturing these cherished moments of...
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Don’t fall victim to pet adoption myths warns pet care experts

As the cost-of-living crisis hits the UK, pet adoption is on the brink of an epidemic. Shelters are experiencing huge pressures, with pet abandonment at its highest, pet adoption at its lowest and reduced funding. The huge misconceptions about shelter pets and the adoption process are also adding increased pressure...
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Battersea issues advice on keeping pets safe this fireworks season

With Diwali and Bonfire Night just around the corner, people all over the nation will be looking forward to enjoying some festive parties and fireworks displays. However, while this may be very exciting for humans, Battersea warns that this can be a very distressing time for our pets.   Thankfully, Battersea...
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Man caught by CCTV beating cat banned from keeping animals for...

A man who carried out a sustained attack on a cat in a Chester street has received a five-year ban on keeping animals. Artur Zakowicz was captured on CCTV taken on March 24 committing the cowardly act in Charles Street near to the defendant’s home. The footage showed him grabbing the...
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Nottinghamshire dog and owner crowned winner of agility Starters Cup Final...

Lindsay Furze from Langar, Nottinghamshire, and her dog, Hang on to yourself (Bowie), a three-year-old Border Collie/Poodle cross, won the Starters Cup Final for intermediate dogs at Discover Dogs, which took place last weekend. The Starters Cup, The Kennel Club’s premier agility competition for dogs new to agility, was created...
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Dragonfly Products launches devilish doggy treat pack for Halloween

With spooky season just around the corner, natural dog food retailer Dragonfly Products has launched a Halloween pack to allow your pup to get involved with the festivities. The ghoulish goody bag is jam-packed with terrifying treats, including: Windpipe (Beef trachea) Beef Trachea natural dog treats are great for all dogs but...
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New Christmas turkey dinner and selection box for dogs

This holiday season, Burns Pet Nutrition, the leading healthy pet food company, is thrilled to announce the release of two new limited-edition festive feasts for dogs; a new Christmas dinner and a Christmas Selection Box. Rather than feeding your dog leftover turkey and stuffing, which is unhealthy and harmful for...
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Not perfect but worth it: Three-legged Lurcher finds her happy ending

An affectionate and playful three-legged Lurcher named Puffin has started a new life in Middlesex after spending almost three months in the care of leading animal welfare charity, Battersea.   Two-year-old Puffin was brought to Battersea’s Old Windsor centre after being found as a stray. On arrival at the centre, the charity's...
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Cambridgeshire agility stars qualify for Crufts at London’s biggest dog event

Becci Hodson from Peterborough and her dog, Heikym Rumba at Beninja (Jaffa) won the Medium Anything ButCollie (ABC) Semi-Final at Discover Dogs, and have qualified for the finals at Crufts 2023. The Medium ABC semi-finals saw 16 dogs and their handlers compete having earned enough qualifying points during heats taking...
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Introducing Westley, a high-quality, sustainable petware brand, designed with dogs and...

Westley is a new petware brand that has sustainability and ethics at its core. All of its products are designed to support both owner and pet, resulting in high-quality accessories that are not only stylish, but also highly functional. From leads, collars and harnesses for your dog, to bum bags...
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RSPCA appeal after tortured kitten found with multiple burns and head...

*Warning distressing images included* A kitten believed to have been tortured over a period of time after he was found with various burns across his body and a head injury is now in the care of the RSPCA. The eight months-old male kitten was spotted wandering around a building site in...
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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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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...