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Attlee crowned Purr Minister 2024: Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s cat takes top...

Battersea is thrilled to announce the winner of the charity’s coveted Purr Minister 2024 title: Attlee the cat, representing Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons.  This victory is particularly historic as it marks a second win for Sir Lindsay, who previously triumphed in 2020 with his...
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PDSA offers advice on how to keep pets safe this autumn

With summer nearly over and autumn almost here, the change of seasons can be a brilliant time for you and your pets, and a time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as trees change from green to an array of rustic hues. It’s also important to be aware of the seasonal...
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Over half of Brits are spending more on their pets than...

Birthday budgeting can be a tricky conversation between friends, partners, and relatives – how much should you be spending on each other? Well, as it turns out, many Brits are splashing the cash on their beloved pets than they are their human loved ones! A new study by greetings card marketplace,...
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How to be a responsible horse owner this autumn and winter

If you’re a horse owner, you’ll know just how much the weather can impact their diet, turnout routine, and overall quality of life. So, as the seasons start to change and the weather gets colder, there are a few key things to start changing or incorporating into your horse’s...
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Kennel Club to host free webinar as part of commitment to...

The Kennel Club’s health team is hosting a free webinar for owners, breeders and veterinary professionals who would like to find out more about brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a progressive breathing disorder that can impair a dog’s ability to exercise, play, eat and sleep. The webinar, part of a...
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Suspended prison sentence for Lancashire woman who kept 11 animals in...

A woman who allowed cats and dogs to suffer in appalling conditions at her faeces-strewn home has been given a 10-week prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, and banned from keeping all animals for five years. Louise Tucker was told by magistrates she had come “very close to imprisonment” after...
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Cheeky spaniel Percy lands himself in dog house and needing life-saving...

A borders veterinary practice has been praised for saving the life of a mischievous spaniel who ate the plastic lining of his owner’s car boot. Percy, a 13-month-old black and white cocker spaniel, is lucky to be alive after becoming extremely ill when he ate the boot liner while travelling...
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Burgess Pet Care’s Sensitive Dog Food secures listing with another major...

Burgess Pet Care is delighted to announce that it has secured its second major supermarket listing in as many months for Burgess Sensitive dog food. The complete range of Burgess Sensitive, comprising 2kg bags in Puppy, Lamb, Salmon, Turkey, and Senior, has today landed on Asda’s shelves, initially across 161 stores...
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Dogs Trust issues advice to keep dogs safe during September heatwave

As the country basks in some surprise September sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal. With summer finally...
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Vets issue hot weather warning as September brings late summer heatwave

Vets have issued an emergency warning to dog owners, cautioning that temperatures above 20C could put your dog at risk of heatstroke. With temperatures predicted to rise above 30C in parts of the UK this week, including London and the South East - the UK’s leading emergency pet emergency service, Vets...
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Ask a vet: Why is my dog scooting its bum?

When you think of dogs in pop culture, you almost always see a scene in the movies where a dog is scooting, and it’s always funny, but in real life, if you spot your dog scooting, it may be a sign of a deeper issue in your dog's digestive...
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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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Vets issue urgent warning as UK temperatures set to plummet: Is...

Vets are urging dog owners to rethink their winter walking routines as the UK faces dropping temperatures in November. With temperatures forecast close to freezing, knowing when it's too cold to walk your dog has become a critical safety issue for the nation's pet owners. Pet sitting platform, TrustedHousesitters, in...