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Worried pet owners would cut back on food and heating rather...

Worried pet owners in the UK would cut back on food and heating rather than give up their beloved companion, a new survey has found. The poll for national pet charity Blue Cross found the almost two-thirds of owners (58%) have already reduced personal and household spending to afford their...
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Are fat fidos about to become a thing of the past?

Pet obesity is sweeping the nation. Nearly half of dogs in the UK are now considered overweight - more than 6 million in total - costing the UK pet insurance industry over £0.5m a day. Tragically, studies prove that obesity not only diminishes quality of life but can reduce a...
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ProDog Raw to attend Crufts and shake up the industry

ProDog Raw, a local business known for creating nutritionally balanced, high-quality raw foods for dogs, are delighted to announce that they will be attending Crufts 2022 from the 10th-13th March. As ProDog Raw are set to host a raffle at the event, educate dog owners about the benefits of raw...
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How to use lick mats to boost your dog’s health, hydration...

All pup-parents worry that their Furr Baby doesn't drink enough water - whether they’re recovering from an illness, have gone off their usual food, or are just plain picky, we all know that pets can be fussy with what they drink! If you think your dog could do with an...
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Dogs who spent whole lives shut inside crates now free and...

RSPCA staff were left in tears after waving off two dogs, who’d spent their whole lives shut in crates and never experienced the outside world, to their new homes. Six-year-old poodle cross dogs Bella and Lila arrived in RSPCA care in February 2021 and were completely shut down, terrified of...
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Revealed: Mums’ favourite dog breeds

Dogs are important family members in many households, often taking on the role of favourite ‘son’ or ‘daughter’ to the matriarch of the house. In fact, searches for ‘how to be a good dog parent’ generated over 8 million results on Google. To celebrate Mother’s Day, greeting card marketplace, thortful...
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Percuro planet friendly pet food announce their first ever participation at...

Leading sustainable insect-based dog food company, Percuro, will take part in the world’s most famous dog show. Founded in 1891 by Charles Cruft, the international prestigious event will return to the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham from 10-13 March 2022. Organised by The Kennel Club UK, Crufts was postponed last year due...
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Top Tips for Rewarding Your Dog during Training

If you’ve been lucky enough to welcome a new pup into your home, whilst the joys are certainly endless, you’ll have quickly realised there’s a good deal of work to be done to help your dog become happy, social, and well adjusted. Luckily, the in-house talent at Butternut Box, creators...
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Unwanted dog goes in search of Royalty to see if Queen...

Unwanted rescue dog Sam has been waiting for a new home for such a long time that he decided to head to the Royal Residence to ask the Queen to help him find his new family. One-year-old rottweiler cross collie Sam has been paw-tiently waiting for his fur-ever home for...
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Help your pets cope with post-covid loneliness

Cats Protection is offering advice to pet owners on how to help their animals cope with post-covid separation issues, following the removal of restrictions last week. The UK’s leading cat charity has concerns for the mental wellbeing of lockdown pets who have never truly experienced being alone for long periods. “The...
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RSPCA reports huge influx of rabbits as charity sees intake rise...

The RSPCA has today revealed it’s centres across the country are being ‘overwhelmed’ with unwanted rabbits - with no one coming forward to offer them new homes. In 2020 672 rabbits came into the RSPCA’s care, and during 2021 859 were taken in by the RSPCA - an increase of...
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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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The High Street Cafes and Restaurants where you can dine with...

The UK High Street is becoming more dog-friendly, with several big-name cafes, coffee shops and restaurants now welcoming pets alongside their pet parents. Brands such as Starbucks, Costa, Café Nero, Gaucho and Bill’s all have opened their doors to customers’ canine companions.  Dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho has partnered with leading pet...