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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...

The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow. Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
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Endangered monkeys in Trentham serenaded during mating season

Monkeys at Trentham Monkey Forest were treated to a live performance from love song legend Marvin Gaye to help boost the monkey love this mating season. Trentham Monkey Forest is home to 140 free roaming Barbary macaques, a tail-less species of monkey that originate from Algeria and Morocco. As every new...
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Show your pet some extra love this Valentine’s Day

With the growing trend to treat our pets on Valentine’s Day, Pets at Home has revealed what it has on offer for our four-legged friends, including a number of special gifts and experiences. From a luxury spa treatment at The Groom Room – with £1 from every treatment going to...
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Five-star end-of-life foster home wanted for ‘loving soul’ with cancer

A neglected dog who couldn’t see through thick green discharge caused by eye infections and whose claws had grown into his pads is looking for a special foster home after being diagnosed with cancer. Nine-year-old English bull terrier Reggie was taken in by the RSPCA Isle of Thanet branch, in...
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What every dog owner needs to know about the new mystery...

A mystery virus which affects dogs is apparently sweeping through the country, as reports of pets suffering with the illness continue to pour in. The virus, which was first reported in North Yorkshire, has been labelled as a case for concern by the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) due...
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RSPCA appeals for information after dog is ‘thrown’ from truck at...

A dog was ‘lucky to survive’ after being ‘thrown’ from a vehicle travelling at 50mph in a rural Kent road. Members of the public rushed the one-year-old terrier cross - now called Freya - to local vets and contacted the RSPCA after seeing the shocking incident unfold. Inspector Kirsten Ormerod, who...
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French Bulldogs have rapidly become Brits’ favourite dog breed in the...

Trends in the most popular dog breeds are changing year-on-year. Some of the most recognisable breeds from the past few decades have fallen in popularity and surprising newcomers have hit the scene. But which dogs have become the most popular over time? Interested in this, money.co.uk investigated UK dog breed registration data dating back to...
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Revealed: Britain’s most Instagrammable dog walks

With searches for ‘big dog walks’ and ‘dog walking near me’ increasing by 250% and 300% in the last year, Brits up and down the country are searching for new routes to take their canine companion. So, why not bring your dog to the most Instagrammable dog walks Britain has...
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Dr Julian Norton explains prominent dog sickness bug spreading among canine...

There’s been a rise in reports of a mystery illness among the canine population recently. Rumoured to have begun on the coast before spreading inland, symptoms of this peculiar bug include sickness and diarrhoea. One dog food company whose mission it is to inspire a healthier world for pets, Pure...
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Pooch & Mutt launch limited-edition treats for Valentine’s Day

Treat your true love this Valentine's Day, 14th February, with Pooch & Mutt’s new limited-edition Love-ly Lamb Meaty Treats.  Packed with meaty deliciousness, these tasty treats are bursting with natural ingredients and probiotics. Available in a cute heart shape, they’re also naturally hypoallergenic, grain-free and formulated with no added artificial...
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Rescuers dismantle stone wall to save trapped cat

Rescuers dismantled a dry stone wall in County Durham to free a cat who was trapped inside. An RSPCA rescuer was called to a field in Tow Law, near Bishop Auckland, on 23 January by a dog walker whose pet found the black and white cat wedged in a small...
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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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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life

A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA. Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...