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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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RSPCA’s new campaign aims to help find outdoor homes for nervous...

The RSPCA has launched a rehoming campaign to help find alternative homes for ‘farm cats’ who prefer the great outdoors. The project aims to find homes for farm cats and other nervous felines who need less human interaction than a typical domestic cat. The aim of the project is to...
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Tik Tok fundraisers raise thousands for Dogs Trust Loughborough

A group of dog lovers who met on Tik Tok have raised more than £2,000 for Dogs Trust Loughborough by selling a calendar featuring dogs from the social media channel. Dawn Hendley from Derby and Emma Knight from Ashbourne along with Elaine Braidwood from Scotland and Nicola Jackson from Newcastle, have sold...
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Overweight dog that resembled a puffer fish slimmed down in RSPCA...

A dog which was so fat she resembled a puffer fish has been returned to a healthy weight under RSPCA care and is now loving her new life in a new home. Lily, a Jack Russell-type dog, was overfed by her former owner and not getting enough exercise. She was...
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Could you set your sights on a Sighthound?

Dogs Trust Evesham is currently home to 12 greyhounds and Lurchers and is appealing to dog lovers to consider adopting one of these loveable breeds. There are currently three Lurchers and nine Greyhounds at the rehoming centre all looking for forever homes and staff are keen to dispel the myths surrounding...
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Top dog job applications now open to travel the UK and...

Applications are now open for the coveted Canine Critics posts, with the top dogs joining the Canine Cottages team to report on their new adventures. The competition gets tougher each year, as applicants battle for one of 10 coveted Canine Critics positions. Successful applicants will act as the company’s paws on...
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Dogs Trust sniff out very first Snoopy sponsors for Spring art...

It’s waggy tails all-round as Dogs Trust announces the first corporate sponsors to make their mark on A Dog’s Trail with Snoopy, a mass public art trail coming to the streets of Cardiff, Caerphilly and Porthcawl next Spring. Sixteen businesses and organisations are today being announced as the first to...
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Expert reveals what your cat really thinks about you

The past eighteen months have seen Brits spending more time than ever with their four-legged friends. Yet despite this, NEW research has revealed that 93% of cat owners are still confused by what their cat’s behaviour means: we are a nation baffled by our moggies. While there are 10.7 million...
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Royal Canin launches new Health Management range

Royal Canin is launching Health Management, which offers five tailored nutritional ranges designed to support optimal health in cats and dogs: Neutered, Adult, Mature, Dental and Calm. The launch includes pack size changes, new products and new premium packaging. Health Management is the sixth and final territory to launch from...
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Earth Animal joins Streetvet in supporting pets experiencing homelessness

Earth Animal has joined forces with charity StreetVet to raise money for the charity’s work supporting the pets of people experiencing homelessness.  Founded by husband and wife Dr Bob and Susan Goldstein, Earth Animal is dedicated to finding humane, holistic and sustainable ways of enhancing and preserving the quality of...
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Rosewood Pet Products launches one day sample sale

Rosewood Pet Products has announced a charity sample sale open to the public at its headquarters in Hortonwood, Telford, in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity. The event will take place on Saturday 11th September between 10am and 2pm. Customers will have the chance to pick up a range 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...