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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...
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Canine Cottages shares a new fun workout for you and your...

With the end of lockdown on the horizon, many of us are wanting to boost our fitness before returning to the real world. Canine Cottages has teamed up with fitness influencer Amy Lou Perry and her cockapoo Teddy to devise the perfect workout routine for you and your pooch. Fitness during...
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RSPCA campaigns for new law to help rehome neglected and abused...

The RSPCA is calling for a new animal welfare law to allow animals involved in abuse and neglect court proceedings to be rehomed much more quickly. Currently, some neglected and abused pets, which are rescued by the RSPCA as part of an investigation cannot be rehomed until the case itself...
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Create a pet-friendly garden this spring

Vet charity, PDSA offer advice on how to keep your garden pet-friendly this spring. With spring within touching distance, many of our pets will be spending more time outdoors. As spring plants bloom it’s important to know which to steer clear of if you have pets, such as daffodils lilies...
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Hampshire vets helping lockdown puppy owners tackle unruly behaviour

A Hampshire veterinary practice is supporting lockdown puppy owners to handle their pet’s behavioural issues. Ashworth Veterinary Group has seen a surge in the number of new puppies being registered with the practice during the pandemic as millions of people found themselves at home. But Covid-19 restrictions have meant puppies...
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Dogs Trust releases roadmap out of lockdown for dogs

When lockdown restrictions are lifted, Dogs Trust urges dog owners not to forget their canine companions. With governments across the UK releasing their roadmaps and a path to lift us out of lockdown in the coming months, Dogs Trust has released a roadmap for dogs and their owners to help...
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RSPCA issues lily poisoning warning after cat dies in Croydon

The RSPCA has issued a warning to cat owners to highlight how toxic lilies are to cats after a kitten sadly died in Croydon. Cat owner Mya contacted the Crystal Palace and District RSPCA branch last month when her nine-month-old kitten had become poisoned by lilies. She was given a...
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Revealed: The five best Springtime dog walks in the UK

With longer and brighter days ahead, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a good old-fashioned dog walk with the family. There are so many amazing dog walks available right on our doorstep, and below, Shannon Keary, Digital PR Manager at Canine Cottages, reveals the five best dog walks...
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Ex-prison dog has hip replacement so he can run and play...

A prison dog who was forced to retire early due to injury is recovering at home following a successful hip replacement, paid for by the Thin Blue Paw Foundation. Four-year-old German Shepherd Jaz was 12 months-old when he joined the prison service in 2018 and is the first ex-prison dog...
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Dogs Trust Freedom Project officially launches in East Anglia

A Dogs Trust project that offers a temporary home for dogs to enable their owners to flee domestic abuse is officially launched in East Anglia. Pets can be a major factor in people not being able to escape domestic abuse, for fear of what may happen to their beloved companions...
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Controlled outdoor space is key to happiness in cats, says study

A new study by the University of Lincoln has revealed that controlled outdoor space is the key to happiness for our feline friends. For new cat owners, one of the biggest decisions to make is to whether to keep their pet indoors or allow it access to the outside world,...
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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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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...