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Experts warn dog owners about toxicity risk from mince pies

Digital PR Agency analysed a huge 500% spike in searches querying toxic dog foods this month, as a study discovered dogs are 75% more likely to be treated by a vet for eating harmful food around the festive season. To inform owners and avoid worry before it’s too late, experts at Digital PR Agency curated a list of...
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Paleo Ridge launches exclusive Black Friday deal for trade partners

Paleo Ridge, the UK’s premium provider of high-quality raw dog food is delighted to announce an exclusive Black Friday promotion for their valued trade partners. Stockists have the opportunity to opt in for a whole month of special savings, allowing them to offer their customers a generous 20% discount on...
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RSPCA in Manchester appeals for ‘special’ home for ‘brave and inspirational’...

A blind cat who has won over the hearts of staff and volunteers at the RSPCA in Manchester is ready for a new home after animal lovers rallied round to fund his desperately-needed surgery. Four-year-old Clint came into the care of the charity’s Manchester & Salford Branch back in September...
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Antifreeze is highly toxic to animals, warns PDSA

PDSA is warning motorists to be careful with anti-freeze as they prepare their cars for winter. The vet charity for pets in need warns that the solution is highly toxic to pets. PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Ethylene glycol is the active component in antifreeze, and is extremely poisonous...
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Crufts 2024 tickets released: world’s greatest celebration of dogs returns

More than 20,000 dogs will be taking their paws to the NEC in Birmingham for Crufts 2024, which takes place from 7 – 10 March, with tickets going on sale today (13 November). Organised by The Kennel Club, Crufts 2024 will run from Thursday and through the weekend with a...
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Dog Trust’s free Post Adoption Support Service celebrates five years thanks...

Since its launch in 2018, Dog Trust’s free Post Adoption Support service has been used over 300,000 times by dog owners across the UK. The free scheme, which can be used by anyone who has adopted a pup from Dogs Trust links dog owners with post adoption support officers and...
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Couple who allowed elderly labrador to fade away banned from keeping...

A Gloucestershire couple who failed to take action when their elderly dog’s weight plummeted have been banned from keeping animals for 10 years following a prosecution by the RSPCA. Kirsty Gerlach and Matthew Gerlach both of Kingsdown, Dursley, pleaded guilty to one offence under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. The court...
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Appeal after attack on bulldog is filmed on shop CCTV

The RSPCA is appealing for information to trace a man whose attack on a dog at a shopping precinct was captured on CCTV. The footage appears to show the man launching a sustained attack on a French bulldog cross, punching and kicking the poor canine, as well as stamping on...
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Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright reveals his most common Christmas callouts

When it comes to Christmas, we all want to have a good time with our family, including our furry friends. However, there may be some unfortunate mishaps during the festive season. This list of five common vet callouts over the festive period are just some of the issues natural...
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RSPCA issues warning after ‘callous’ shooting of pet cat with an...

Action will be taken against people who illegally target animals with airguns following the death of a cat in Crewe, the RSPCA has warned. The shooting left the male tabby and white cat with multiple injuries which were so severe he sadly had to be put to sleep by a...
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Cat with lethal trap hanging off his leg is rescued from...

A cat escaped serious injury after becoming entangled in a tree with a spring trap attached to his front leg. The young male feline had climbed onto a fence at an allotment in Houghton-le- Spring with the metal device hanging off his right paw. It then became lodged in the...
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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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RSPCA appeal after three neglected dogs are abandoned in Merseyside 

The RSPCA is appealing for people to come forward with information after three neglected dogs were found - presumed abandoned - in two separate incidents in Merseyside. The first one involved two severely matted and unwell Chow Chows which were found tied to a tree in the L36 area of Liverpool...