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Making gardens more cat friendly
Cats love to be outside so in the run-up to National Gardening Week on 1 May, the feline welfare charity Cats Protection has some top tips for cat owners.
Beware of dangerous plants
The most important gardening tip for all cat owners is to avoid lilies both outdoors and inside the...
9 Expert Tips to Help Dog Owners Take Hay Fever in...
Many dog owners experience hay fever symptoms because of their allergy to grass pollen.
For most people the worst months are May to July when grass pollen release is at its peak. The amount of pollen in the air affects your reaction at a particular time and varies according to weather...
Pet store hosts “stuff-a-thon” in aid of local dog shelters
A Southampton pet food retailer has hosted its very first ‘stuff-a-thon’ event in collaboration with dog toy brand KONG in aid of local dog shelters.
Healthy Pet Store in Totton welcomed families to the store to ‘Stuff a KONG’ with dog-friendly fillings to be frozen and donated to hounds across...
Tips on How to Make Your Home More Accommodating to Pets
Welcoming a pet into your life brings a wave of unconditional love, playful antics, and heart-warming companionship.
But just like any new family member, they deserve a space that caters to their specific needs and desires. Transforming your home into a pet paradise doesn't require a complete renovation but rather...
National Pet Month educates on springtime pet hazards
Spring marks the beginning of bluer skies, warmer weather, and holidays. Whilst many individuals (and pets) eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of the dangers spring can bring to their furry friends.
In April, pet lovers across the nation come together to...
Newborn puppy hand-reared by RSPCA rescuer after being ‘thrown from car’
Puzzle was found squealing in the road in Surrey
A tiny puppy with a cleft palate is being hand-reared by an RSPCA rescuer after she was ‘thrown from a car’ at just a few days old.
The tiny terrier puppy was found squealing in Burgoyne Road, Sunbury, on Friday evening (5...
RSPCA makes rehoming appeal for sofa surfer lurcher who has spent...
Alvin had untreated injuries when he was rescued by the RSPCA in the West Midlands
One of the longest-staying RSPCA dogs in England is hoping to find a comfy new sofa to curl up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.
Four-year-old lurcher Alvin was rescued by the...
Starving and terrified cat spends 182 days in RSPCA care looking...
Poor Bud was abandoned at a vets before being rescued by the RSPCA
The RSPCA in Kent is looking for a loving home for a cat who was abandoned at a vets filthy and starving and in desperate need of care.
Nine-year-old Bud came into the care of the RSPCA Canterbury and District Branch in...
Pampered Pets: UK owners spend up to £5,244 a year on...
A quarter of pet parents feed their dog human food every day
Pet parents are willing to spend a considerable amount on treating their beloved pets, new research finds, with the favourite human treats of pets revealed as kale, cheese, and broccoli.
One in ten pet owners spend up to £5,244...
RSPCA’s ‘busiest’ Wildlife Friend pitches in for new microvolunteering scheme
RSPCA’s ‘busiest’ Wildlife Friend pitches in for new microvolunteering scheme
A prolific volunteer is calling for people with a love for nature to sign up for the RSPCA’s Wildlife Friends initiative.
Charlotte Lister (pictured) was among around 2,000 people who pledged to volunteer their time to become Wildlife Friends for the animal charity...
Pet owners urge to check garden for these five toxic plants
As Spring blossoms across the UK, thoughts turn to transforming our gardens for the warmer months ahead.
With longer days beckoning us outdoors, it's no surprise that many of us are starting to plan how we'll transform our outdoor spaces just in time for BBQ season.
But for those with...
Are tomatoes toxic to pets? Experts reveal dangers in the garden...
Vet reveals what to avoid and how to create a garden where owners and pets can thrive.
The garden is a great place for pets and owners alike to relax and exercise – however, research shows around 7.8 million dogs in the UK could be exposed to poisonous garden plants.
To...