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Vets reveal bank holiday walking hazards to avoid

UK pet owners need to stay alert when walking dogs in the countryside, vets warn, as they detail dangers that threaten the safety of pets. With Bank Holiday Monday marking a popular time for walks, pet-sitting platform TrustedHousesitters worked with veterinary surgeon Dr Lily Richards (BSc Hons BVs MRCVS) to share hazards...
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Schoolchildren design ultimate doggy house in national competition

Pet charity, Blue Cross has announced the winner of their national school competition to design the ultimate dream house for dogs. The top prize in the competition has been awarded to Brandon Toledo, age 11 from Brunswick House Primary School in Kent. The national competition was open to children in Key...
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Labrador recovering after life-saving surgery to remove football sized tumour

A black Labrador is recovering after undergoing life-saving surgery to remove a 2Kg tumour the size of a football from her abdomen. Lucy, the six-year-old Labrador was brought into Blue Crossā€™s rehoming centre in Burford, Oxfordshire for rehoming after her owner passed away. Staff at the centre were shocked when they...
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Finding your local natural healthcare stockiest is now easy

Due to the increasing demand to find local Nutravet stockists, the natural animal health company have recently introduced a new ā€˜Where to Buyā€™ section on their website. The new section provides visitorā€™s instant access to details of Nutravet stockists across the UK. Nutravet managing Director, Matthew Shaw, said: ā€œNutravet products are...
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Award-winning pet insurance company among key sponsors for DogFest 2018

DogFest 2018 has announced their key sponsor partnerships for this yearā€™s events, which include The Big Tick Project and Animal Friends Pet Insurance. Tens of thousands of dog lovers are set to attend the ultimate festival for dogs, which returns this summer for its fifth year with three UK dates. The...
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Owners are urged to take care of pets as temperatures soar...

The RSPCA received 241 call in just six days, as the UK enjoys some of the hottest days of the year. After just one week of warm weather the animal charity has already received 241 calls between April 14 and April 19. Last year the RSPCA received 7,199 calls about...
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Dogs Trust Merseyside shine a light on misunderstood homeless hounds

Dogs Trust Merseyside is holding its first Greyhound & Lurcher Awareness week after more than ever being cared for at the rehoming centre. Almost a quarter of the 81 homeless hounds currently at the rehoming centre in Huyton are Greyhounds and Lurchers. The awareness week will start on Monday (23 April)...
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Missing cat takes 60-mile trip in delivery lorry

A cat who had been missing since Easter has now been reunited with his owner thanks to him being micro-chipped. Dexter managed to climb into a supermarket delivery lorry and took a 60-mile round trip before hopping back out at the warehouse in Sheffield. The driver of the Morrisons lorry had...
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Wobbly cat found at caravan park had two air gun pellets...

A stray cat who started to get ā€˜wobblyā€™ on her back legs is being cared for by the RSCPA after vets found she had two air gun pellets lodged in her body. The animal welfare charity were called to Coghurst Hall Holiday Park in Hastings, East Sussex on 9 April...
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Owners to step up to the My Big Walkies Challenge

The RSPCA is challenging animal lovers who enjoy walkies to take 10,000 steps every day in June to raise vital funds for animal welfare. My Big Walkies will help to raise funds to help the RSPCA continue to rescue animals, as well as remind owners of the benefits of walking...
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Mayhew to hold month of fundraising in May

London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew is holding a month of fundraising fun in May. The fundraising will help the charity to continue their vital, life-saving work to help abandoned, neglected and vulnerable cats and dogs, as well as owners in need, both in the UK and overseas. During Month of Mayhew,...
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Hitting the road with your dog squad

Taking a trip with your dog can turn an average journey into an epic road trip. But, when you've got more than one furry...

Top tips for pet owners at Easter

Easter can be a fun and exciting time for many when we can enjoy a nice break and some much-needed downtime with our pets. Whether...

Grooming tips for dog owners

Grooming your dog is a key part of responsible dog ownership. Whether you do it yourself or visit a professional groomer, itā€™s important to...

Top tips for winter walks with your dog

Winter walks are a great way for them to experience the smells and sights of the season, as well as keeping their joints mobile. Some...

Top tips for puppy training

Puppy training can be extremely beneficial if started as soon as you bring them home. It not only helps to introduce good behaviour, but...
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New research reveals the perfect tempo for running with your dog

Youā€™ll never walk alone with a dog at your side, but why stop at walking?Ā Natural dog food brand HarringtonsĀ has mined Spotify data across thousands of playlists to discover which dog breeds make a good running partner and the best running songs to train to. Dogs have a natural prey...