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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...
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Caring for your pet in a heatwave

With high temperatures predicted in the UK over the next couple of days, natural animal health company, nutravet share some tips to keep your pets cool. It’s always lovely to be able to enjoy more time outside with our pets. However, during hot weather, it’s important to take extra care...
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RSPCA braces for summer surge in abandonments

The RSPCA is bracing itself for a surge in abandoned animals and fears the fallout from the Covid crisis could see more owners struggling to keep their pets. Typically, the charity sees abandonment peak in the summer months, with 16,519 animals reported abandoned between June and August 2019, which accounts...
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More than half of UK pet owners are leaving them unprotected...

New research has found that 51% of pet owners¹ admit to never using sun protection on their animals, with a further third (33%) saying they only do this sometimes. This is in spite of warnings from vets about the dangers of skin cancer and irritation from prolonged sun exposure as...
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Spring cleaning around the home with pets

As coronavirus causes a surge in cleaning, Rover.com shares its top tips for pet safety. With much of Britain being forced to stay indoors, many of us are picking up the scrubbing brush and deep cleaning our homes amid ongoing concerns about Coronavirus. However, as a nation of dog lovers, it’s...
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Big dog with huge heart is looking for love

A female Alaskan Malamute dog who is being cared for by the RSPCA is desperately seeking a new owner for Valentine’s Day. Willow has been in the care of RSPCA Bath Cats and Dogs Home for more than eight months, so the charity is keen for the 10-year old dog...
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Could you offer Pocus the Lurcher a loving home this Valentine’s...

A canine resident at Dogs Trust Leeds is one the lookout for a magical new home in time for Valentine’s Day Lurcher puppy Pocus, aged only nine months, is seeking that special someone he can put a spell over, and canine carers are hoping he won’t have to wait too...
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How pets can help beat the January winter blues

As the post-festive excitement wears off, the cold weather and short, dark days can leave us feeling glum. Monday 20 January is known as ‘Blue Monday’, which is believed to be the most depressing day of the year. However, amidst the darkness, there is light as pets can benefit our...
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85% of dogs are treated to a full Christmas dinner with...

According to research released by Royal Canin, some festive favourites that we give our pets could be causing long-term damage to your dog’s health. Royal Canin asked 2,000 UK dog owners about changes in their feeding habits over Christmas, and 85% of owners admitted to feeding their dog a whole...
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Is your pet on Santa’s naughty list?

With 12.5 million pets in the doghouse this Christmas, the most cracking Christmas crimes committed by pets have been revealed. Devouring the Christmas fairy, relieving themselves on the Christmas tree and flashing their ‘lipstick’ in front of unwitting relatives, feature on a list of festive ‘faux-paws’ that British cats and...
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Seven Christmas foods that are dangerous to dogs

Pet owners have been warned to keep their furry friends away from seven types of toxic food likely to feature on festive plates this Christmas. Pet food experts from PurePetFood.com have revealed a list of seven common Christmas foods and ingredients that could actually poison canine companions. Christmas pudding, alcohol and...
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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...

Experts reveal dangers in the garden and safe alternatives for your veg patch 

The garden is a great place for pets and owners alike to relax and exercise – however, research shows around 7.8 million dogs in...

How to keep your pet calm at the vet

Going to the vets is essential in keeping your pet healthy. That’s why it’s so important to schedule and attend regular appointments.  Sadly, for some...

The best gadgets to have if you leave your pet alone in your rental

Being a pet owner has numerous perks, but it also comes with a few hurdles, especially if you live in a rental. For one,...

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...
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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...