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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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Top tips to keep your dog safe on holiday this May...

With the May half-term almost here, many pet parent now choose to whisk their beloved dog away with them on a UK break. Natures Menu, the UK’s number one for raw and natural pet food, has revealed its top tips on how to ensure your dog is kept safe and...
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Settle into spring with your own sunny spots

With the weather turning warmer in spring, pets have a natural knack to gravitate towards the sunniest spot in the home. Not a care in the world, pets enjoy basking in the warm, radiant sun whilst curling up into a ball on your favourite sofa or window sill. Has there ever...
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Top tips for pet owners during Christmas

Christmas can be an exciting time for everyone and many pet owners like to include their pets in the festivities by buying them presents and feeding them their own Christmas dinner. However, Christmas can also bring some challenges for many pet owners. Being wary of the danger of Christmas decorations...
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Two feline friends looking for a new home this Christmas

A plump pair of cats who are now on a diet to shed some pounds before Christmas are looking for their forever home. Pepe and Penelope were taken to RSPCA South Godstone in Surrey in October after being found living in a back garden and their owner could not be...
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Homeless hound Spooky looking for a new home this Halloween

Staff at Dogs Trust Merseyside are getting into the spirit of Halloween this year and hoping to conjure up a new home for a Greyhound called Spooky. The 18-month old ex-racing Greyhound arrived at the Huyton-based rehoming centre earlier this month and has made lots of friends, both two and...
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Pets get stressed in the summer too

nutravet is emphasising the need for pet owners to be aware that the summertime can be especially stressful for pets when environmental and routine changes are commonplace. For pets, the holiday season often results in increased travel, vacations in unfamiliar places and separated from their owners for stays in kennels...
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Experts predict an explosion of flea activity this summer

Experts warn of a summer explosion of flea activity in homes following the recent hot weather and thunderstorms. The British Pest Control Association predict an explosion of flea activity as recent weather conditions are said to create the perfect bedding conditions and are stressing the importance of treating homes and...
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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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Emergency vet service warns pet owners of dangers of spring

The UK’s leading out-of-hours pet emergency service, Vets Now expect to see a 33% surge in calls as worried pet owners battle with the unexpected dangers of spring. April represents one of the busiest months of the year for Vets Now who predict they will deal with over 30,000 pet...
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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...