Pet Owners
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Oct- 2019 -15 October
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home launches pet food bank
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home will launch its first dedicated pet food bank in the Scottish capital tomorrow (16 October), to offer support to pet owners “living in poverty”. The food bank for cats and dogs will offer wet and dry food, jackets, collars, leads, bowls and bedding as well…
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14 October
Battersea encourages people to rescue animals based on personality, not looks
Animal charity Battersea, is warning that rescue animals are being overlooked due to the public’s preoccupation with fashionable breeds. Battersea launched a new campaign last week, “Rescue is our favourite breed”, to celebrate the inimitable characters and quirks of rescue dogs and cats. The charity is encouraging animal lovers to…
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11 October
Fireworks season sparks vet calls for pet safety
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging pet owners to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets during traditional dates such as Bonfire Night, Diwali or New Year’s Eve. According to the BVA, at up to 150 decibels fireworks can be as loud as a…
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10 October
‘Pet owners aren’t feeding their pets correctly’, suggests research
Pet owners “aren’t feeding their pets correctly”, according to new research from Burgess Pet Care and Marsden. The findings from a national pet obesity survey revealed a “worrying” number of pet owners are not paying enough care and attention to the size of their pets’ food portions, highlighting how incorrect…
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8 October
One in 10 dogs suffer from mental health issues, study finds
Nearly one million dogs in the UK are suffering from mental health issues, according to new research from Rover.com Rover.com found that one in ten dogs currently suffer with a form of mental health conditions, equating to 945,000 dogs that are regularly facing panic attacks, depression and anxiety. As the…
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Sep- 2019 -27 September
Woman dies following Widnes dog attack
A woman has died after two dogs attacked her at an address on Graham Road in Widnes. At around 5.15pm on Tuesday 24 September Cheshire Police received reports that a 44-year-old woman had been attacked. Officers attended the property and discovered that the woman was in a serious condition. The…
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26 September
Least pet-friendly London boroughs for renters revealed
Estate agency Sellhousefast.uk has revealed the least and most pet-friendly London boroughs. The research was made by extracting data from Zoopla during the month on September 2019, to see how many properties (houses and flats) allow tenants to have pets. Furthermore, the firm had a look at the percentage of…
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25 September
Tails.com launches new Chicken Biscuits
Tails.com has expanded its grain-free hand-baked treats range with the launch of Chicken Biscuits. Hand-baked in small batches in Wales, Chicken Biscuits with sweet potato and turmeric are designed to provide a “delicious” mix of protein and vitamins for dogs. The new treat will complement the existing range which includes…
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24 September
One in five UK pet owners move to keep their pets happy, study finds
Nearly one in five (19%) UK pet owners have moved home to keep their pets happy, according to a new study into the behaviour and attitudes of pet owners by Amazon to celebrate the launch of the Face of Amazon Pets 2019 competition. According to the poll of 1,500 pet…
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17 September
Persian cats at ‘high’ risk of health problems, study suggests
Almost two thirds of Persian cats suffer from at least one health condition according to the largest every study of this breed, the research was conducted by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh. The study revealed that haircoat disorders, dental disease, overgrown nails and…
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