Pet Owners

Nissan launches new dog friendly car

Nissan has unveiled its new purpose-built X-trail 4Dogs car. The X-Trail 4Dogs has a boot that’s been completely transformed to provide a bespoke travel space for up to two animals. The crossover’s luggage compartment has been turned into a dog area, 445 litres in size with a suite of innovative new…

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Dog has lucky escape after swallowing a toy train

A Plymouth dog has survived swallowing a toy train thanks to vet charity PDSA. Nine-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cyril, got his paws on a ‘Clarabel’ toy – the famous character from Thomas the Tank Engine at the family home in Torpoint. The family realised something was wrong when their…

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£27m set to be spent on pets this Valentine’s

  A total of £27m is set to be spent on pets this Valentine’s Day, according to new research. Partners may have to share the spotlight this Valentine’s Day, as new research from American Express® finds nearly a fifth (19 percent) of people will be treating their furry friends on…

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One stone rabbit set for PDSA diet

A rabbit weighing over 1 stone has been signed up for a national pet slimming competition after ballooning to almost the size of a one-year-old child*. Zeus, who gets mistaken for a dog, lives with another rotund rabbit, Nala, and his owner, Sharon Close. Sharon, from Leicester, rescued the pair…

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Sick puppy sold outside tube station

A sick puppy who was sold outside a London tube station is finally on the right track to happiness after receiving treatment and care from The Mayhew Animal Home. Seven-week old Border Collie puppy, Mocha, was up for sale outside Ruislip Tube Station in West London, despite being poorly and…

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Social ‘petworking’ app connects dog owners, dogs and businesses

New, free, social networking app, Bauwow, brings dogs, owners and pet businesses together. The all-in-one interactive community lets dog owners sign up and create a profile on behalf of their pet.  Bauwow’s range of functions includes ‘barking’ at other dogs to make new friends and finding dog-friendly restaurants and shops to…

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Man admits leaving dogs to die in hot car

A man has pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to three dogs. They all died having been left in a car on a day in June 2016. The RSPCA has warned the public of the dangers of leaving pets in vehicles on hot days Jonathan Theobald of Peterborough appeared at…

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Survey says 27% are distracted by their pet when driving

Over a quarter of pet owning motorists have been distracted by their pet when driving, claims a survey from price comparison site Confused.com. The online poll of 2,000 UK-based pet owning drivers found that 8 percent allow pets’ heads to poke out of the window of a moving car and 3 percent believe that their…

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Dog owners urged to take care during lambing season

Do your customers walk their dogs in rural areas? National Sheep Association (NSA) and the RSPCA have teamed up to urge dog owners to take extra care during lambing season. Every year sheep are killed, maimed and miscarry because of being chased and attacked by dogs. Tony Woodley, RSPCA inspector, said:…

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Cat gets head stuck in empty can

Former stray cat, Felix from Bedworth, has been rescued by the PDSA after trapping his head in an empty can of Whiskas. Owner, Sam Wellbank, believes the catastrophe took place when Felix searched a neighbour’s recycling bins. Sam said: “We picked him up but he was very stressed and trying to claw us.…

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