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Asian Hornets: How to keep your home and garden safe

Last year, the UK continued to experience some occurrences of Asian Hornets. While it was hoped a British winter would kill them off, it appears that the pests have survived - meaning it's likely they are now around for good. This means British gardeners may have to get used to deterring these pests if they want to be able to enjoy their outside spaces this summer and protect native wildlife.

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Kenton care home residents and colleagues celebrate two ‘lovely’ budgies and young puppy during National Pet Month

HC-One's Kirkwood Court – located in Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne – has been celebrating National Pet Month throughout April to highlight two 'lovely' budgies and a young puppy, who bring joy to the lives of residents and their loved ones every day.

Kirkwood Court residents and colleagues showed their appreciation for two budgies, Kirky and Woody, and a one-year-old puppy, Roy, and...

Newton Heath care home celebrate National Pet Month as residents and staff praise ‘lovable’ cat

HC-One's Brookdale View care home – located in Newton Heath, Manchester – has been celebrating National Pet Month throughout April by highlighting a 'lovable' cat who brings much-needed support to the lives of residents and their loved ones every day.

Brookdale View residents and colleagues showed their appreciation for Dillon, a 16-year-old Tabby cat, who has lived in the home for...

Joyful pets bring HC-One care home residents and colleagues together during National Pet Month

HC-One care homes across the UK celebrated National Pet Month in April by highlighting the benefits that a diverse range of pets brings to residents and colleagues.

HC-One care homes are honouring all the different animals that reside at (or frequently visit) the homes across England, Scotland, and Wales. HC-One has been commemorating all the joy that the animals bring to residents...

MedicalCert Launches Revolutionary Online Emotional Support Animal Certificate Service

MedicalCert , a leading provider of online medical certification services, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking service allowing individuals in the UK to obtain Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters conveniently and quickly online.

Emotional Support Animals play a vital role in providing comfort and support to individuals facing mental health challenges and...

Pet spa session - the benefits of massages for you and your pets

Massage therapy has long been recognized as a powerful tool for reducing stress and promoting well-being. Massages are often associated with relaxation at spas, recovery for athletes, or special occasions. However, they can also be beneficial for reducing everyday workplace stress and even for your furry friends.

Introducing massages into your work life can boost productivity and...

Announcement: Crufts 2025 qualifications for entry of dogs

Crufts 2025 will take place on the 6 – 9 March at the NEC, Birmingham. Groups are scheduled as follows:

Thursday 6 March – Terrier and Hound

Friday 7 March – Utility and Toy

Saturday 8 March – Gundog

Sunday 9 March – Working and Pastoral

The following are the qualifications a dog must have for entry at Crufts 2025.

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World Vet Day: Weekly PDSA Column

With World Veterinary Day on 27 April, PDSA is thanking the hundreds of vet surgeons who help the charity to treat our pets and save lives every day.

PDSA employs over 400 Vets, all dedicated to providing the charity's free and low-cost services, which provide a vital lifeline for pet owners who are financially struggling. With 49 Pet Hospitals across the country seeing ten pets...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&As 23 April

Dear PDSA Vet,

I've noticed that my cat has smelly breath and he has put on some weight – could these two things be related? Tim

Dear Tim, there are a several possible causes of bad breath, including dental disease, kidney disease, a foreign body in the mouth or, in rare cases, a mouth tumour. So I'd advise taking your cat to your vet for a check-up to find out what's...

London Marathon 2025: run for PDSA and help pets in need

The vet charity for pets in need is calling on kind-hearted animal lovers to join #TeamPDSA at next year's London Marathon.

"Running fever has well and truly gripped the nation after the TCS London Marathon took place over the weekend," explains PDSA Fundraising Manager Faye Waters.

"And with the ballot now open for 2025 entries, we're urging animal-lovers across the country...

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Clothing expert shares do’s and don’ts when cleaning clothes after a dog walk

When it comes to owning a dog, we know our furry friends can tend to cause some mess from time to time. Whether mud splashes on dog walks to excess fur shedding around the house, owning a dog comes with some cleaning required. Stains and damage to your clothes can be all the more devastating if the clothing happens to be a premium item.

At Fairfax & Favor , we understand the...

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