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How to Create Artwork of Your Pets: A Guide to Lino Printing Techniques

Creating art of pets can be a fulfilling and enjoyable process. With the right affordable lino cutting tools for beginners and technique of lino printing, anyone can bring their beloved animals to life on paper.

Lino printing allows artists to express their love for their pets through unique and personal artwork.

To get started, one needs some basic tools and a clear idea of the...

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Crufts Medium Novice ABC agility winner Georgie and Eadie

Worcester agility star crowned winner at Crufts

Eadie, a three-year-old Cocker Spaniel, and Georgie Lott from Worcester, West Midlands, have won The Kennel Club Medium ABC (Anything But Collie) agility competition, after battling it out against seven other finalists at Crufts, the world's greatest dog show, on Friday 8 March.

The final, which was sponsored by YuMOVE, saw eight medium dogs, other than Border Collies and Working...

Crufts Intermediate Novice ABC Agility winner Janine and Nove

Isle of Man agility star crowned winner at Crufts

Ella, a six-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, and owner, Janine Coleman from the Isle of Man, won The Kennel Club Intermediate Novice ABC (Anything But Collies) Agility competition, after battling it out against seven other finalists at Crufts, the world's greatest dog show, on Friday 8 March.

The final, which was sponsored by YuMOVE, saw eight intermediate dogs (those who...

Crufts Vulnerable Breed Competition winner

Irish Wolfhound from Italy crowned UK's top Vulnerable Breed at Crufts

Franca, an Irish Wolfhound, co-owned by Stefano Erea and Dr Francesca Agnoli from Milan, Italy, and handled by Ludovica Salamon, won the grand final of The Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds competition at Crufts, on Thursday 7 March.

Two-year-old Franca (Brida Della Bassa Pavese), won the Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds competition in front of a packed Resorts World...

PDSA Weekly Pet Care Column: Vet Nurse shares spring safety advice for animal lovers

Springtime has sprung, and with the new time of year comes seasonal dangers. Pet owners have been told to keep an eye on their pets, with PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing sharing spring safety messages and advice.

Nina says: "Many of us will be pleased the winter gloom is on the way out, and both flowers blooming and more daylight hours are back.

"Whilst enjoying the new season,...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&A - 12 March 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, I'm about to adopt another cat, I currently have a 4-year-old cat, Winnie. Winnie of course has food bowls, litter trays around the house, but will I need to double up on everything before our new cat arrives? Thanks, Renata

Hi Renata, a new furry family member, how exciting! Cats can be territorial and taking to another new cat can be challenging. Introducing your...

Crufts 2024 Best in Show winner: Viking the Australian Shepherd from Birmingham

After four action-packed days, a new Crufts Best in Show winner has been crowned as Viking (Ch Brighttouch Drift The Line Through Dialynne), an Australian Shepherd, who took home the coveted title tonight (Sunday 10 March).

In a packed Resorts World Arena at the Birmingham NEC, Viking, who is three-years-old, and co-owned by Melanie Raymond, John Shaw and Kerry Kirtley, was cheered...

Every dog has its day: world-famous Crufts back in Birmingham

Crufts returns this week to the NEC in Birmingham to showcase the UK's diverse, agile and top dogs, with 24,000 canines of all shapes and sizes set to compete from Thursday.

The event will bring hundreds of breeds to the masses with a unique Discover Dogs exhibition, celebrating its 30th anniversary at the show this year. Visitors can meet and greet over 200 breeds in this area -...

Mother's Day for pet parents – the five signs you are a 'pet mum'

With Mother's Day almost upon us, PDSA are celebrating all the self-confessed 'pet parents' out there.

PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: "Whether you're a cat mum, dog mum or a mum to bunnies, the bond we share with our furry friends is undeniably special. We are very lucky to be able to share our homes and our lives with pets.

"Perhaps your pet is your best...

The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare launch Partners in Petcare

The Kennel Club and Mars Petcare join forces to launch Partners in Petcare, a five-year partnership to create a better world for pets and enhance the experience of pets, pet owners and breeders.

The Kennel Club community will benefit from access to leading Mars Petcare brands including Royal Canin® and James Wellbeloved® as well as other veterinary care services, nutrition, and...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&A - 5 March 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, I recently got a puppy, I've named Pumpkin, since bringing her home she's got some kind of cough, it sounds like a bit of a choking noise but she's definitely not choking on anything. It's gone on for a few days now, should I be worried? She's only 10-weeks old. Pasha

Hi Pasha, from what you've described it sounds as though Pumpkin may have kennel cough , it usually...

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