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The Little Habits That Help Pets Feel More Secure

Pets do not understand calendars, work deadlines, or the endless stream of notifications that compete for our attention each day.

What they do understand is routine.

A dog knows when a walk usually happens. A cat recognises feeding times. Even small animals quickly become familiar with the rhythms of a household. These patterns create a sense of stability that many pet owners...

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Stolen dog missing for 8 years enjoys first year of love back with family

The RSPCA reunited neglected Daisy with delighted owners a year ago

An elderly dog who was reunited with her delighted owners after she had been stolen from their Norfolk garden in 2017 has enjoyed her first year living back in her beloved family home.

An emotional video showing Daisy returning to her owners Rita and Philip Potter after she went missing for eight years made...

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50 Miles, one mission: fundraise for the RSPCA this March

The RSPCA is calling on animal lovers to take on a challenge this spring - to tackle 50 miles, in any way they like - to fundraise for animals in urgent need.

The charity’s popular fundraising challenge ‘ 50 Miles In March ’ returns this month for its fourth year - giving participants the freedom to take on the active-adventure in any way they like - allowing animal lovers an...

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Well behaved dogs welcome at RHS Rosemoor 3 days a week after successful trial

RHS Garden Rosemoor will permanently welcome visitors with dogs to specified areas within the garden, three-days-per-week from 26 March, following a successful 12-month trial which saw high levels of participation and a growth in new visitors. The trial itself was launched in response to direct requests for access and the above average levels of dog ownership in Devon and the Southwest....

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Dogs Trust and RSPCA Seek Public Views as SW dog Population Soars to 1.3m

With around 1.3m dogs living the South West, dogs are an everyday presence in parks, on pavements and on public transport. But with dogs now playing such a major role in our lives, what does it mean to be a responsible owner in 2026?

According to new research by YouGov on behalf of Dogs Trust and RSPCA, 96% of dog owners consider themselves to be responsible, with picking up dog...

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Dog Owners Urged to Rethink Countryside Walks as Livestock Incidents Rise

As reports highlight the growing financial and emotional toll livestock attacks are having on UK farmers, fresh dog food company Years is urging owners to better understand how unfamiliar rural environments can trigger instinctive behaviour in otherwise well-behaved pets.

Recent coverage from the BBC revealed that attacks and livestock worrying incidents are costing farmers thousands...

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Landmark feline cancer study reveals new genetic insights that could transform treatment options for cats

The first large‑scale genetic study of cancer in pet cats has uncovered crucial cancer‑driving mutations that closely mirror those seen in humans, offering new opportunities to advance diagnosis, prognostication and treatment for cats with cancer.

Part funded by CVS, the research - published in Science - marks a major step forward for the veterinary oncology field and could...

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CVS launches new Collaborative Cancer Care service to support first opinion veterinary practices

CVS has announced the launch of its new Collaborative Cancer Care service – a comprehensive oncology vet to vet support service offering designed to help all vets in practice manage cancer cases with greater confidence, clarity and compassion.

The service is now available across CVS practices and will be extended to non‑CVS veterinary practices from 1st February 2026. So that every...

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Holyrood backing for Greyhound Racing Scotland Bill is “a crucial step forward for animal welfare”, says Dogs Trust

The Scottish Parliament’s decision to continue progressing the Greyhound Racing (Offences) Scotland Bill through Holyrood has been welcomed as a significant milestone for dog welfare by Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.

Earlier this evening, MSPs voted in favour of the Bill progressing through Stage 1 of its journey through Holyrood, marking clear parliamentary...

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Two tiny puppies, two miracle heart surgeries at Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists

Two tiny puppies are on the road to happy, healthy lives after undergoing lifesaving heart procedures at Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists (NiVS) in Hillsborough - making it a week the team will never forget.

Little Deahling, an eight‑week‑old Jack Russell Terrier weighing barely more than a bag of sugar, and Peekaboo, a nine‑month‑old crossbreed with a cheeky smile and a big...

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Paralysed dog getting veterinary treatment

Severely paralysed dog walks again with pioneering cell transplant treatment

Neurologist vets at Bristol Vet Specialists have helped a severely paralysed dog to walk again, following pioneering cell transplant treatment.

Owned by Miss Sasha Reed, Arthur the six-year-old male Cockapoo became paralysed in August 2021 following a ‘slipped disc’. This left him with the most severe injury in dogs with ‘slipped discs’, where all sensation and movements below the...

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