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Burgess Excel launches The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026 

Burgess Excel , the UK’s leading small animal specialist, has launched The Great British Small Animal Census for 2026, the largest dedicated survey into the lives, behaviours and wellbeing of the nation’s small animals.

Now open for entries, the census aims to strengthen understanding of small animal ownership. The outcomes will develop industry education and promote best practice, reinforcing...

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Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home are hoping to find Niall the Doberman Cross a forever home this Christmas

As part of its Winter Appeal, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is urging the public to help animals like Niall, a two-year-old Doberman cross, find a loving home this Christmas.

When Niall arrived at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, he was skin and bones, covered in wounds and frightened of the world around him. Found as a stray, his future was uncertain, but with expert veterinary care,...

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Freeze Dried Dog Treats Wholesale: What You Should Know

Why Freeze-Dried Dog Treats Are Growing in Demand
  • Freeze dried treats use whole food ingredients such as meat, fish, or organs. Many contain no preservatives or fillers, which appeals to pet owners who want simple ingredient lists.
  • The freeze-drying process removes moisture without cooking the food. This helps keep nutrients, flavor, and smell intact, making dogs eager to eat
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Pet nutrition brand, Bella + Duke reports double - digit growth after brand transformation

Bella+Duke, the UK's leading raw pet nutrition company, has marked a transformative year of growth following the successful relaunch of its brand and proposition in November last year. The company has delivered strong momentum across its subscription, retail and international channels, positioning the business for significant scale over the next few years.

Over the past 12 months,...

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Merry Woofmas! Pets ‘sending’ more cards than ever this Christmas

Pets are now ‘sending’ more cards than ever before to their owners - and vice versa. Moonpig have seen a huge rise in people expressing love to and from their pets this year, with sales of cards from and to our furry friends increasing by over 10% year on year.

The trend has been mostly for birthdays (30% of overall sales) or Mother's Day (15%), but this year the company has seen a...

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Ozzy the dog with long tongue

Happy paw-lidays from the dog with the world’s longest tongue!

Just in time for the holiday season, Guinness World Records is pleased to reveal a new record holder on Santa Paws’ nice list! Ozzy, a four-year-old French mastiff and Bullmastiff mix from Oklahoma, has officially achieved the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the longest tongue on a living dog with a tongue measuring 7.83 in (19.89cm).

Ozzy’s owner Angela Pick says they picked him...

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WARNING for anyone looking to buy a pet online this Christmas

Leading animal welfare organisations warn unsuspecting prospective pet owners of the dangers of buying pets online after finding more than 400 adverts included red flags that could be associated with unscrupulous breeding and selling, or a sign that the animal was illegally smuggled into the country.

The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG), which includes animal welfare...

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Law change is failing to ease stray cat crisis, charity warns

New legislation making it compulsory for all pet cats to be microchipped is failing to impact on Plymouth’s stray cat population, a charity has warned.

Around half of the stray cats rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary have an out-of-date microchip which prevents potential owners being traced.

The other half do not have a microchip at all, despite legislation brought...

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Tips to keep your pets warm amid wintery showers forecast

As temperatures start to plummet, and with snow appearing in some areas of the UK, the RSPCA is urging people to follow its urgent advice to keep pets, farmed animals and wildlife happy and healthy this winter

As The Met Office issues new weather warnings affecting parts of England including East Anglia and parts of the North-East - the animal welfare charity is calling on people to...

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Tough new law will see end of cruel dog ear cropping and cat declawing

A tough new law banning the import of dogs with cropped ears and cats who have had their claws removed will prevent the suffering of hundreds of thousands of pets for generations to come.

The bill which passed the final stages of Parliament on Friday (21 November 2025) will mean dogs and cats subjected to the cruel and painful procedures will not be allowed in the UK, where these...

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Festive plants that can be harmful to our pets

Decorating our houses with greenery for the festive season has been a tradition for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But many of the plants we love to bring into our homes at this time can actually be harmful to our pets.

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh said: “Various plants can be harmful or toxic if eaten, and our pets don’t always understand what’s edible and what isn’t. Pets can...

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