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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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The Cleaning Products You Should Never Use Around Your Pets

Dog-owners know just how hard it can be to keep a clean home when you've got one or two mucky pups living under your roof.

Sadly, not all cleaning products are safe to use when our four-legged friends are around, as they are hypersensitive to the strong odours and fragrances, which could lead to various health issues including irritation, sickness and breathing difficulties....

Almost two-thirds of dog owners who let their pooch sleep in their bed only wash their sheets once a month, or less!

We're always looking for things to help improve our mental health, especially as the winter nights draw in and the weather takes a turn for the worse. Well, it turns out a little mental health booster has been under our noses this whole time – washing our bedsheets!

A new report by Beko asked UK respondents questions about their bedding laundry routine, as well as how it made them...

The romantic benefits of homesitting - Devon case study

In Valentine's Week, Homesitters Ltd, the UK's leading home and pet sitting company, is highlighting the romantic benefits of a homesitting lifestyle where couples in retirement can spend quality time together enjoying new experiences. A survey last year by Aviva to find the ultimate 'retirement bucket list' found that travel was top of the list; and when it came to how people planned to...

PDSA Weekly Vet Q&As - February 13, 2024

Dear PDSA Vet, my friend is going travelling and I am moving into hers to look after her dog Peanut while she's gone. Any tips? Ellie

Hi Ellie, Peanut won't understand where his owner has gone, so it's important to be understanding and stick to his daily routine, this will make life happier for both of you. Firstly, before your friend leaves, visit Peanut a few times, take him out...

Five ways to reduce pet costs

Pet owners are being given five tips on how to reduce the costs of looking after their furry friends. The penny pinching pros at NetVoucherCodes.co.uk are sharing their tips on how to reduce pet costs and save money as the cost of living continues to rise.

Pets are a huge part of our lives but the cost of care can rack up quickly from their food and pet supplies to vet and daycare...

Pet Adoption Simplified With New Central Database For Rescue Dogs & Cats

A team of animal lovers in Cambridgeshire, who are determined to make finding the right pet to adopt a great deal easier, have launched a new central database to simplify the process of finding rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption.

Recent TV and news articles confirm that there has been a dramatic rise in the number of pet owners parting with their dogs and cats. There are many...

Four inspirational young people nominated for major Crufts award

The Kennel Club, which runs the world's greatest dog show, Crufts, has revealed the finalists for the prestigious YKC Young Person of the Year award. The accolade celebrates the dedicated, inspirational and selfless actions of young dog lovers, all of whom are members of the Young Kennel Club (YKC).

The YKC Young Person of the Year award is the highest achievement for young people...

CVS opens brand new Ambivet practice in Derby

CVS has opened a brand new state-of-the-art small animal veterinary practice on Alfreton Road in Derby to care for pets in the local area.

The new £1.3 million Ambivet complex is a 3,500 square ft. building on Northedge Business Park. It houses the very latest veterinary facilities and equipment.

Four consulting rooms offer a significant number of vet and nurse appointments...

Canine crime: Expert tips to reduce the risk of pet abduction

With dogs being the most commonly stolen pet in the UK, dognapping is an ongoing issue that pet parents should be conscious of. But new laws which will make pet theft a criminal offence across the country could see those convicted of 'pet abduction' face a fine or a maximum five years in prison.

While these new proposals are a step in the right direction, it's important that dog...

RETRIEVERS REIGN AMONG RECORD NUMBER OF GLOBAL CONTENDERS AT CRUFTS 2024

Crufts, which takes place next month at the NEC Birmingham, will see over 24,000 dogs from 50 different countries compete in hundreds of competitions, displays and demonstrations, over four days.

Hailed as the world's greatest celebration of man's best friend, the 2024 event will follow more than 200 breeds on the journey to the famous Best in Show finale, with the trophy awarded...

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