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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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National Dog Walking Month: How to Keep You and Your Dog Safe During Winter Walks

January is often the perfect excuse to get fit and healthy, by making the most of the outdoors, and what better way to get your steps in than with your furry friend in tow? But with the dark and cold mornings set to continue a little while longer, taking your dog on a winter walk can present all kinds of hazards from low fog, rain and heavy wind, and if you add cold temperatures and slippery...

Catherine Thomas, Winner of Rabbit Vet of the Year

The Veterinary Professionals and Practices Crowned Champions in the Burgess Excel Vet Awards 2023

The organisers of the Burgess Excel Vet Awards , which celebrate the dedication and hard work of veterinary practices and individuals to improving the welfare of the UK's rabbits and guinea pigs, are delighted to announce the 2023 winners and finalists.

A judging panel comprising industry experts, veterinary professionals and rabbit specialists have chosen one winner across seven...

Survey reveals pet owner stereotypes such as ‘crazy old cat lady’ still exist

Survey lets cat out of the bag around UK pet ownership misconceptions Research from Bella & Duke challenges gender stereotypes that cats are for women and big dogs are more masculine

Leading pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke are on a mission to debunk common misconceptions around pet ownership, nutrition and pet food labelling as well as breed cliches. The company...

New pet treat launches to turn the fussiest of eaters to plate cleaners

Leading pet food and wellbeing brand Bella & Duke have launched a new exclusive premium topper to add to their 100% natural treats range for cats and dogs. Designed around the everyday needs of our four-legged friends, the new line of Magic Sprinkles focuses on providing variety, flavour and nutrition for even the fussiest of eaters.

Available in "Tantalising chicken" pet owners...

Sustainable Pet Brand Launches New Premium Dog Bowls Made from Discarded Fishing Nets

Sustainable dog brand, Tangle , is launching the Tangle Dog Bowl , crafted out of end of life fishing nets, on the 1st of July. The brand is on a mission to put an end to ghost nets, lost or abandoned fishing nets, from entering our oceans and killing marine life through a range of high-end sustainable dog accessories made from recycled fishing nets in the UK.

Named the silent killer...

Edinburgh Eco Startup and Luxury Pet Brand Partner to Fight Plastic Pollution

Edinburgh-based Project Harmless announced today a collaboration with Stocky & Dee, known for luxury pet accessories handmade in Leith, Edinburgh.

The two Edinburgh-based businesses decided to team up to amplify the under-appreciated eco-issue of over 10 billion harmful dog waste bags used in the UK this year.

The innovative Harmless Poop Bag, which is made of medical...

Survey reveals the health improvements in pets since switching to a raw diet

Bella & Duke's customer survey of over 1,500 pet owners reveals 97% saw an improvement in digestion after switching to raw

Pioneering raw pet food and wellbeing company Bella & Duke have run their annual Health & Happiness survey, speaking to 1,399 dog owners, 212 cat owners and 33 cat and dog owners to concretely understand the beneficial impact its customers have seen...

LEADING VET: Over half of puppies and kittens seek vet care within their first two years

More than one in two puppies and kittens (56%) have needed veterinary treatment within the first couple of years of their lives, with seven percent requiring surgery and two percent passing away before they turned two.

The research, by London's first all-inclusive vet clinic Snoots Vet , also found that more than one in five (22%) of these treatments weren't covered by pet insurance...

‘Hands-off Hardy’ to ‘Happy Hardy’

Overlooked moggy, whose care was supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery, has landed on his feet with his understanding new owner

Black-and-white moggy Hardy was one of the longest stay cats at Cats Protection's Cornwall Adoption Centre until an adopter decided to take a chance on him.

Hardy had been in care for one year, almost to the day, when Mark Robinson saw...

Greyhound Dog Wearing Collar in Close-up Photography

Greyhound who spent over a year in Dogs Trust care to celebrate first Christmas with forever family

Dora, a four-year-old Greyhound, is celebrating her first Christmas at home, having been recently adopted from Dogs Trust Ilfracombe.

A sweet and gentle pooch, Dora originally arrived at Dogs Trust Ilfracombe in April 2022

She was initially adopted in May 2022, however, was sadly soon returned after her adopter’s work life became busier.

Despite soaking up some sofa...

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