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Asian Hornets: How to keep your home and garden safe

Last year, the UK continued to experience some occurrences of Asian Hornets. While it was hoped a British winter would kill them off, it appears that the pests have survived - meaning it's likely they are now around for good. This means British gardeners may have to get used to deterring these pests if they want to be able to enjoy their outside spaces this summer and protect native wildlife.

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Recycling pet food packaging made paw-sible by new initiative

· The UK's leading pet care business paves the way in recycling flexible plastic pet food packaging

· More than a quarter of pet owners are confused over what pet food packaging they can or can't recycle

· 14% would like to see their local pet shop offer a recycling point for pet food packaging...

Paw-rent separation anxiety: How pets and owners can cope post-lockdowns

Vet-approved Guide to Post-lockdown Pet Separation Anxiety

Animal Trust vets detail how to deal with separation anxiety - for both you and your pet as you head back to the office
Lockdown puppy boom and 3 million new UK pets means the nation is preparing to leave dogs at home alone for the first time
Extra walks, changing routines and buying

Blue Cross education dog joins the force

Meet Cleveland Police’s first Wellbeing and Trauma Support Dogs

Cleveland Police has welcomed two new four-legged recruits to help support officers and staff with their mental health.

Bella and Sol are the Force’s first ‘Oscar Kilo OK 9’ Wellbeing and Trauma Support dogs.

In a launch ceremony held on Monday 26 July 2021, Bella, a 1-year-old female Labrador and Husky cross...

Your summer garden could be TOXIC to your pets, experts reveal

With summer officially here, many people have put their gardening gloves on. However, although pretty, some summer blooms are dangerous to pets. Subsequently, owners need to be careful of what plants are brought into the garden.

With that in mind, the creative community hub at DIYS.com sought to find out the most toxic summer plants pet owners should avoid planting in their gardens...

Fly High Pickles the Leeds Castle Swan

Pickles the Leeds Castle Swan has sadly passed away at the grand age of 30, having recently celebrated his milestone birthday and found fame as the oldest swan in the UK.

Since 2013, the Leeds Castle estate has been home to Pickles, the large white Whooper Swan with a long thin neck and black legs. Pickles was easily recognisable to visitors by his large vibrant yellow bill. He was...

Incredible photos show how puppy nearly died after being impaled by stick

Vets performed emergency surgery on Roxy to remove the massive branch

A miracle puppy escaped death by millimetres when a 2ft tree branch ripped through her leg and came out the other side.

These incredible pictures show the inch and a quarter thick branch pointing up to the sky after getting wedged in Roxy the whippet's right hind thigh.

The stick was a just a fraction away...

Arden Grange at Paws at the Palace Jul 2021

Arden Grange Celebrates Silver Jubilee Year at Paws at the Palace

Arden Grange, the independent manufacturer of hypoallergenic, super premium pet food, is delighted to be making its debut visit to Paws at the Palace, the UK's largest and fastest growing festival devoted to dogs and their owners. Taking place at Blenheim Palace over the weekend of 3-4 July 2021, Paws at the Palace provides an ideal opportunity to get out and about after what has felt like an...

10 popular houseplants that are toxic to pets

Growing indoor plants has become hugely popular in the past year. And whilst indoor greenery can live up a home and boost mental wellbeing, some plant species can also be harmful to us and our pets.

With Google searches for 'toxic plants to cats' rising by 50% in the past week*, London Furniture Disposal sought to find out which houseplants are the most harmful and how common they...

5 BBQ foods to avoid feeding your dog

Summer has finally arrived, and we aren't the only ones who have been looking forward to it! This season is one of the most fun for our furry friends — longer days mean longer walks and hot weather usually leads to some quality beach time. But the highlight of the summer for any dog is easily the tasty barbecues.

The bad news is that you may have to stop them from devouring the...

Build to rent is leading the pet rental revolution

Research from build to rent specialists, Ascend Properties , has revealed which lifestyle features the build to rent market is currently catering for most to appeal to the modern-day resident, based on an analysis of current stock available on the market.

Pet rentals have been a hot topic in recent times and despite the government’s changes to the model tenancy agreement preventing a...

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