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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 spinal...

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Johnson’s celebrating 100 years of caring for the nation’s pets

Pet stores across Devon will be raising the flags and donning their finery this July, as they help to mark the 100th Birthday of one of the UK's leading suppliers of pet healthcare products, Johnson's Veterinary Products.

The business, which was founded in West Bromwich in 1921 by the Johnson family, has invited stockists of its products in the county to get involved in the...

Dog Dads: Father's Day Cards From the Dog!

With Father's Day fast-approaching, greetings card marketplace thortful.com 's have launched a new range of cards wish a happy father’s day to your dad this year with a unique card. Cards available for all fathers, including stepdads , grandads , daddys to be , 1st time fathers and Mums .

Get the kids involved with a card from the kids or for a dad to be, a card from the bump . Cards...

Take part in Springwatch with your own wildlife camera

As BBC Two’s Springwatch returns to chart the fortunes of British wildlife over the coming months, security specialist Yale is encouraging homeowners across the UK to set up their very own wildlife cameras using smart home technology. With a smart Wi-Fi camera and a bit of thought and careful planning, you can easily discover what animals are visiting your garden and see into the world of...

The UK's Most Pet-Friendly Landlords

With the property market being widely discussed and lockdown igniting a sharp interest in pets, there has been many discussions on pet-friendly landlords and where in the UK has the most pet-friendly properties.

Leading dog food provider, Butternut Box decided to look into this further. They investigated number of rentals available in locations of the UK from zoopla.co.uk and then...

Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts

Taskforce launched to investigate reported increase in pet theft and draw up action to tackle these crimes
Taskforce will work with police, law enforcement, and leading experts
Price of most sought-after breeds rose by almost 90% during lockdown

A Pet Theft Taskforce has been launched today to investigate the recent reported rise in pet theft since...

How to Design a Pet-Friendly Kitchen

Wren Kitchens give their top tips on how to design a pet friendly-kitchen
2019 to 2020 saw a 118% increase in Google searches for "dog-friendly kitchen"
"dog proof kitchen bin" had a 33% increase in Google searches

With many people working from home over the past year, we've been spending more time with our pets than ever before, and thousands of...

Peaceful pooches during Pet Anxiety Month

Top Tips On How To Spot Pet Anxiety And How To Treat It

As children return to school, pets purchased over lockdown are set to experience heightened levels of anxiety as owners prepare for normality to return as the UK heads out of lockdown, according to leading pet care brand Bob Martin, which has issued a warning to pandemic puppy owners.

Coinciding with Pet Anxiety Awareness Month...

RSPCA campaigns for a change in the law to help the charity rehome neglected and abused animals

The RSPCA is calling for a new animal welfare law which will give animals involved in legal proceedings in the South West the chance to be rehomed much more quickly.

Currently, some neglected and abused pets which are rescued by the RSPCA as part of an investigation cannot be rehomed until the case itself has completed, which sadly means some animals can wait months and even years...

The car-pet mad nation! 126% rise in demand for Carpet Stain Remover as pet-mad Brits buy dogs during lockdown

126% RISE IN DEMAND FOR CARPET STAIN REMOVER AS PET-MAD BRITS BUY DOGS AND GO ON HOME-CLEANING FRENZY

Lockdown Brits have turned to dogs and carpet cleaner to get them through a year of quarantine.

According to a recent study*, 3.2 million UK households acquired a pet since the beginning of the pandemic. That, combined with a huge rise in the hours the nation spends at home has...

Lack of pet-friendly accommodation is the biggest staycation deterrent

According to the latest research by Hoo , the hotel room offer platform, a lack of pet-friendly accommodation is the main obstacle preventing pet owners from having the pawfect staycation.

It’s looking like another summer of uncertainty where travelling abroad is concerned but the silver lining is that staycations should be very much on the cards.

There’s thought to be 12...

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