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How to Work in the Pet Industry in London

The pet industry is booming in London. The number of people passionate about their pets-cats, dogs, birds, and other companions-continues to rise and is now a fast-paced and exciting part of this megacity. Because an estimated 3.2 million households in the UK have taken a pet since 2020, this demand in London increases tremendously. This trend has given rise to many job opportunities for people...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Cat near overturned house plant

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...

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Dog at BBQ

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...

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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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A fox caught in goal netting. Image: RSPCA

Soaring numbers of animals risk entanglement in Euros-inspired footie nets this year, warns RSPCA

The RSPCA is warning of the dangers of netting to wildlife and is bracing itself to deal with hundreds of entanglement incidents this summer as fans get inspired by Euro 2020.

As footie-mad sports fans put up football nets in the back gardens and sports fields of England and Wales, the RSPCA has already received more reports about dangerously entangled foxes and other wild animals...

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Dog needs emergency surgery after swallowing needle and thread

Oscar was rushed to Vets Now after scoffing his owner's sewing materials

A woman's spot of 'make do and mend' nearly ended in disaster after her puppy swallowed her needle and thread.

Owner Emma Stainton, from Gainsborough, was doing some sewing when her springer spaniel Oscar made a point of getting in on the action.

He snaffled the needle while Emma's back was...

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