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Charity, Christmas Gifts

UK dog owners set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas

Britain’s dog owners are set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas as a thank you for their support this year. A survey of 2,000 dog owners found almost three-quarters will be treating their animals during the festive season – spending an average of £21.92 per pet. With an estimated 10.1 million dogs in the UK, that means 7.37 million will receive … Continue reading UK dog owners set to spend £162 million on their canine companions this Christmas

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Christmas Gifts

The best sellers on Etsy UK for dog gifts

This year many of us are trying to ‘shop small’, doing our bit to support small businesses through a very difficult year. I have always loved shopping on Etsy, but this year I have shopped there more than ever as I look for unique pieces. The latest thing I’ve ordered isn’t pet related, but it’s a handmade key holder for our hallway as I couldn’t … Continue reading The best sellers on Etsy UK for dog gifts

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Wildlife News

How you can help stop the UK invasion of ‘Murder Hornets’

Before this summer I’d only ever come across a Hornet when I got stung on a school trip. The sting area was the size of a golfball on my arm! We’ve recently moved to a rural village, and get a lot more insects compared to living in the suburbs of the city of Leeds. One of which I am sure is a Hornet, but I’ll … Continue reading How you can help stop the UK invasion of ‘Murder Hornets’

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Weekly Pet Savings

This Week’s Pet Savings

We’ve scoured online pet store Doggie Solutions for the very best offers, sales and discounts on a range of products for dogs. This week we’ve got items that you’ll need for those dark evening walks, plus a chew toy that’s built to last and a classic dog toy at a great price, to help you spend quality time with your dog. Flashing Dog Lead Save: … Continue reading This Week’s Pet Savings

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Christmas Gifts, Pet News

Narla, the new personalised art service for animal lovers

Celebrating its launch this month is Narla, a new online platform that offers customers the opportunity to create their own personalised artworks, or shop from a curated selection, at the click of a button. Narla was established by Jonathon Lambert and Warren Few who have over 35 years experience between them in supplying architectural metalwork to the construction industry. 12 months ago, Warren began to … Continue reading Narla, the new personalised art service for animal lovers

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Dog Health, Reviews

Itch Pet Review: Try flea and worming treatment for free

How do you remember the last time you gave your dog worming or flea treatment? Personally, I go through the laborious task of scrolling through my Amazon order history. There’s been a little more orders on there this year, as you can imagine, so it’s not the fastest way to find out it’s time to order tablets for Lupo again. If like me you could … Continue reading Itch Pet Review: Try flea and worming treatment for free

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Puppies

Grain Free Puppy Food on Offer

Looking for grain free puppy food? Doggie Solutions currently have 5% off their Grain Free Puppy Food with Chicken, Turkey, Salmon, Sweet Potato and Carrot. Priced at 2kg for £8.08 or 12kg for £44.08. Delivery is free for orders over £39.99 or £3.99 for orders under £40. Orders are delivered within 3-5 days. Click here to buy The magic ingredient in this puppy highly digestible … Continue reading Grain Free Puppy Food on Offer

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Competitions

Canine Cottages wants 10 canine critics to review dog friendly holidays

Canine Cottages today announces that applications are open for the third annual Canine Critics competition. Closing on 29th October 2020, successful applicants will be offered coveted positions as ‘Canine Critics’: four-legged ambassadors of the brand who will act as the paws on the ground and be responsible for reviewing cottage holidays, posting on Canine Cottages’ social channels, sniffing out adventures along the way and generally living the doggy … Continue reading Canine Cottages wants 10 canine critics to review dog friendly holidays

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Charity

Paws.com Launches the Chow Down Challenge to Feed 250,000 Shelter Dogs

To support the 130,000[1] dogs taken in by UK shelters every year, Paws.com – the pet wellbeing startup – is launching The Chow Down Challenge, a nationwide social media craze that will see 250,000 healthy meals being fed to shelter dogs across the UK by the end of the summer. The Chow Down Challenge Starting Monday June 24, Paws will challenge dog lovers to show … Continue reading Paws.com Launches the Chow Down Challenge to Feed 250,000 Shelter Dogs

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Dog Health, Pet News

New app Joii offers remote vet care for pet owners

Taking your nervous cat or dog to the vets can be a stressful time, and with the rising cost of veterinary care, it’s no wonder more pet owners are turning to the internet to self-diagnose.  New app, Joii, uses complex algorithms written by vets coupled with AI technology, that will help close the gap between Google and vets. Pet owners can find out quickly if … Continue reading New app Joii offers remote vet care for pet owners

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