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Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens

Mark Nenna (DOB: 26/07/1996) and Abigayle Nenna (DOB: 20/03/1997) both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended custodial sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to their two cats Alonso and Hamilton.

The young ginger kittens, both of which were house cats and never went outside, had...

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Health expert reveals why a walk in the rain can make us happier

High rainfall across the UK can leave us staying inside to avoid getting wet. Many of us will complain about the damp weather and are led to believe that the rain is an inconvenience.

In the UK, November is set to be one of the wettest months of the year, with further weather warnings expected. There is an average of 19 days of rain predicted in November this year, so we can...

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Myths and superstitions about our pets

There's plenty of myths and superstitions out there, and superstitions about pets go way back, yet only very few have any sound reasoning behind them.

They are both very different things - a myth is a widely held but false belief or idea, or misrepresentation of the truth. Whereas a superstition is a belief that is not based on fact or scientific knowledge, but draws connections...

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Dear PDSA, can I tell at home if my dog is too fat? My Labrador, Charlie seems to have gained a bit of weight recently. Thanks Isla

Hi Isla, dogs come in all different builds and sizes depending on their breed-type, but a healthy shape is the same for every dog. Your dog's body shape will help to give you an idea of whether they're carrying too much weight. You can carry out a 'Body...

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Dear PDSA, with dressing up arguably being the best part of Halloween, I was wondering if it's ok to dress my pets up as well? Thanks, Michaela Hi Michaela, we understand that it may be tempting to dress your pets up – particularly over the Halloween and festive periods to come. However, we believe that costumes for pets actually cause more harm than good. The best way to look at it is from...

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Dear PDSA, my dog Sadie seems to get really depressed over winter, could she be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Kelly

Dear Kelly, pets don't really suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the same way that humans do. But they can be affected by the seasons – the darker nights and colder weather can alter their routine. So Sadie may want to sleep or eat more, and...

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Can pets get Seasonal Affective Disorder?

We all know that people can get SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) – sometimes known as 'winter depression' – at this time of year and it might seem like our pets feel down too, but how much do the seasons really affect our pets?

PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, explains: "Pets don't suffer with SAD in the same way humans do, but that's not to say they don't feel different at this time...

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Cat given life-saving brain surgery to remove tumour

A beloved family cat has been given a titanium skull after a life-saving operation to remove a benign tumour on his brain.

Henry, a seven-year-old domestic short haired cat, was brought to Bristol Vet Specialists one weekend as he had not been eating properly and he was very lethargic.

His owner Maggie Gibb, had been getting increasingly worried about Henry, as his condition...

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Bella + Duke announces new brand platform as market soars

Leading pet food company commits to getting a nation of pets off ultra processed diets with new brand positioning focusing on health and wellbeing

With an estimated 26 million cats and dogs in UK households, Bella + Duke is stepping up for pet lovers everywhere with a fresh brand platform that redefines its offering. As the UK's top-rated nutrition brand for raw pet meals,...

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Fold Hill Launches Premium Dog Treat Brand To UK Market

A new to market gourmet dog treat brand, Ruffingtons , is launching online and to stockists this month from the UK's leading farm to bowl pet food manufacturer, Fold Hill .

With a portfolio of clients already secured for the brand, Fold Hill is utilising its extensive knowledge of the industry to fill a gap in the market and introduce luxury giving to the pet sector. Ruffingtons...

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Not your average dog's dinner: BOOST Pet's food recipe for business success

Prior to the introduction of ultra processed pet food in the 1950's, in the form of canned wet food and kibble, pets were fed diets of what their humans had in ready supply. Those ingredients were not typically fresh and served on the spot. BOOST Pet is here to 'make pet food fresh again.'

BOOST Pet is more than just another pet food brand - it is part of a revolution, catering to a...

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