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Half of holidaying pet owners suffer ‘separation anxiety’ when they leave their dog at home

Half of holidaying pet owners suffer ‘separation anxiety’ when they leave their dog at home

With the summer holidays almost upon us, many will be looking forward to their vacation. Some, however, maybe be feeling a bit worried as they prepare to head off without their four-legged pal.

A survey of 1,789 pet owners revealed that half suffer from ‘separation anxiety’ when they leave their dog to go on holiday. A third (33%) even went as far as to refuse to go on holiday without their pet.

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The PY Summer Sale has landed!

The PY Summer Sale has landed!

The time has finally come! The biggest PurrfectlyYappy.com sale EVER has landed for a limited time only. Here's some of our sale favourites..
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Barbaric Korean festival begins, but this charity is hopeful for change

Barbaric Korean festival begins, but this charity is hopeful for change

South Korea’s Bok Nal summer season began on Friday 12 July; these are the hottest days of summer during which more than one million dogs are eaten as ‘bosintang’ soup.
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Doggie blood donation heroes needed at Pet Blood Bank UK

Doggie blood donation heroes needed at Pet Blood Bank UK

Did YOU know that your dog can give blood just like you can?

It’s not common knowledge that dogs can give blood donations like humans. Only 40% of pet owners know their dog can give blood, something which helps to save thousands of lives across the UK every year.

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Pets at Home offers Blue Badges for disabled dogs at head office

Pets at Home offers Blue Badges for disabled dogs at head office

It was National Bring Your Dog to Work Day not long ago! And to make the commute a little easier for less abled canine companions, Pets at Home introduced a blue badge initiative so disabled dogs could be parked closer to their head office entrance.
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Keep Your Canine Cool During The Summer Heat - Cooling Tips For Dogs

Keep Your Canine Cool During The Summer Heat - Cooling Tips For Dogs

This weekend is set to be a scorcher which can be particularly uncomfortable for our four-legged friends.

FURminator’s grooming expert Stuart Simons has shared some top tips on how to get the most out of the sun with your furry friend while keeping them safe, as well as how to care for their hair type to help keep them cool.

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It's getting hotter! Here are your PY summer essentials...

It's getting hotter! Here are your PY summer essentials...

t’s finally getting hotter, which is great news for the UK. We want you to enjoy the sun with your furry friend as much as possible, but due to our pooches wearing what is essentially a big coat at all times (their fur!)
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‘Hotline 4 Puppies’ launched to report illegal puppy farming

‘Hotline 4 Puppies’ launched to report illegal puppy farming

After their successful work in reporting illegal badger persecution, animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation is extending their dog welfare campaign work into reporting illegal puppy farming with the launch of Hotline 4 Puppies.
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Conditions which have the greatest impact on dog’s welfare

Conditions which have the greatest impact on dog’s welfare

Research carried out using the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompassTM programme, shows dental disease, osteoarthritis and obesity have the greatest impact on dog’s welfare. The study investigated the severity and duration of eight major conditions seen in practice in addition to recording their frequency to provide an overall measure of welfare impact.
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Surprising household dangers to doggies

Surprising household dangers to doggies

After a recent conversation in the office, we realised there are so many common household items which are proven to be poisonous or toxic to dogs. Things that you may not think about, which could potentially be lethal. Here’s our list of items to keep well away from your furry friend.
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Blind dogs see with their hearts (and noses!)

Blind dogs see with their hearts (and noses!)

Pirate – a blind, one-eyed French Bulldog cross from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home – is about to start a new adventurous life after finding his forever family.

Before coming into the charity’s care, one-year-old Pirate had never left his previous home. Because he was born blind, the young dog’s previous owner assumed he wouldn’t need walking; meaning that Pirate never knew what it was like to explore the outside world.

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Mental health awareness week - dogs can help!

Mental health awareness week - dogs can help!

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and just like all year round, Mayhew’s TheraPaw dogs have been busy spreading comfort and happiness during their ongoing visits to multiple venues in London.
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