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Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause that was close to his heart

Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause that was close to his heart

Paul O'Grady became an ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 2012 after the success of ITV's For The Love Of Dogs, 11 series of which we...
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I’m a dog expert - the top 10 naughtiest pooches to own… and it’s bad news if you have a Labrador

The American Kennel Club has exposed the most misbehaved pooches and the results might shock you. Labrador Retrievers are officially the naughtiest...
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Design goes to the dogs: from dog showers to cat climbing frames – pets are taking over London home interiors.

Animal-Loving Londoners Are Letting Their Pets Dictate Their Decor. They Say Pets Are The Heart Of a Home, But Increasingly They're Also Its Small...
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Country Collar Club 31st January 2021

By Andrew, Country Collar Club owner, 31st January 2021 I stumbled across a quote that made me stop and really think about it’s meaning the other d...
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Country Collar Club 24th January 2021

By Andrew, Country Collar Club owner, 24th January 2021 Reading back my column from last week it turned out there was more than an apple tree growi...
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Country Collar Club 20th January 2021

By Andrew, Country Collar Club owner, 20th January 2021 This is my first column for My Pet Matters and I’m incredibly excited to start this adventu...
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Puppy party! How to give your dog the best Birthday party ever

Thinking about throwing a dog birthday party and looking for party ideas? We’re covering everything you need to know to throw a dog birthday party....
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How to exercise your English Bulldog safely during the Summer

Summertime is a lovely time of year for dogs and dog owners, and the warmer weather makes us all want to get outside and do fun things with our dog...
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How to protect the popular French Bulldog against theft

French bulldogs are the UK’s most popular dog breed overall, even given the fact that they are right at the top of the list in terms of how expensi...
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Perfect pooch: How to choose the perfect first dog for an older child

If your child has been clamouring to be allowed to have a dog for a long time and they have demonstrated to you that they are mature and responsibl...
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DIY doggies! How to handle and manage your dog around house renovations

Having work carried out on your house - whether that be building a conservatory, converting an attic, adding an extension or simply updating your d...
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How to have fun with your dog during the Winter

Many dog owners dread the onset of winter, with those darker nights and mornings making walking more hazardous, the drop in temperature that can ma...