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Vets save cat after rare spinal infection left him paralysed
A cat facing death after being left paralysed by a rare infection has been saved by vets.
Owner Samantha Smith feared four-year-old Maine Coon Geralt, who is a treasured connection to her late granddad, would have to be put to sleep after he collapsed in front of her.
But vet specialist...
Fresh new look for Burgess Pet Care’s Excel range
Yorkshire-based pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, is delighted to announce that it has invested in the relaunch of Burgess Excel, its small animal food range, with brand new recyclable packaging.
As part of the range overhaul, and reflecting recent consumer feedback, the packaging has been given a fresh, vibrant...
Retired police dog can enjoy retirement following emergency surgery
A retired sniffer dog will be able to run and play again after a charity covered the costs of his emergency surgery.
Retired police dog Sam – a ten-year old springer spaniel who was rescued as an unwanted stray in Northern Ireland in 2013 – was rushed into surgery in...
A fifth of people don’t believe dogs feel sadness
The RSPCA has raised concerns about how well we understand our dogs after a survey discovered that two in 10 people don’t believe dogs can experience sadness or boredom.
The RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index, released in partnership with the Scottish SPCA – is a ground-breaking study looking at the nation’s...
Three fabulous youngsters await forever families to begin their new lives
Dogs Trust Newbury is home to three fabulous pups, who are in the springtime of their lives and are looking to find homes where they can grow and thrive with their forever families.
Bertie, a Shar pei cross, Barney a Lurcher and Polly, a German Shepherd Cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier,...
Keeping a dog costs an average of £2,000 a year
With personal finances front of mind as the cost-of-living increases, animal welfare charity Battersea has estimated the average cost of owning a dog in the UK is now approximately £2,000 a year.
Battersea’s estimate is based on the average costs of buying dog food and treats, poo bags, grooming, routine...
Introducing Nooshie – Not your average pet shop
Nooshie has entered the UK market as the ‘home of pet trend’, offering a carefully curated selection of products for pets to be the best dressed at the park.
Founded with roots in the retail fashion industry, Nooshie is the ultimate on-stop-shop for fun and stylish pet products inspired by...
Men sentenced after puppies found in a semi-comatose state in Stoke-on-Trent
Three men have appeared in court for offences relating to ear cropping after three puppies were found in a semi-comatose state just after having the prohibited procedure.
Staffordshire Police found Alexander David Johnson, Ryan Woodward and Michael Nolan along with six puppies at a property in Hanley on 10 November...
Essential money-saving tips for cat owners
To celebrate International Cat Day, GoCompare pet insurance has considered the cost of keeping your kitty in 2022.
With the nation spending a collective £2.5bn on cat care products, GoCompare has compiled a list of money-saving tips during the claw-st of living crisis.
Take out pet Insurance
Research found that almost half...
How well do you really understand cats?
So you think you know a thing or two about cats?
Put your knowledge to the test and take the Cat Behavior quiz by Gus & Bella to find out if you are an Undiscovered Cat Whisperer!
What better way to test your cat knowledge this International Cat’s Day than with...
Two kittens abandoned in 35-degree heatwave
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were abandoned on one of the hottest days of the year in temperatures which had soared to 35 degrees in London.
The nine-week-old kittens, one male and one female, were found in Tudor Road, Barking, East London on Monday 18th...
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Hefty fines in store for pet owners as 1 in 5...
UK pet owners face fines of up to £500 in the lead up to Christmas as nearly one in five (17%) claim that they won’t microchip their pets, despite the legal requirement to do so which recently extended to cats.
Microchipping cats in England has been a legal requirement as of 10th...
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