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Animal Welfare lead and PhD student join Burgess Excel Vet Awards’...

Two guest judges will join this year’s judging panel for the Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate the nation’s veterinary practices, vets and nurses who are dedicated to improving the lives of domestic rabbits and guinea pigs in the UK. Matthew Gough, Head of Operations at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare,...
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The seven things in the home that could be fatal for...

A leading veterinary charity has named seven things in the home that could be fatal when within paws’ reach.   PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding pet owners of the surprising household items and features that can create a harmful environment. From knowing the dangers of an open...
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TV Vet explains why your puppy’s food could hold the key...

Puppy teething is a natural process in which a young dog's milk teeth start to fall out to make way for their permanent adult teeth. This process typically begins when a puppy is around three to four months old and can continue until they are about six months old. During...
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Petplan survey shows UK pet owners are ready for the responsibilities...

As pet ownership continues to rise across the UK, a recent survey conducted by Petplan reveals that Brits are not only embracing the joys of pet parenthood, but also approaching it with a blend of financial savvy and emotional preparedness. According to the survey of over 2000 UK pet owners,...
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Nothin’ to Hide’s new Dental Chews combine a Collagen supplement with...

As the Collagen supplement market continues to soar in human healthcare, valued to reach £7 Billion by 2025 *, it’s no wonder there’s a growing demand in the pet sector. Known as a beauty supplement, make no mistake Collagen also promotes strong joints, healthy skin and coat, and healthy digestion...
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Ten-year ban for owner who ‘starved dog for months’ and confined...

An elderly dog who weighed half her healthy weight when she was rescued has been given a new lease of life by the RSPCA and her owner handed a suspended prison sentence for animal cruelty offences. Kimberley Barber was prosecuted by the animal charity after elderly crossbreed Amber was discovered...
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Dogs set to leap into four-day festival in East Midlands from...

The Kennel Club International Agility Festival will return to Rutland Showground next month, for a fourth consecutive year. Held from 8-11 August 2024, thousands of dogs and owners, from the UK and abroad, will compete across all four days of the festival, which is supported by Skinner’s. The Kennel Club...
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How to keep pets safe this Lost Pet Prevention Month

This July marks Lost Pet Prevention Month, and vet charity, PDSA are sharing top tips for keeping pets safe, and what to do should the worst happen, and your pet becomes lost or is stolen.  PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing said: “Pets are a huge part of our lives, and...
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National Kitten Day: A guide to welcoming a new feline companion

National Kitten Day falls onto Wednesday 10th of July this year. This day is dedicated to celebrating the charm and playfulness of kittens and a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the joy and companionship that kittens bring into their owner’s lives. Welcoming a new cat into a home is both exciting...
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Ahoy there! Abandoned senior cat searching for forever home

The RSPCA is hoping to find a special home for a senior cat who was sadly abandoned by his previous owners in a property in March. Thankfully, the 11-year-old cat, named Captain Pebbles, was rescued by an RSPCA officer and came into the care of the charity’s Newbrook Farm Animal Centrein Frankley Green,...
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RSPCA animated film goes viral amid busiest period for animal cruelty

A hard-hitting new RSPCA animated film has been watched tens of thousands of times in just 72 hours - and is now set to hit television screens across the country. The 30-second film has been released as the animal welfare charity launches its 'No Animal Deserves Cruelty Appeal' - as the RSPCA is braced...
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Shine a red light on wellness all year round

Harnessing the power of light energy to promote wellness may not be new, but it’s experiencing a resurgence, not only in practice, but as...

PDSA – Why pets eat the strangest things

From socks and slippers to necklaces and knickers – our pets sometimes eat the strangest of things! But why do they do this? What...

Top tips for pet owners during summer

During summer months we love nothing more than spending our time outdoors with pets. With warmer weather and longer days, it’s the best time to...

Vet shares symptoms of condition dogs can pass to humans

With approximately 13.5 million dogs as pets in the UK, many pet owners may not know of some conditions that their dog can pass to them...

Expert tips on how to reduce hay fever symptoms in dogs as pollen levels soar

Hayfever season is in full swing and according to the Met Office, the pollen forecast over the next five days is high. Dog owners may...
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Elderly cat ‘missing’ for 14 years is reunited with owner for...

The RSPCA reunited an elderly cat with her owner who ‘never gave up hope of seeing the feline again’ after she disappeared 14 years ago. The 20-year-old cat, called Charlotte, was living a semi-feral existence in Lambeth, six miles and across the Thames from her old home in Maida Vale....