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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...
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Hundreds of air gun attacks reported to RSPCA despite Covid lockdowns

An “alarming” number of reports were received by the RSPCA about animals being targeted by air weapons and rifles over the last 18 months - despite lockdown. Since the beginning of 2020, 371 incidents have been reported to the RSPCA where the caller believed an air gun or rifle had...
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The Farmer’s Dog partners with DogLost in throwback “missing” campaign

The Farmer’s Dog has partnered with DogLost, by launching a “missing” campaign reminiscent of the missing children milk carton campaign used in the USA in the 1980s. The Farmer’s Dog UK, a raw dog food company, will affix stickers with the profiles of six missing dogs produced by DogLost onto...
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Owner failed to get vet treatment for his cat’s broken pelvis

A Southport man has been given a decade-long ban on keeping animals after he failed to take his cat to the vet when she was in pain and suffering from a broken pelvis. Orrin Lloyd (DOB 24/11/189) of Scarisbrick Avenue was sentenced at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 15 July. ...
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How to be an eco-friendly pet owner

Pets are the gift that keep on giving, however, owning a furry friend comes with a lot of responsibility, not only for them but also for the environment. As a pet owner it’s important to consider both your pet’s and your own actions and how they could potentially be impacting...
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Involving your dog on your wedding day

For many people, their pooch is a four-legged best friend, so it’s understandable that it simply wouldn’t feel right to celebrate their special day without them. As weddings have now returned, and more venues are happy to welcome furry friends, it’s an exciting time for many! PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing...
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New salon management software launched for dog groomers

The UK's first app-integrated salon management software for dog groomers has been launched. The new app, Tuft, offers dog groomers a convenient way to manage their business and reach new clients. The app also boasts a host of innovative features to cut down admin time and a digital dashboard with...
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Shar Pei dog whose owner moved away and left her behind...

A Shar Pei dog who was left behind when her owner moved away before being rescued by the RSPCA will appear on the Channel Five show. Tonight’s episode (Tuesday 27 July) of The Dog Rescuers on Five features Lila, a seven-year-old Shar Pei who was rescued by Inspector Jess Dayes...
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Rescue dog in need of four-legged friend and ‘fur-ever’ family

As International Friendship Day (30 July) approaches, the team at Dogs Trust Loughborough are hoping it will bring one of their residents the new four-legged best friend – and family – she has been waiting for for more than a year. Two-year-old Akita, Juno, arrived at the Wymeswold rehoming centre last July, but is still waiting to find her perfect...
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5 Top Tips to make your dog a water puppy this...

Does your dog shy away from the water? Don’t fret - there are things you can do to get them safely confident in the water and have your very own water puppy! Although many dogs are confident swimmers, there are many pooches out there scared of water – whether that...
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New figures show scale of dog theft and ‘jaw dropping’ failure...

New research from The Kennel Club reveals only 2% of dog theft cases in 2020 resulted in a criminal charge. As concerns about dog theft soar following the surge in pandemic puppy buying, the statistics shows a shocking failure to tackle a crime that is devastating 196 families every month. Research...
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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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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...