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Young cats abandoned zipped up in bag

The RSPCA is caring for two young cats and appealing for information after they were abandoned on the outskirts of Leeds. A woman was walking her dog in the woods off Moor Knoll Lane, East Ardsley, on Tuesday afternoon (October 29) when she spotted a gym bag and thought it...
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RSPCA appeals for information after senior cat is shot with air...

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a much-loved pet cat was shot with an air gun in New Rossington, Doncaster. Sixteen-year-old Darwin, a black male cat, and much-loved pet of pensioners Lesley and James McCulloch, was shot with an air gun near their home last month. The couple realised something...
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Birmingham Dogs Home appoints new Head Vet

Birmingham Dogs Home has appointed Dr Naomi Bradford as its new Head Veterinary Surgeon, a move that is set to significantly enhance the quality of care at the charity’s own clinic. Naomi, who graduated from Nottingham University Vet School, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role at the...
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Throwing sticks for dogs can be fatal, vets warn

After a one-year-old dog needed emergency treatment after biting onto a stick he grabbed when playing with his owner, PDSA vet teams are warning owners of the hidden dangers sticks can pose.  English Bull Terrier Cross, Scooby received treatment at Portsmouth PDSA Pet Hospital when disaster struck, whilst enjoying time...
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Dogs Trust Manchester goes the extra mile to give pups best...

Dogs Trust Manchester cares for around 80 dogs every day of the year at its Denton rehoming centre.  Every dog needs walks, play time, training, meals and sometimes medication and vet visits.  But puppies require even more dedicated care and for Karen Phelan that often involves setting her alarm at two-hour...
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Resounding success for the Natural Dog Expo, defining a natural healthcare...

The second Natural Dog Expo resoundingly captured the moment in a soaring interest in alternative healthcare. The Expo again delivered a panel of world-class Veterinary speakers highlighting consistent messages including “you are what you eat’ and adopting the preventative “precautionary principle’. Relaying the health concerns of a ‘body burden’ from overly...
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Rehoming centres ‘at breaking point’ as animals arrive faster than they...

The RSPCA is urging the public to consider adopting a pet instead of buying - as with its rescue centres full, the number of animals in private boarding has soared, costing the charity in the region of £500,000 a month. The charity - the oldest of its kind, and celebrating...
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Jack is ‘Still Game’ as he waits to meet his Victor 

A sensational Staffi called Jack who is brimming with personality like his ‘Still Game’ namesake, is desperately waiting to meet his best pal Victor.   Ten-year-old Jack, who could possibly be classed as an OAP, Older Aged Pooch, has been a resident at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre for nearly three...
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RSPCA appeals for information after rabbits abandoned outside flat 

The RSPCA would like to speak to a man who may have key information after three rabbits were abandoned in a cardboard box outside a flat in Tower Hamlets. The incident took place on 2 June in Stepney Way, London, at around 9am. A cardboard box, with a towel or blanket...
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An unexpected catch: Fish hook fiasco leaves dog impaled

On National Fishing Day (Tue 18 June) vets from PDSA, the UK’s leading vet charity, are asking fishers to dispose of equipment carefully after a dog needed emergency surgery when he got a large fish hook impaled through his mouth. Two-year-old crossbreed, Bryn, was out on a routine walk with...
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More than 25,000 pets reported missing since 2023

More than 25,000 pets have gone missing in the UK since 2023 reports Petlog, one of the UK’s largest lost and found pet databases, as it urges owners to chip pets and check details this National Microchipping Month. Petlog found that almost 5,000 dogs and over 20,000 cats were reported...
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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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Howling hounds and creepy cats: Pet experts debunk spooky superstitions this...

As autumn nights grow longer and Halloween draws nearer, pet experts are shedding light on some of the most persistent superstitions about our furry companions.  TrustedHousesitters, the UK's leading pet-sitting platform, has gathered insights to separate fact from fiction in the animal world, addressing common beliefs about pets that often...