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Working at home with your dog during lockdown

Wearing pyjamas 24/4 and battling with it is the new reality for many workers across the country – and while we all enjoy cameos from our work mates’ pets, having new canine colleagues can present a challenge. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has put together some tips to help people...
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16 life-threatening emergencies that need urgency veterinary attention

The UK government’s new coronavirus measures have given millions of animal lovers more time than ever with their pets – and more concerns than ever about what might happen if they become ill. While veterinary practices across the country are allowed to stay open under the current lockdown restrictions, face-to-face...
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RSPCA emergency appeal to care for hundreds of animals and rescue...

The RSPCA is today launching an emergency appeal supported by Ricky Gervais to ensure its rescue teams can keep saving animals through the Coronavirus crisis. Animal rescuers at the charity have been designated key workers by the government but vital funding is needed to keep them out on the road,...
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Staying at home with pets: a guide to keeping your furry...

No Brits are being advices to stay at home, Natures Menu is helping pet parents across the nation and care for their newfound colleagues. The UK’s number on for raw and natural pet food is sharing their top tips for how Brits can keep their pet happy and healthy during...
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How pets can help our mental and physical health during challenges...

As the bad news about coronavirus continues and following the government’s latest instruction to stay at home, many of us will be feeling isolated and anxious. However, vet charity, PDSA is highlighting that the company of our four-legged friends can help have a huge positive impact on our mental and...
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Leading animal organisations unite to support pet owners through Coronavirus

UK’s best-loved national pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The group has produced a series of colourful...
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Covid-19 – what we know and how to protect your pet

Amidst the current period of recommended self-isolation, many of us will be concerned on how to care for our pets at home. It is a confusing time to understand what Covid-19 means for our animals an so, ITCHpet.com has provided information from their in-house vet, Zoe Costigan on how to...
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Natures Menu urges pet owners – no need to stockpile

Natures Menu is joining the many UK businesses asking the public to buy as they usually would and not to stockpile food. With much focus being on the impact of stockpiling human supplies in supermarkets, it can be easy to forget the 20 million dogs and cats across the country...
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RSPCA is still rescuing and rehoming

The RSPCA has reassured animal lovers that it is continuing to rescue and rehome animals despite the coronavirus outbreak. The animal charity which has a team of frontline officers, 17 animal centres, four wildlife and four animal hospitals across England and Wales, has put contingency plans in place to cope...
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Dogs Trust rehoming centres release Coronavirus response plans

Dogs Trust rehoming centres are making temporary changes to their activities following government advice to limit non-essential contact. The UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has 20 rehoming centres across the UK, has outlines plans to protect the health and wellbeing of its staff and visitors, whilst continuing to carry...
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How to care for your pets staying at home and social...

The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their animals if they need to stay at home with suspected symptoms of coronavirus. The latest government guidance advises everyone to carry out ‘social distancing’ in order to stop the spread of coronavirus and protect vulnerable...
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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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How pets can help our mental and physical health during challenges...

As the bad news about coronavirus continues and following the government’s latest instruction to stay at home, many of us will be feeling isolated and anxious. However, vet charity, PDSA is highlighting that the company of our four-legged friends can help have a huge positive impact on our mental and...