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How to spot hypothermia in pets
With the frosty season in full swing, PDSA vets have issued advice for all owners on spotting the signs of hypothermia in pets, and what to do should a worst-case scenario happen.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing explains: “Hypothermia is when a pet’s body temperature drops dangerously low. It can...
Lonely sofa-loving lurcher still waiting for new home after spending over...
An ‘adorable couch potato’ is still looking for his own sofa to snuggle up on after spending over two years of his life in kennels.
Five year old lurcher crossbreed Alvin is one of the RSPCA’s longest-staying dogs but he’s sadly being overlooked by potential adopters.
He was rescued by the...
Can I give ice cubes to my pet?
With temperatures continuing to rise, it’s important to keep pets cool to reduce the risk of heatstroke as symptoms can develop very quickly and have fatal consequences if not treated.
As pet owners search for new ways to cool their furry friends down, the trusty ice cube is an easy, cheap...
Walker & Drake launch new Dual Protein dog food
Following the success of their cold pressed dog food range, Walker & Drake has launched an innovative new product specially designed for dogs with food allergies and intolerances – Dual Protein.
The new Dual Protein is high in meat content together with ‘superfood’ vegetables and botanicals and is made using...
Inspirational and feel-good images light up RSPCA young photo comp
The RSPCA is showcasing some of the most inspirational and feel-good images from the charity’s Young Photographer Awards over the last few years, as it hopes more amazing photos of animals will light up the competition again in 2024.
Entries are still open, and completely free, for the RSPCA Young...
Agria first to insure pocket Bullies for life: Prioritising pet welfare...
Agria Pet Insurance has today announced its commitment to even more dog owners, taking a stance to support Pocket Bullies and their owners by providing lifetime veterinary fee cover for those in need of a pet insurance policy.
Agria is the first insurer to offer lifetime veterinary fee cover to customers...
I’m a vet and these are 6 things dog owners need...
Brits have been told to brace themselves for a summer heatwave, as the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency have issued a heat health alert from Monday 24th June to 5pm on Thursday 27th June.
With the UK set to experience a rise in temperatures, the UK’s leading emergency...
Vets see five times more heatstroke cases during hot weather –...
Dog owners are being encouraged to get savvy about the risks from hot weather as the Met Office predicts it will soon turn "much warmer" in large parts of the country, as staggering new data shows vets see five times as many cases of heatstroke during hot weather than...
Dogs Trust calls for puppies to join groundbreaking dog welfare study...
Dogs Trust is celebrating a major milestone in welcoming its 9,000th dog to its innovative Generation Pup study.
The 9,000th dog to enrol in the study is a beautiful Golden Retriever pup Digby from the New Forest. Generation Pup is believed to be the first longitudinal study of its kind to include...
Quirkiest dog friendly pubs in the UK revealed
The quirkiest dog-friendly pubs in the UK have been named by Eat Drink Meet, a new website that helps users discover nearby pubs, bars, and restaurants using unique filtering options.
Eat Drink Meet offers more than other websites, with options to filter to ‘dog-friendly’, ‘pubs with a view’, ‘gastro pubs’, and...
Hotels take the biscuit: holiday tax on our four-legged friends
Nowadays many people choose not to holiday abroad, instead opting for staycations so they don’t have to leave part of the family behind.
Every pet owner knows there is no more heartbreaking sight than your dog watching as you pack a suitcase. They instinctively know they are excluded from...
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Appeal to pay for lifesaving surgery for dog left tied to...
A local RSPCA branch is appealing for funds to cover the £3,000 surgery to rid a rescue dog of cancer.
Six-year-old springer spaniel Daisy was taken in by the RSPCA in October after she’d been found tied to a tree in Kent.
She’s now being cared for by RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch in Essex.
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