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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...
Puppies abandoned in shoebox reunited with mum in RSPCA miracle
Seven two-week-old puppies who were found abandoned in a shoebox have been reunited with their mum at an RSPCA rescue centre.
The litter of tiny pups were found by a member of the public left in a shoebox and abandoned outside Braintree District Council office on 3 May and taken into the...
Paleo Ridge celebrates a decade of excellence in raw dog food...
Paleo Ridge proudly announces its 10th anniversary. Founded by Sharon Daly in June 2014, the company has grown from a single tabletop mincer in her home to operating two sites in Waterlooville and Havant, serving thousands of loyal customers across the nation and around the globe.
Reflecting on this significant...
Dogs Trust Merseyside takes on inflatable 5k challenge to raise vital...
A dedicated team from Dogs Trust Merseyside is preparing for an exciting fundraising event at Aintree Racecourse this weekend to support dogs in need.
Team members Clare Rooney (50), Avril Clark (25), Chloe Rose (22), and Eric Grainger (28) will be participating in the Liverpool Fun Inflatable 5k Obstacle Course to raise...
Rover.com reveals the dog breeds that make the best ‘pub dogs’
It’s well known that pub culture is an integral part of British life, and not just for humans, but for dogs too. In fact, new research from Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that a whopping 78% of dogs are regular pub-goers!
Wherever we...
Missing cat reunited by microchip after three-month agony
A thankful owner is warning other cat owners of the importance of microchips after she was reunited with her missing feline friend Dragon after a long three months - all thanks to his microchip.
The one-week countdown is officially on for cat owners in England to get their cats...
Revealed: The dog breed which takes RSPCA twice as long to...
Greyhounds take twice as long to rehome than other dog breeds, figures from the RSPCA shows.
Every year internationally on 2 June, the breed is put in the spotlight on National Greyhound Day. But despite having a day to celebrate and raise awareness, it still takes on average 81 days for the...
One week countdown before cat microchipping becomes law
The RSPCA is urging owners to ensure their cat is microchipped ahead of the new law coming into effect in England on Monday (10 June) making microchipping your moggy mandatory.
Any owners who fail to have their cat microchipped could be handed a hefty fine - including indoor cats.
Despite the...
Three jailed after ‘barbaric’ dog fighting ring is smashed
Three members of a gang have been jailed for keeping and training dogs for fighting; and organising and attending fights across Europe.
Three men and one woman were all convicted by a jury in April of an array of offences* following a five-week trial. They all returned to Chelmsford Crown Court...
Volunteers Week – pet charity thanks those who help thousands of...
Cats Protection is celebrating Volunteers Week (3-9 June) by showcasing the work of its 9,000 volunteers who help thousands of cats and owners every year.
The pet charity says there’s a role for everyone who wants to make a difference to animal welfare, including hands-on cat care, helping in a...
Cat impaled by bamboo stick narrowly avoids death
A three-year-old cat survived a horrific ordeal after becoming impaled onto a 10-inch-long bamboo stick.
Shadow, a Domestic Short Hair, was discovered by his loving owner, Mark Rozier to have a bamboo stick punctured straight through into his chest.
Mark, who lives in South East London with Shadow, was absolutely horrified...
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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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