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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...
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Poppy leads the way as the most popular name for cats...

Argos Pet Insurance has revealed the top 10 cat and dog names of the year, courtesy of their database of customers in November 2018. The top 10 list shows that dog and cat lovers might not be so different after all, with names such as Milo, Oscar, Molly, Lola and...
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Abandoned dog getting lots of love in RSCPA care

A dog who was abandoned in Stoke-on-Trent is continuing his recovery in RSPCA care. Millions of people around the world saw CCTV footage of Staffordshire Bull Terrier Snoop being dumped on a street in Stoke-on-Trent before Christmas. Whilst the investigation into his abandonment continues, Snoop is being cared for at...
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Battersea’s very own Nelly the Elephant highlights the problem of pet...

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home mark National Obesity Awareness Week by highlighting obesity in pets. As part of National Obesity Awareness Week, which runs from 14 to 20 January, Battersea are warning pet owners of the implications that being overweight could cause dogs like Nelly, the Bulldog. Ten-year old Bulldog Nelly...
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Fish4Dogs helps ‘Do The Right Thing’

Fish4Dogs has helped a rescue charity that was fleeced of its finances by a bogus ‘volunteer’. K9 Crusaders, based near Truro, Cornwall, had between £88,000 and £200,000 stolen from its funds by a career criminal. The charity’s founder Sue Smith appeared on Channel 5’ ‘Do the Right Thing’ to tell her...
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Animal groups join forces to launch guidelines for professional dog walkers

Leading animal welfare organisations have joined forces to release a set of guidelines for the unregulated profession of dog walking. Dogs Trust, Pet Industry Federation (PIF) and RSPCA all worked together to produce the Professional Dog Walkers’ Guidelines in a bid to ensure the best welfare for dogs who are...
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RSPCA encourage a healthy start to 2019 for our pets

Animal welfare charity says ‘new year new you’ can be for pets too. To coincide with National obesity Awareness Week in the UK, the RSPCA is urging pet owners to consider their pets’ health and diet this year. At this time of year many people start to think about healthy diets,...
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Cats Protection launches search for UK’s most marvellous moggy

Feline welfare charity Cats Protection is calling on cat owners nationwide to nominate their fury friends in this year’s National Cat Awards. For over a decade, the National Cat Awards have celebrated the difference cats make to owners’ lives by highlighting heart-warming stories of devotion, companionship and courage. Entries open on...
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Comedian asks public to nominate an amazing animal champion

Nominations for the RSPCA Honours Awards are now open and former winner John Bishop is urging people to nominate their animal champions. The animal welfare charity alongside supporter John Bishop is asking members of the public to share their stories about animal champions and nominate a standout character friend, colleague,...
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Feline residents celebrate 14 years of helping dogs find homes

Dogs Trust Snetterton recently celebrated 21 years of rehoming pooches in need, but it’s not just dogs that live at the rehoming centre. When two feral kittens were found in a garage of the nearby village of Shropham in 2005, they were moved on-site to the centre as permeant fixtures,...
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Company of Animals to launch new Halti Double ended lead

Company of Animals are set to introduce a new Double Ended Lead to their award -winning Halti portfolio. Launching to market in January 2019, the new Double Ended Lead provides the perfect multi-functional solution for owners and their dogs, through its 8-in-1 functions. Created to suit a variety of situations,...
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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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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. Mette...