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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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Muddy Dog Challenge raises over £66k for Battersea animals

Last weekend 800 animal lovers and their dogs travelled to Eridge Park in Tunbridge Wells to take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Muddy Dog Challenge. The event, which is supported by LV= raised an incredible £66,000, which will go towards the vital care of the animals that come...
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Chatty crossbreed at Battersea in search of a new home

An unusual-looking Benglal x Sphynx cat named Kuba has been making a big impression at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The unusual looking crossbreed is believed to be the first of its kind to come to the rescue centre and has quickly become a firm favourite with the staff, thanks...
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Former Dogs Trust resident celebrates successful weight loss journey

A former Dogs Trust Canterbury resident has a new lease of life after losing over half his body weight. The then 10-year-old Cross Terrier Eddie, went into the rehoming centre in January 2017 tipping the scales at a hefty 15.5kg and staff were advised by their veterinary team that he’d...
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Appeal for information after suffering dog limped onto petrol station forecourt

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a very poorly Saluki-type dog limped onto a petrol station forecourt in Huddesfield. The female brindle-coloured emaciated dog had a broken front right leg and black football socks had been tied so tightly around her other three legs to cover sores from a...
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Fish4Cats launch new biscuit range with extra bite

Fish4Cats is launching its new and improved cat biscuit range – a complete food with extra bite. Available in three flavours, the kibble is now produced in smaller, triangular-shaped pieces, which is not only easier for cats to enjoy but also helps remove plaque and tartar build-up from their teeth. The...
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Study reveals Brits love their dog more than their partners

A new study has revealed that two thirds of UK pet owners would break up with a long-term partner if they asked them to get rid of their dog. Research into the habits of 1,000 dog owners by Everypaw pet healthcare examines the bond between owners and their pets,...
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Natures Menu introduce new complete balanced meals for your pet

Natures Menu has launched two new variants to its Country Hunter Raw Superfood Nuggets range; Grass Fed Beef and Turkey and Goose. Country Hunter Superfood Nuggets are made with quality human grade ingredients and are complete and nutritionally balanced to ensure dogs get their daily nutritional requirements. The Turkey & Goose...
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Old age pooches seek loving new homes this Grandparents Day

Staff at Dogs Trust Bridgend are hoping National Grandparents Day on Sunday (7 October) will prove every dog really does have its day. They are searching for a home to two very special Old Age Pooches (OAPs) at the rehoming centre. Rusty, an 11-year old Terrier and Sasha, a ten-year old...
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French Bulldog is perfect example of problems facing ‘designer dogs’

French Bulldog Dobby was imported from Lithuania as part of the unscrupulous puppy trade and is a perfect example of problems facing ‘designer’ dogs. Dobby was advertised online when his owners could no longer keep him and is now in RSPCA care and needs major corrective surgery to help with...
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Fish4Cats launches award-winning new flavours

Fish4Cats reveal six new ‘fishtastic flavours to their tinned cat food range, taking the range total to 15 recipes to get their whiskers twitching. The new flavours  were launched at PATS Telford where they won the cat product award at PAT Telford 2018 New Product Awards. The new additions include luxurious...
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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...