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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...
A report by Tails.com looks into whether food allergies in dogs...
Food allergies and intolerances in dogs are massively on the rise, according to a new report from data from tails.com.
The data compiled by tailor-made nutrition service, tails.com, reveals that there has been a staggering increase (75%) in requests from owners for hypoallergenic food blends since 2016, as well as...
Blue Cross ask people to put their best foot forward for...
This August, national pet charity, Blue Cross are asking pet owners to put their best foot forward and go the extra-mile to raise money for poorly and homeless pets.
The month-long ‘Steps for Pets’ event is challenging UK pet lovers and fitness fiends to take extra steps each day to...
Rescue dog lands on his paws after being adopted by a...
A rescue dog who needed a life-saving operation has landed himself a new home with the vet who saved him, thanks to the RSPCA.
German Shepherd crossbreed Alfie was brought into the RSPCA’s care for rehoming in October 2017 after a change in his owner’s circumstances, but inspector Anthony Joynes...
Fish4Dogs launch two new tasty treats for canine companions
Fish4Dogs has launched two new tasty treats that are healthy and low in calories.
The two new treats, salmon cookies and redfish & lavender crunchers are grain-free, contain no artificial preservatives or colourings and are a great alternative treat for your pooch.
The tasty treats are the ideal, ‘guilt-free’ – too...
Dogs Trust manager celebrates 30 years finding new homes for dogs
Dogs Trust Newbury is celebrating an Assistant Manager who has been helping dogs to find new home for 30 years.
Assistant Manager, Jenny Hopkins started working for the charity in 1988 as a Canine Carer but quickly progressed to Assistant Manager, back in the day when there were only four...
RSPCA warns cat owners to keep windows closed during warm weather
The RSPCA is warning cat owners to keep their windows closed as the charity hears increasing reports of cats falling from windows.
The RSPCA Herts East Branch had reports of three cats falling from windows in the space of 24 hours last week.
The animal charity also recently investigated the deaths...
Missing cat reunited with owners after 5 years thanks to microchip
After five years of heartbreak, a family from Derby has been reunited with their long-lost cat thanks to his microchip.
The family’s much-loved ginger cat, Samson went missing in October 2013 and since then, Hannah Guy never gave up hope of finding him again.
Her faith was restored when earlier...
Dogs Trust campaign gets high paws from Secretary of State
Dogs Trust met with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs at the Royal Welsh Show to discuss their priority animal welfare issues for Wales.
The animal welfare charity, which has 21 rehoming centres across the UK and Ireland, including one in Bridgend, cares for nearly 15,000...
RSPCA issue fresh warning about dogs in hot cars after 4000...
The RSPCA is issuing a fresh warning to dog owners to never leave a pet unattended in a car on a warm day after almost 4,000 reports of incidents during the ongoing heatwave.
The animal welfare has issued the renewed advice after being made aware of the tragic deaths of...
Nine-week-old puppy found on the tube during heatwave
A nine-week-old Chihuahua cross was recently discovered on the London underground during the summer heatwave.
The puppy named George Michael, was found by a member of the public, sitting on the tube in North West London by himself with no lead or collar in the 25-degree heat.
The puppy was taken...
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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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