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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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PDSA offer advice to keep pets ‘flea free’ this summer

As the UK enjoys long periods of warm weather, PDSA are advising pet owners to protect their pets from fleas and other parasites. Leading vet charity, PDSA warns that hot weather can lead to big problems when it comes to fleas and it’s important for pet owners to regularly protect...
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Bunnies hoping to find new home during lunar eclipse this week

Two bunnies are hoping that like the lunar eclipse Friday, their planets will also align to help find them a new paw-fect home. RSPCA staff at the West Suffolk branch hope that the upcoming astrological event will help bunnies, Luna and Eclipse find a new home. Luna is a one-year-old lionhead...
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British pet owners investing in technology for their four-legged friends

British pets are now being entertained and fed by the latest smart technology according to new research. A survey of 1,007 UK adults has revealed that 48% of British pet owners have invested in technology, which is specifically for their four-legged friends. The study, which was carried out by gadgets and...
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Summer holidays animal photo competition for young people

Springwatch presenter Chris Packham wants young people to get snapping during the school holidays for the RSPCA’s Young Photographer Awards. The wildlife expert is encouraging young people to enter their photos into the competition, whether it’s a bird, a bug or a big beautiful mammal, photos of any kinds of...
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Happy ending for nine puppies found in plastic bin

It's a happy ending for nine puppies found abandoned in a bin in Buckinghamshire, who are to feature on Channel 5's Dog Rescuers programme. The pups of various breeds were found after the RSPCA had an anonymous call about someone selling puppies from a van in the Buckinghamshire area. Following the...
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Survey reveals almost half of nation class their dog as their...

A study released to celebrate World Friendship Day (30 July) has revealed that dogs really are a man and women’s best friend. The study of 1,000 pet owners commissioned by raw and raw inspired pet food experts, True Instinct has revealed that almost half (47%) of the nation class their...
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Mayhew receives funding thanks to London primary school

Students at a London primary school selected animal welfare charity, Mayhew to receive vital funding, which they won for their project, Precious Paws. Students from Wendell Primary School in White City received £1,500 of funding from the Mayor’s Fund for London after presenting their pitch for their Precious Paws project...
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Elderly pooch looking for new BFF before Friendship Day

An elderly pooch who has found herself homeless is hoping she will find a new best friend in time to celebrate Friendship Day (30 July) in a new forever home. Crossbreed, Tyra has lived with the same family since being a puppy, but recently found herself at Dogs Trust Leeds,...
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Court of Appeal increases sentences for puppy farm gang and vet

A Court of Appeal has increased the jail sentences of four men who were part of a puppy farming gang who made more than £2.5 million selling poorly dogs. The men were part of a gang of fraudsters who imported puppies from Ireland before advertising them online as ‘home-bred’ and...
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Cat found abandoned in box with nasty neck wound

A cat found in a cardboard box inside a bag with a nasty wound on his neck is now looking for a new forever home. The one-year old white and tabby feline, was discovered by members of the public near Harslesden in North West London and taken to London-based animal...
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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...