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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...
Searches for ‘dog reiki’ are up 53% as pet owners look...
According to MoneySuperMarket, 70% of Brits are willing to spend more money on their pets than on themselves, but it seems that pet gifting is evolving.
Insights from Fresha’s new trend report show that views for #petwellness on TikTok have grown from two million to 19 million in the last...
Brits set to spend £918m on their pets this Christmas
Sales of pet treats, toys and pet accessories are predicted to top record levels this festive season.
Pet spending in general is up year on year according to data by consumer insight platform, Vypr, and this shows no sign of slowing down in the run up to Christmas. Spend is...
Increasing numbers of pet owners rely on the support of food...
As the cost of living escalates, increasing demand is being made on food banks. And not just to feed people – pet owners are being faced with the awful reality of not being able to afford food for their animals so have begun to rely on food banks to...
Tips for a happy and healthy Christmas with your pet
There’s so much to do at Christmas time - wrapping presents, cooking a huge meal, visiting family and friends… so the last thing you want is to add in an unexpected vet visit for your pet!
As part of its ‘Join the Christmas Rescue’ campaign, the RSPCA is urging pet-owners...
Warning to keep dogs safe at Christmas after life of retired...
A charity is urging dog owners to keep their pets safe this Christmas after stepping in to save the life of a retired police dog who got a meat bone stuck in his throat after eating the roast leftovers.
The Thin Blue Paw Foundation – a charity that supports working and retired...
Man and woman from Barry disqualified from keeping animals after beating...
A man and a woman from Barry have been disqualified from keeping all animals for five years after they caused their bulldog to suffer through physical and mental abuse.
Michael Cross of Osprey Court, Barry and Paige Ryan of Dunlin Court, Barry, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 28...
Nation’s largest dog census reveals the dogs we just Labr-adore
When it comes to the nation’s favourite dog breed, Labradors still top the table, according to the UK’s biggest survey of dog owners, Dogs Trust’s National Dog Survey.
Earlier this year, Dogs Trust asked dog lovers across the UK to tell them about their pets, and over 244,000 people responded,...
Cat countdown: Just six months until new microchipping law comes in
The RSPCA has issued an urgent reminder to cat owners in England to get their pets microchipped before the mandatory microchipping law comes into effect.
In just six months time, any owners who fail to have their cat microchipped could be handed a hefty fine - including indoor cats.
Microchipping your...
OSCAR Pet Foods bring festive cheer to rescues
OSCAR Pet Foods are proud to give a little back this Christmas by donating dog advent calendars (filled with delicious OSCAR treats) to pet rescue centres and other worthy causes via their network of nutritional advisors.
The festive calendars contain three tasty treats behind each door to be fed as...
Assisi Pet Care announces acquisition of Burns Pet Nutrition
Burns Pet Nutrition was founded 30 years ago by John Burns MBE. A qualified vet, John Burns developed formulations which are focussed on pet health, in order to solve the common problems that he was seeing in his vet practice.
Today, the Burns brand of pet food is well known...
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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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