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Proposed pet smuggling law could make ‘real difference’ to animal welfare...
The RSPCA is urging MPs to get behind legislation that hopes to tackle the smuggling of dogs, cats and ferrets into the UK as the Bill has its Second Reading tomorrow.
Winchester MP and vet Danny Chambers (Lib Dem) is one of three MPs taking forward proposals for new animal...
Vets issue hot weather warning as September brings late summer heatwave
Vets have issued an emergency warning to dog owners, cautioning that temperatures above 20C could put your dog at risk of heatstroke.
With temperatures predicted to rise above 30C in parts of the UK this week, including London and the South East - the UK’s leading emergency pet emergency service, Vets...
Ask a vet: Why is my dog scooting its bum?
When you think of dogs in pop culture, you almost always see a scene in the movies where a dog is scooting, and it’s always funny, but in real life, if you spot your dog scooting, it may be a sign of a deeper issue in your dog's digestive...
Surge in hot weather pet advice searches as RSPCA warns of...
The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to protect pets and help wildlife during this week’s hot weather as the charity reports a massive surge in those seeking heatwave advice for their pets.
As temperatures look set to top 25°C (77°F) in many parts of the country this week despite autumn...
Keeping your dog hydrated during a heatwave
The UK is gearing up for another heatwave this week, which can impact a pet's health.
With that in mind, the experts at natural dog food brand Harringtons have shared their tips on how to tell if your dog is dehydrated and the amount of water they should drink a...
Couple claimed ‘incredibly thin’ German Shepherd dogs were ‘getting better’
A couple from Northumberland have been banned from keeping animals for five years after their two German Shepherd dogs were found in an emaciated condition.
Margaret Stanners and Kieron Cruise, both of Benridge Park, Blyth, pleaded guilty to two offences of causing unnecessary suffering to the two canines, a male...
Snapping pics of pups is “fetch”, as Brits prefer taking pics...
Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that British pet parents take on average 100 pictures of their pup a month - equating to 13,200 over their pet’s lifetime.
According to a Rover study, it is Poodles that have the most photo-obsessed pet parents,...
Owner claimed his injured kitten was stray found by his dog...
A Lincolnshire man claimed his kitten, who had suffered a serious lip injury, was a stray found by his dog.
When questioned by the RSPCA, Lovelle Paharsingh (D.o.B 13/2/2003) of Heneage Road, Grimsby, denied he was the owner of the pet and said his dog had picked up the injured...
Microchips help families in the north of England see the safe...
Microchips have helped the RSPCA to reunite four missing cats in the north of England this summer as the charity issues a reminder to pet owners that it will be a legal requirement in nine months time.
The pets were all rescued by RSPCA officers in North Yorkshire and County...
Birmingham Dogs Home announces pawfect partnership with Ancol to help accelerate...
The Midlands' oldest and most-loved animal welfare charity, Birmingham Dogs Home, has announced pet accessories manufacturer and supplier, Ancol, as its first-ever rehoming programme sponsor.
As an official sponsor, Ancol will support the charity with its mission of helping thousands of dogs find their forever homes throughout the year, which...
Vets issue warning to pet owners after soggy summer leads to...
A dog almost died after breathing in grass seeds while on a walk.
15-month-old cocker spaniel Archie needed major surgery at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital to save its life. Owner Laetisia Carter feared she may lose her beloved hound before a team at the hospital carried out the delicate two-hour procedure.
Now, after vets there...
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‘Terrified’ matted dog rescued now living fabulous new life
A little dog who had never worn a collar or been groomed is now a prize-winning pooch who is doted on by his new family, after being rescued by the RSPCA.
Two-year-old Nero arrived in the RSPCA’s care in January - just a few weeks after Christmas - having been signed...
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