With the UK currently basking in warmer weather, a recent outbreak of blue-green algae has led a leading pet health expert to warn how the algae can be harmful to humans and fatal to dogs. Veterinary and nutrition consultant from Burns Pet Nutrition, Emily Boardman warns that dogs can become...

Car sickness can affect anyone, our pets included! With the summer holidays here, and day trips more likely to be on many pet owner’s agendas, PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing shares her advice should your pup struggle with queasiness on car rides.  “Car sickness, also referred to as motion sickness,...

As the country finally basks in some summer sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal. The nation’s largest dog...

With temperatures on the rise this week, expert for Barking Heads, Vet Dr Scott Miller, shares the signs of sunburn on dogs and which areas are more likely to get burnt. “Dogs can suffer from sunburn. However, it is more prevalent in dogs with thin coats or light fur. We all...

Whether you are jet-setting this summer, or enjoying a destination closer to home, a holiday is something we all look forward to. However, travelling to and from a destination can be a stressful process, especially with pets in tow.   To help reduce holiday stress, PDSA vets, along with PDSA Pet Insurance,...

Two people who abused their dogs in the backyard of their home in Bradford have been given suspended prison sentences and disqualified from keeping animals for 12 years.  Honey, a one-year-old Golden Labrador, and a six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier called Lilu, were heard by witnesses yelping ‘several times a week’...

Cats can generally be quite independent pets, but that doesn't stop them needing a helping hand every now and then. Just like their big cat ancestors, they love basking in the sunlight, whether it's outside in the garden or simply underneath a sunny window. You may have noticed, though, that...

Two overlooked black cats are hoping someone will finally notice them as their one-year anniversary in RSPCA rescue approaches. Black cats Flash and Archie have been patiently waiting at the RSPCA’s Great Ayton Animal Centre for nearly 11 months and are now the longest-staying residents.     They were rescued by the charity after...

A man who was filmed kicking, stamping and punching a dog in a lift at a block of flats has been banned from owning animals for five years. Cameron Brunning was prosecuted by the RSPCA after CCTV cameras in the lift at the flats in St. Cuthbert’s Court, Gateshead, Tyne...

Staycations offer the perfect solution for pet owners looking to share their holiday moments with their pets. With the summer season upon us, PDSA vets, together with PDSA Pet Insurance, are reminding owners to be diligent when planning a trip away with their furry family members. From car sickness to finding pet-friendly...