Next week is National Obesity Week, and with clinical studies finding that up to 65% of dogs are obese or overweight, a vet has shared advice for preventing this and tips for what to do if your pet is already overweight.    Jackie Marshall, a qualified vet and Technical Advisor at...

A beloved 10-year-old Toy Poodle, who was brought to Battersea’s London centre after being found wandering the streets alone, has now safely returned home after the charity was able to find his owners thanks to his microchip.   Staff were surprised to see Lammy arrive at their centre in the...

The organisers of the Burgess Excel Vet Awards, which celebrate the dedication and hard work of veterinary practices and individuals to improving the welfare of the UK’s rabbits and guinea pigs, are delighted to announce the 2023 winners and finalists. A judging panel comprising industry experts, veterinary professionals and rabbit...

An emaciated dog who was abandoned on Christmas Day in North Yorkshire was in such an appalling state she was lucky to be found alive. Rosie, a seven-year-old lurcher, was collapsed and barely responsive when she was discovered hidden in a hedgerow at Spen Common Lane near Tadcaster at about...

The team at Dogs Trust Manchester have a spring in their step after the New Year got off to the best start possible. No sooner had the doors opened at the Denton-based centre to welcome in 2024 than four-year-old Spaniel Crossbreed, Fran, was wagging her tail in welcome as her...

As dog owners embark on a brand-new year, many will curate New Year’s resolutions and then look for ways to put them into practice. Many of us rarely keep our resolutions beyond ‘Quitters Day’ on the second Friday in January, which is why Agria Pet Insurance is sharing how combining...

Wild Pack is the new healthy pet-food brand founded by Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo. With meals packed with all-natural nutritious raw vegetables, British meat and vitamin-rich ingredients. Wild Pack is calling for dog owners to make a pact with their pets by making a switch to raw food because...

Two budgies are recovering in RSPCA care after being abandoned at Sefton Park in Liverpool. The birds were found next to their cage after being spotted by a member of the public at about 2.20pm on Monday 18 December. They were successfully caught by animal rescue officer David Mcelwee after the...

The RSPCA has thanked a tree surgeon who helped the animal charity rescue a cat stranded near to the top of a giant tree. Seth Masters answered the charity’s call and climbed up the 60ft-high fir tree at a property in Townshend Road in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, to reach the stricken...

A charity which provides free and confidential foster care for pet cats while their owners flee domestic abuse is looking to recruit more volunteer fosterers this January. Cats Protection’s Lifeline service offers temporary care for cats in a home environment, enabling survivors to get to safety knowing their cat will...