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Half of pet owners believe animals are the hidden support network...

A poll of 2,000 adults who have a cat or dog found their four-legged friends regularly help them out when they’re feeling down. They claim pets have helped improve their mood when they’ve been ill (47%), after a bad day at work (39%) and following an argument (22%). Actions that give...
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Lucky & Prince introduce new treats range

After a successful year with their ‘Raw to go’ premium eco-friendly sausage range, Lucky & Prince have launched snacks to complement their range. They are introducing premium Lamb Royale treat range to start with and will expand with snacks to each sausage flavour in due course. The snacks are produced using...
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Cats Protection and Dogs Trust welcome Lords debate on effect of...

Two of the UK’s biggest animal charities have joined force to welcome a House of Lords debate recognising the challenges faced by rehoming organisations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Cats Protection and Dogs Trust say that together with other animal charities, they are facing significant fundraising and operational difficulties as a...
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RSPCA teams up with Foodbank to provide vulnerable owners with food...

Two London RSPCA branches have teamed up with their local Foodbank to help provide a regular supply of pet food to vulnerable owners during the Covid-19 outbreak. The charity recognises that pets are very much a part pf our families. Some pet owners are concerned they may not be able...
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Paul O’Grady urges the public to donate to Battersea during ‘tough...

Paul O’ Grady and his new puppy, Nancy have sent staff at Battersea an encouraging video to help boost morale during these ‘tough times’. The video calls upon the public to donate what they can to help the much-loved animal charity’s homeless dogs and cats. During the heart-warming video, the Battersea...
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A Dog Is for Life Not Just For Lockdown, says Dogs...

Dogs Trust worries about impending puppy crisis as online searches for ‘to get a puppy’ rise by 120% during Covid-19 lockdown. The dog charity is asking the public to weigh up if they are truly ready for the realities of dog ownership before taking the leap, as searches to get...
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New report shows how dogs are making a difference in the...

New research undertaken by tails.com reveals the significant positive effect of caring for a dog on mental wellbeing. Working with charity partners StreetVet and Dogs for Good, with psychologist Emma Kenny, tail.com’s Dog Difference Report found that even prior to the outbreak of Covid-19, a staggering 99.7% of respondents said...
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Appeal for information after giant rabbit is dumped in Liverpool

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a giant rabbit was found collapsed, dumped in a box in Liverpool. The rabbit was discovered by a member of the public and collected by RSPCA Animal Collection Office, Heather Cook on Friday 24 April. Heather said: “A member of the public discovered this...
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Chihuahua with 20 bladder stones saved by lockdown emergency surgery

A Chihuahua from Merseyside has survived after having 20 bladder stones removed during emergency surgery. With vets limited to providing emergency treatment dur to Coronavirus restrictions, the operation by PDSA saved twelve-year old Ellie’s life. PDSA’s emergency service, which is still running to help much-loved pets in need during the coronavirus...
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Mayhew’s Trap, Neuter, Return programme proves to be a lifeline for...

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers are still out on the frontline caring for and saving the lives of animals in the local community. Last week, the team got a call from a long-term feeder of two feral cats, who had been looking out for the pair...
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National cat charity reveals top tips for cat owners during lockdown

A national charity has received over 3,000 calls to its National Information Line from concerned cat lovers during the month to date. Around 10% of those calls cited Covid-19 as the primary reason for the call – and many more featuring the virus as part of the discussion. In response, Cats...
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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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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...