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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...
Old dog dumped in scrapyard ready to find a retirement home
A thirteen-year old dog abandoned at a scrap yard is hoping to find his forever family to help him enjoy life again.
Frail and scared Collie Cross, Den was found tied up at a scrap yard in Horbury last month, having been rescued by the dog warden last.
For the last...
GiftPup launch new festive products for pampered pooches
One of the UK’s leading gift retailers has announced a brand-new festive product line, designed just for pets.
GiftPup’s range of bespoke Christmas gifts for dogs can each be personalised with the pet’s name, breed or even photograph, making it easy for owners to pamper their furry friends this year...
Cats’ inside-out eyelashes mended by Mayhew vets
London-based animal welfare centre, Mayhew helped a Norwegian Forest cat after he was found with weepy eyes.
Seven-year old Aslan was found on the streets just around the corner from Mayhew when a member of public spotted his unusual appearance, lack of collar and noticed his eyes were also weepy...
Kibble amnesty held by pet food company
Dog lovers have been given the opportunity to exchange unhealthy dried pet food for a much healthier alternative at a kibble amnesty event.
Online retailer PurePetFood.com recently invited dog owners to hand in bags of unhealthy dog food in return for delicious, human-grade canine cruise.
The kibble amnesty saw local...
The Dog Treat Company introduces Snibbles range to the UK
The Dog Treat Company is set to launch their range of vegetarian treats for dogs in the UK, at PATS Telford next week.
In 2018, The Dog Treat Company’s first vegan-friendly/gluten free treat was a breakout success (coconut, chia and turmeric) at targeting the growing number of UK dogs suffering...
Lost sock almost cost a puppy his life
A six-month old puppy called Rocky needed lifesaving surgery after PDSA vets discovered he had swallowed an entire sock.
Owner Maxine Holliday noticed her Labrador puppy was unwell when he started vomiting and couldn’t keep food or water down.
Rocky was admitted for tests, with x-rays revealing a foreign object causing...
Oldest staffie needs new forever home to rest her paws
The oldest Staffordshire Bull Terrier to ever be looked after at Dogs Trust Loughborough is hoping that a new forever home is just around the corner.
Since opening in the summer of 2012, the team at the Wymeswold rehoming centre have found forever homes for more than 150 Staffordshire Bull...
Company of Animals team help Romanian dog rescue project
A team of volunteers from Company of Animals recently travelled to Romania to work with a local charity helping to make a difference to the plight of abandoned dogs.
The charity, A Better Life Dog Rescue is on a mission to save as many dog’s lives as they can in...
nutravet celebrates five years calming anxious pets
Natural animal health company Nutravet celebrates five years naturally calming anxious pets fast.
Their high quality, fast acting calming supplement, Nutracalm was launched in 2014 to help reduce stress for pets, as well as reduce unwanted or unruly behaviour.
Nutracalm was developed to fill a gap in the market for a...
Dog owners warned of deadly disease
New research reveals that pet owners’ understanding of lungworm is still low, as parasite spreads.
According to new research, millions of dog owners are unaware of a deadly disease spreading across the UK.
While half (52%) of dog owners are unaware of lungworm, 39% admitted they didn’t know exactly what it...
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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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