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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...
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Blind rescue dog finally lands paws in dazzling new home

A rescue dog who went blind overnight has finally found love in a new forever home after nine months of waiting. Alex the four-year old Terrier is now called Oti by his new owner, Winefride Brack from Chipping Norton who fell in love with Oti the first time she set...
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Dogs Trust Bridgend’s new training barn set up to help thousands...

Dogs Trust Bridgend has unveiled its new training barn which is set to help thousands of dogs across South Wales. Burder’s Barn, named after late CEO and proud Welshman, Adrian Burder, was officially opened with waggy tails on Wednesday 17th July by members of the Burder family and staff at...
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Lurchers rescued from van after owner ran off following police stop

Five Lurchers were rescued after being abandoned in a van that was dumped following a police stop. Alice, Bob, Reggie, Syd and Zoe were rescued by Essex Police last month, in Harlow, after being discovered in the van when the driver ran off having been pulled over by officers. The dogs...
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Paws.com research reveals dog food labels are too hard to read...

According to new research from Paws.com almost half of British dog owners wish there was a solution to figuring out dog food easier. Dog owners in the UK are frequently trying to treat their furry friends like a true member of the family. As part of this many are making...
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Pure Pet Food launch introductory starter packs

Healthy dog food specialists, PurePetFood.co.uk have launched a variety of starter packs to introduce pets to their range. The starter packs have been produced to introduce dogs to high-quality food tailored to a pet’s age and sensitivities. The £59.99 (was £99.99) variety pack provides 66 meals (based on a 10kg adult...
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Fish4dogs donates mountain of food to Birmingham Dogs Home

A three-ton consignment of food – the equivalent of 16,000 meals for an average dog – has been donated to Birmingham Dogs Home by Fish4Dogs. The selection of kibble, sufficient to feed a dog for approximately 44 years, was transported on five pallets to the rescue centre’s head office in...
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RSPCA calls for air gun controls after 767 animal shootings last...

The RSPCA is calling for the licencing of air guns as figures reveal charity received 767 reports of animals being shot in 2018 The RSPCA’s records also showed that pet cats bore the brunt of the shootings with 258 incidents in 2018 with pigeons coming second with 112 incidents. The...
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PDSA offers advice on saying goodbye to our pets

Losing a treasured companion is one of the hardest things we can ever experience and PDSA are offering advice on how to say goodbye. Whether the loss is sudden or following a long period of illness, the deep feeling of grief can be devastating. Coping with the pain or grief can...
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Kittens dumped in box at graveyard

The RSPCA is appealing for information after two kittens were dumped in a box in a graveyard. A member of the public discovered the two kittens - now named Boo and Spook - on 3 July in a Rotherham cemetary and contacted the animal welfare charity. RSPCA animal collection officer Ollie...
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Celebrities help to raise £8000 for Mayhew at annual charity dog...

Celebrities were on hand to help raise over £8000 for dogs, cats and communities in need at the Mayhew annual summer fun dog show. The London-based animal welfare charity's annual event, Hounds on the Heath took place last Sunday and included a host of celebrities including Chrissie Hyde, TOWIE star,...
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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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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. Mette...