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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...
Mayhew saves stray can with necrotic abscess
Animal welfare offices from Mayhew were shocked when they were called out to help a stray cat with a terrible looking head wound.
When the welfare officers found him, four-year old stray cat Augustus, had a wound the size of a golf ball on his forehead, which was discharging foul-smelling...
Trio of kittens find purrfect place to rest their paws at...
Staff at Dogs Trust Kenilworth couldn’t believe what they were seeing and hearing- as they prepared to take rescue dogs for a lunchtime walk.
Canine carers thought they were going barking mad when amongst the canine chatter of the centre, they heard meowing.
When they went to investigate, they discovered not...
Battersea’s longest stay resident has spent 600 days looking for a...
Yesterday marked Mongrel Aidan’s 600th day at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, during which he’s seen 3,714 canine friends find families.
Seven-year old Aidan found himself at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre in October 2017, after he was found wandering the streets of Woking alone.
He is currently the charity’s longest...
Hill’s Pet Nutrition introduces stews to Prescription Diet range
Hill’s Pet Nutrition has introduced a selection of tasty stews to its existing Prescription Diet range.
The new range, recommended by vets is designed to help alleviate and manage specific health conditions, including urinary, kidney, digestive, skin, mobility and weight concerns.
The new range works like a prescription diet and...
Webbox undertakes major rebrand
Pet food brand, Webbox has announced its biggest every rebrand to date, unveiling a brand-new look across its product packaging.
Exploring the company’s ‘Joy in Every Moment’ ethos, ‘Life’s a Game’ was born as a creative concept and inspired the new colourful visuals you will see on supermarket shelves from...
RSPCA says this year’s Appleby Horse Fair was a ‘positive one’
The RSPCA says this year’s Appleby Horse Fair was a ‘positive one’ with the number of warnings about animal welfare significantly down.
During the five-day event, 131 people were given advice, down from 198 last year and the lowest figure since 2010. The number of warnings were also down to...
Terrier scales Ben Nevis for charity after life changing veterinary surgery
A tenacious terrier climbed up the UK’s highest mountain after having lifechanging leg surgery.
Adventurous Choc, a 13-year old Patterdale Terrier, made his way up Ben Nevis by the side of his owner Robin Galloway who is raising money for the hospital currently caring for his six-year old granddaughter who...
Staffies top of the list of pinched pooches
Dogs Trust and Yale advice dog owners on how to keep their dogs safe this summer as homes and gardens are revealed as top spots for dog theft.
As a nation of dog lovers, we do everything we can to keep our dogs happy and healthy. From microchipping and ensuring...
Battersea volunteers create green oasis for homeless dogs
Green-fingered volunteers at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have created an urban jungle in South London for homeless dogs.
A dedicated team of gardening volunteers have used their spare time to transform the famous London centre into a greener, more enriched area for animals and humans alike to enjoy....
RSPCA appeal to find rats dumped in handbag a new home
Two rats who were abandoned in a handbag and left in the woods are now looking for their forever home.
Ernest and Bunbury, two 18-month old rodents, were taking into RSPCA Manchester and Salford branch after they were found cruelly abandoned.
They were discovered along with two other rats, inside...
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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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