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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...
Rescue dog is struggling to find a home due to unusual...
The RSPCA is caring for an old, blind dog who is struggling to find a home because people think she is ugly.
Hairless Chinese crested Morrissa is 13 years old and arrived at the RSPCA’s Danaher Animal Home in Essex, in April having been rescued by inspectors from a multi-animal...
Emaciated bulldog found wandering streets looking for new home
An emaciated English Bulldog found wandering the street of Morley is hoping a new home is just around the corner.
The three-year old, named Esme by the team who at Dogs Trust Leeds, weighed just 11 kilogrammes when she was found last month, half of the weight she should be....
More than 10 newborn kittens cared for by RSPCA centre
An RSPCA animal centre in Surrey has already been inundated with orphaned kittens as kitten season begins.
Kitten season usually runs from May to September and is the time of year when most kittens are born and already, RSPCA Millbrook in Chobham, Surrey has been caring for 11 tiny kittens.
Eight...
Getting out with your dog can cut risk of dementia by...
A study has revealed that regular exercise can cut both the risk of depression and dementia by a staggering 30%.
Add to this the other undeniable benefits that our pets give us, from providing companionship and reducing loneliness – as well as the positivity that comes from having a living...
Mental health and pets – five benefits of ownership
Mental health and pets are regularly linked as animals offer companionship to those who need it most.
Pets can have a positive impact on your wellbeing and with Mental Health Awareness Week around the corner, Argos Pet Insurance discusses the benefits of pet ownership.
A sense of purpose
Firstly, pets require a...
RSPCA urges owners in Sheffield to microchip cats
The RSPCA is hosting a microchipping event for cats in Sheffield to tackle the cat overpopulation crisis.
The animal welfare charity urges owners in Sheffield to microchip their cats after figures reveal that 83% of cats in the charity’s care are not microchipped.
The event will be held at the...
Reports of dogs left in hot cars hits three-year high says...
Reports of dogs being left in hot cars has hit a three-year high, despite a major campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of doing so.
This year’s Dog Die in Hot Cars campaign is to launch on May 6, on Dogs Die In Hot Cars Awareness Day.
However, despite...
German Shepherd abandoned on skate park
A German Shepherd is being cared for by the RSPCA after being abandoned at a skate park.
The white and black adult male German Shepherd, called Key was found on Good Friday by a member of the public tied up at a skate park in Eye, near Peterborough.
They took...
Top tips for caring for a dog with hay fever
Summer months can be difficult for those that suffer from hay fever, but many owners don’t realise that dogs can also suffer from allergies.
Dog walking and sitting app, Rover.com reveal the tell-tale signs that indicate whether your dog is affected by pollen, and how best to treat their allergies.
Richard...
Nine-week old puppy found buried alive
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a puppy was found ‘buried alive’ in a Leyland field.
A dog walker was out on Saturday (27 April) training their working dogs when they made the shocking discovery.
RSPCA Inspector Alison Fletcher, who is now investigating, said: “When the dogs didn’t return their...
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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...
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