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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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Little Scrumpy seeks new home for Christmas

An adorable shy terrier with a limp is looking for a new home this Christmas. Little Scumpy, a Yorkshire terrier cross, was found as a stray running loose near Rayleigh in Essex, in September. Kathy Butler from RSPCA’s Essex South, Southend and District Branch said that Scrumpy was very scared...
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The perfect gifts to treat your dogs this holiday season

For many people, our pets are an extension of our family and animal lovers everywhere will no doubt be looking to treat their four-legged friends this Christmas. Treats, gifts and even an extra belly scratch can make your pooch feel extremely loved this festive season. Lintbells, manufacturers of natural pet...
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Benny hopes to Cha-Cha-Charm his way into his forever home

Dancing Dogs Trust pooch has his paws crossed that a special someone rates him a perfect ‘10’. Eight-year old Benny the Lurcher is known at Dogs Trust Shoreham for being a clumsy bundle of legs, with a hilarious ‘Elvis’ style lip – however, much like the King of Rock...
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Two feline friends looking for a new home this Christmas

A plump pair of cats who are now on a diet to shed some pounds before Christmas are looking for their forever home. Pepe and Penelope were taken to RSPCA South Godstone in Surrey in October after being found living in a back garden and their owner could not be...
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Fish4Dogs customers to receive a special Christmas gift in December

The Fish4Dogs furry family will feature in a Christmas gift being sent out to key contacts, loyal customers and trade partners in the run-up to the festive season. The 2019 calendar is being sent out instead of a Christmas card and feature the canine companions of all who work at...
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Tomorrow set to be RSPCA’s busiest day this winter

The RSPCA is bracing itself for the busiest day this Christmas period: 11 December. The animal welfare charity is expecting thousands of calls this week as their 24-hour emergency hotline received 55,821 calls from members of the public in December last year (2017). Of those call, 2,640 of them were received...
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Celebrate Christmas with your pooch and Nineteen 87

If you’re looking for some tasty treats for you pooch this Christmas, Nineteen 87 have a selection of luxury dog food. Make your pooch’s Christmas this year by introducing Nineteen 87 baked food into their meal times, which uses sustainably sourced ingredients and supports the ‘farm to bowl’ ethos. Cooked using...
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Cat dumped by bins found by woman putting out her rubbish

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat is dumped with the rubbish. Holly the cat was found shut inside a dark plastic crate – marked with ‘Fragile’ tape – wrapped up in a bin bag and dumped by the bins. The poor black and white cat was found...
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Corrie stars swap the Rovers for ‘rover’

Coronation Street actress Sally Ann Matthews left behind pulling pints in favour of playing with pooches this week. Sally joined fellow actor Adam Blease at Dogs Trust Manchester to meet some of the dogs hoping to be settled into their new forever homes before Christmas. Sally Ann, who plays landlady...
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Fish4Dogs products scoop awards for second year running

Two of Fish4Dogs best-selling products have been highly commended in the Your Dog Product Awards – for a second year running. The awards are voted for by readers of the magazine to “celebrate ad recognise all of those must-have doggy products that enhance the lives of pet owners and their...
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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...