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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...
Should cats be kept indoors?
With an estimated 11 million pet cats currently living in the UK, it’s safe to say we are a nation of cat lovers.
Last year’s PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report revealed that two in five of the UK’s pet cats live with one or more other cats, while the majority...
Dog makes heartwarming recovery as owner is given five-year ban for...
The RSPCA is urging pet owners to seek and follow veterinary advice after a dog was left to suffer from a painful skin condition that had caused him to lose a significant amount of hair.
Gizmo, a Shih Tzu/Jack Russell cross type dog was found covered in crusty skin and...
How “therapy pets” are becoming the next big thing in wellness
Online searches for emotional support animals have grown by 58% since the start of this year, while #therapypet has 5.6m tags on TikTok to date.
With one in every 14 adults admitting they feel stressed every single day and UK stress levels continually high, experts at The University of Law’s Psychology...
Dogs and their owners protest for better dog food standards
Dogs and their owners, led by ethical pet food brand Edgard and Cooper, protest for better dog food in London at Potter’s Field.
People and their pets are demanding more transparency and a higher nutritional bar within the pet food industry. The protest is calling on dog owners to sign a...
Pet owners urged to have their say in UK survey on...
Leading independent pet food manufacturer, Burgess Pet Care, today announces the launch of The Great British Small Animal Census, a UK-wide survey intended to provide a comprehensive insight into the wellbeing of the nation’s small pets.
The consumer survey focuses on small animals’ five welfare needs - companionship, health, environment,...
Overlooked moggy lands on feet with new understanding owner
Black-and-white moggy Hardy was one of the longest stay cats at Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre until an adopter decided to take a chance on him.
Hardy had been in care for one year, almost to the day, when Mark Robinson saw him on the centre’s website and got in...
Two thirds of owners not prepared for “doggolescence” and 1 in...
While most owners think early puppyhood is the hardest part of raising a dog, teenage pups can be just as much of a handful, and require a totally different type of training, with research from the UK’s number one puppy training and development app, Zigzag, revealing the hidden challenges...
PDSA offers advice on how to keep pets safe this autumn
With summer nearly over and autumn almost here, the change of seasons can be a brilliant time for you and your pets, and a time to enjoy the beautiful scenery as trees change from green to an array of rustic hues.
It’s also important to be aware of the seasonal...
Over half of Brits are spending more on their pets than...
Birthday budgeting can be a tricky conversation between friends, partners, and relatives – how much should you be spending on each other?
Well, as it turns out, many Brits are splashing the cash on their beloved pets than they are their human loved ones!
A new study by greetings card marketplace,...
How to be a responsible horse owner this autumn and winter
If you’re a horse owner, you’ll know just how much the weather can impact their diet, turnout routine, and overall quality of life. So, as the seasons start to change and the weather gets colder, there are a few key things to start changing or incorporating into your horse’s...
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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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