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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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Snapping pics of pups is “fetch”, as Brits prefer taking pics...

Rover.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for loving pet care, has today revealed that British pet parents take on average 100 pictures of their pup a month - equating to 13,200 over their pet’s lifetime. According to a Rover study, it is Poodles that have the most photo-obsessed pet parents,...
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Owner claimed his injured kitten was stray found by his dog...

A Lincolnshire man claimed his kitten, who had suffered a serious lip injury, was a stray found by his dog. When questioned by the RSPCA, Lovelle Paharsingh (D.o.B 13/2/2003) of Heneage Road, Grimsby, denied he was the owner of the pet and said his dog had picked up the injured...
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Microchips help families in the north of England see the safe...

Microchips have helped the RSPCA to reunite four missing cats in the north of England this summer as the charity issues a reminder to pet owners that it will be a legal requirement in nine months time. The pets were all rescued by RSPCA officers in North Yorkshire and County...
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Birmingham Dogs Home announces pawfect partnership with Ancol to help accelerate...

The Midlands' oldest and most-loved animal welfare charity, Birmingham Dogs Home, has announced pet accessories manufacturer and supplier, Ancol, as its first-ever rehoming programme sponsor. As an official sponsor, Ancol will support the charity with its mission of helping thousands of dogs find their forever homes throughout the year, which...
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Vets issue warning to pet owners after soggy summer leads to...

A dog almost died after breathing in grass seeds while on a walk. 15-month-old cocker spaniel Archie needed major surgery at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital to save its life. Owner Laetisia Carter feared she may lose her beloved hound before a team at the hospital carried out the delicate two-hour procedure. Now, after vets there...
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Time almost up for animal-lovers to call on UK Govt to...

Animal-lovers have just one week left to sign an urgent electric shock collar campaign asking Members of Parliament to put pressure on the UK Government to not abandon a pledge to ban the cruel devices. In April, Defra announced that the Animal Welfare (Electronic Collars) (England) Regulations 2023 would come...
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Southampton pet retailer celebrates food safety milestone

A Southampton pet retailer has gone above and beyond on its food safety requirements in a bid to maintain the highest level of food hygiene for cats and dogs across the south. Leading pet food and accessory supermarket, Healthy Pet Store, has celebrated another milestone after its logistics and warehousing...
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Dog loving volunteer goes the extra mile for dogs in need

A 20-year-old dog lover from Lazonby is preparing to take on the Great North Run next week (10 September) to raise money for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity. Elliot Judge already dedicates many hours every week volunteering at Dogs Trust Cumbria which has helped more than 350...
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New study reveals dogs can’t help but fall in love

In a heart-warming twist to canine companionship, a recent study by Canine Cottages has shone a light on the extraordinary emotional connections’ dogs can share. The question of whether dogs can experience love has long captivated dog owners and animal enthusiasts alike. To delve into whether dogs could feel romantic...
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‘Alarming’ research shows up to 9 in 10 don’t know crucial...

Statistics released today by one of the UK’s largest dog welfare organisations shows that up to nine in ten owners wouldn’t be able to identify some crucial signs of stress in a dog – despite the fact that almost three quarters (72%) believe they can accurately read their dog’s...
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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...