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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...
Richmond pet-care specialist makes waves with Doggie Swimming Club
Richmond pet enthusiast Jean Wilson is making a splash with her bespoke Doggie Swimming Club, an initiative captivating the hearts of both dogs and their owners.
With a commitment to enhancing the lives of our much-loved four-legged companions, Jean’s club is redefining the way dogs experience aquatic play and exercise...
A fifth of British dog owners have cut their holidays short...
Researchers from St. Pancras Station have polled* the nation's dog owners and revealed that such is the love for their pets 21% (a fifth) had returned early from holiday because they couldn't bear to be away from their furry friend any longer.
Of those who had left a holiday early...
Guinea Pig Awareness Week returns for 2023!
The organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week (GPAW), the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, have announced a wealth of initiatives around this year’s theme, Rescue & Rehome.
For 2023, it’s all about throwing the spotlight on the many guinea pigs in rescue centres in need of...
Four in ten say this winter will be even tougher than...
A poll carried out for Dogs Trust by YouGov shows that four in ten (40%) of the UK’s dog owners fear it will be even harder to give their dogs all they need this coming winter than it was last year.
Following a record number of enquiries* from owners about...
Nutravet help pet parents prepare for back-to-school separation anxiety
Summer can be a fun time to spend with your four-legged family member, enjoying time outdoors and the warmer weather.
However, after enjoying some extended family time, some dogs can develop separation anxiety when the children of the family return to school.
Changes in routine can impact your pet and lead...
Singer-song writer ‘suppawts’ Dogs Trust Evesham on tour
A singer-song writer who was Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of 2021 is putting his musical talents to good use by raising money for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.
Frazer Lepford has been singing and playing the guitar since the age of 18, and his love of dogs dates...
Butternut Box Campaign aims to put the “Food Back into Dog...
Millions of dog owners have no idea what is in their pet's food, according to new research commissioned by fresh dog food brand Butternut Box.
A poll of 2,000 dog owners found that almost half (48%) could only name up to three ingredients when quizzed on what they feed their dog.
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‘Pet parents’ are on the rise – but who gets the...
Over four million dogs were welcomed into families in just the last three years*, with many couples cementing their family unit with a four-legged companion.
Whilst pets bring so much joy to our lives, what if you decide it is best to part ways – who gets the dog then?
PDSA...
RSPCA and fire crews rescue cat from chimney place
A kitten who became trapped inside a chimney at a house in Bradford was reunited with her owners after a rescue by the RSPCA and a specialist fire crew.
The animal charity was called out after four-month old Murphy was spotted on the 25-foot-high roof of the property at Giles...
International Dog Day: Vets reveal the dog names they see most...
With 48 Pet Hospitals across the UK, vet teams at the nation’s leading vet charity, PDSA, see thousands of dogs each week. It’s no surprise there’s a handful of names they hear more often than others.
PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “From Disney-inspired names, to royal monikers, it’s safe...
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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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