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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...
Tails.com launch new lamb biscuits
Tails.com has launched a new addition to the hand-baked treats range – just in time for Easter.
The new lamb biscuits, which are now available to Tails.com customers, complement the existing salmon roll and duck biscuits within the treats range.
Hand-baked with natural ingredients and no added sugar, the lamb...
It takes just 30 mins to fall in love with a...
New study reveals it takes juts 30 minutes to fall in love with a pet compared to six months to fall in love with a partner.
Researchers from Agria Pet Insurance pooled dog owners and discovered that Brits really are a nation of animal lovers, with more than half (56%)...
Appeal for information over ‘thinnest dog ever seen alive’ by RSPCA...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after the ‘thinnest dog ever seen alive’ by an RSPCA inspector was found in Lancashire.
The dog, who was named Eric by veterinary staff looking after him, was found by a member of the public on the afternoon of Saturday 2 March and was...
PDSA help pet owners brush up on pet’s dental care
Vet charity, PDSA is encouraging pet owners to ‘brush up’ on their pet’s dental health.
With dental disease a common problem for many of our four-legged friends, in their latest Pet Care Column, the PDSA are raising awareness for pet dental care.
We wouldn’t let a day go by without brushing...
500 dogs find love thanks to doggie foster carers
Dogs Trust Leeds has helped 500 dogs enjoy their home comforts in foster care before heading off to their forever homes.
The York Road rehoming centre runs a Home from Home fostering scheme for dogs who they feel particularly benefit from being in a home rather than kennels, whilst they...
Blind cat searches for a new home
A cat who had surgery to remove both eyes is now searching for her forever home.
A six-year old white and tortoiseshell cat called Betty has been with the RSPCA Sheffield Animal Centre since she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors in January (2019).
It was unclear to staff whether her eye...
More life-saving dogs to follow their nose with lottery boost
A charity which trains dog to save lives will increase its pawprint around the UK thanks to a boost from People’s Postcode Lottery.
Charity, Mental Detection Dogs, which trains dogs to save lives using their incredible sense of smell will receive a £250,000 boost from Postcode Animal Trust to help...
Guinea pigs dumped in box with heart-breaking note
The RSPCA is investigating after three guinea pigs were dumped in a cardboard box with a note asking for them to be cared for.
The three male guinea pigs, who are all about a year old, were found in a taped-up box with a note which read: ‘RSPCA please can...
Lack of time and weather conditions are biggest obstacles to owning...
A new study reveals that a lack of time and poor weather conditions are the biggest obstacles to owning a dog.
The study by clothing and home décor retailer, Lands’ End found that 1 in 5 people in the UK own a dog (20%), with this number rising to 1...
Brits spend £125m annually celebrating dogs’ birthdays
New research reveals that over two thirds of owners celebrate their dogs’ birthdays each year, spending an average £20.45 on presents.
According to the research by Rover.com, the dog walking service, collectively Brits spend a whopping £125 million annually to celebrate their dogs’ birthdays.
The news comes as one in three...
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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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