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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...
Can you help a cat in need this Christmas?
Christmas has come early for the cats in RSPCA care as staff have crafted stockings for them ready to be filled with treats.
The Southall cattery is encouraging people to pop in and add a donation to any of the kitties that catch their eye or for those further afield...
How to pet proof your Christmas tree
Pet owners are being advised to skip the edible decorations and create an ‘alarm’ if they want to pet-proof their Christmas tree and keep their four-legged friends safe this festive season.
The home and garden experts behind GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed their nine key tips for preventing cats and dogs from...
Tails.com offer some tips to stop pet obesity over xmas
It’s not only humans that need to watch their waistline during the festive season.
According to the recent PDSA PAW report, 81% of vets have seen an increase in levels of pet obesity in the UK in the past two years.
Studies have shown that obesity in dogs can often lead...
Two abandoned guinea pigs looking for a new home
Two guinea pigs are looking for a new home after being abandoned in a box in Sheffield.
Bear and Bandit are nine-month old brothers who were abandoned in a box outside RSPCA Sheffield animal centre in August this year.
The pair were quite timid after their ordeal but have grown in...
RSPCA Christmas video billed as ‘winner in the battle of Christmas...
The RSPCA has thrown its hat into the ring and has been billed as the ‘winner in the battle of the Christmas adverts’.
The national animal charity launched its Christmas video last week with a moving story which proves kindness lasts a lifetime.
The video, which was made entirely in house...
Abandoned kittens had ‘worse flea infestation’ vets had ever seen
A litter of kittens were found abandoned with the worst flea infestation seen by vets.
A litter of 8-week-old kittens that were found abandoned on a garden wall had the worst flea infestation that the Animal Welfare Officers and vets at Mayhew had ever seen.
The kittens were found by a...
RSPCA urge owners to insure their pets
The RSPCA is raising awareness about the importance of pet insurance as owners.
The oldest and biggest animal welfare charity is raising awareness on the importance of insuring pets to help with the cost of those unexpected accidents and illnesses and avoid hefty vet bills.
With pets visiting the vets around...
Almost half of UK pet owner buy presents for their furry...
New research by Petplan has revealed that the UK is a nation of generous pet owners.
The study which surveyed over 60,000 pet owners across the UK found that almost half are particularly fond of celebrating their pets at Christmas.
Rabbit owners were found to be the most generous with over...
Stray dog saved close to rehoming centre entrance
A stray dog found near the entrance of Dogs Trust Leeds is ready to find his forever home.
Staff at Dogs Trust Leeds have rescued a stray dog after he was found near the entrance of their site on the busy A64.
Named Scooby, the Lurcher, who is thought to be...
RSPCA launch appeal after two dead puppies are dumped like rubbish
The RSPCA has launched an appear after two dead puppies were found dumped at the side of a road wrapped up in napkins.
The two puppies were discovered by a dog-walker who found them on a footpath off Galingale View, in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
When the dog-walker made the horrific discovery, she thought...
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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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