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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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Rare hairless kittens looking for news homes

Rare kittens are seeking new homes after stray mum arrived at Mayhew Animal Hospital. Heavily pregnant stray cat Ellie was recently taken to Mayhew by a concerned member of the public after she followed him home in an attempt to find a safe place to give birth. The cat was in...
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Canine Count Dracula seeking a new home this Halloween

Dogs Trust Shoreham is playing host to an adorable resident whose teeth make him look like a vampire. This Halloween, three-year old Chihuahua Cross Boston Terrier, Jack who has two noticeable fangs protruding from his bottom jaw is hoping to find his forever home. According to staff at the rehoming...
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Company of Animals wins Silver at 2018 PetQuip Awards

Dog Training and accessories company, The Company of Animals is celebrating after winning Silver at the prestigious PetQuip awards. The company won Silver in the ‘Marketing Project of the Year’ category at the awards, which each year celebrate the industry’s latest innovations and best practices in all things pet. Company...
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Battersea offer advice on how to make Halloween less scary for...

Halloween may be celebrated as the spookiest night of the year, but it doesn’t have to be that way for your dog. While the scary celebrations can provide plenty of fun for all the family. It’s important to make sure that your pet is having fun too. Nathalie Ingham, Canine Behaviour...
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Donations from holidaymakers raise £1 million for Dogs Trust

Cottages.com and Hoseasons are celebrating raising £1 million for the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs Trust. The funds were raised from donations from holidaymakers across the country via bookings made at dogstrustholidays.co.uk with the charity receiving a donation equal to 10% of each accommodation booking value. Delivered in partnership with...
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‘Spooky’ sleepover to help cats in need

RSPCA staff in Surrey to take part in cattery sleepover to raise money for moggies in need. The staff at RSPCA South Godstone Animal Centre in Surrey are taking part in a ‘spooky’ cattery sleepover to raise funds for the 61 cats in their care. The sponsored sleepover will take place...
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RSPCA urge parents to teach children to be safe around dogs

The RSPCA is urging parents to teach children to be safe around dogs as the government calls for education programmes. The animal welfare charity is urging parents to learn and use its ‘Six Golden Rules’ to ensure positive interactions between children and dogs as a government committee called for education...
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Cat charities come together to tackle cat crisis

A group of animal charities are coming together to champion kitten neutering at the London Vet Show this year. The Cat Population Control Group (CPCG) has a stand at the London Vet Show from November 15-16 at the Excel where once again the group will be promoting neutering of pet...
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RSPCA calls for animal welfare to be on the school curriculum

The RSPCA is calling for animal welfare to be on the curriculum as nearly a quarter of schoolchildren aged 10-18 have witnessed animal cruelty on social media. The animal welfare charity reports that young children are being exposed to horrific incidents of animal suffering online in ways previous generations have...
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Dogs Trust undercover investigation reveals magnitude of puppy smuggling trade

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on the government to take urgent action to stop illegal importation of puppies as Brexit approaches. This follows an undercover investigation, which exposes the magnitude and ease of trade routes into the UK for European smugglers. A new Dogs Trust report has...
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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...