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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...
Dogs Trust teach kids how to stay safe around dogs
Hundreds of kids up and down the UK are set to learn how to stay safe around dogs during the second annual ‘Be Dog Smart Week’.
Dogs Trust will be delivering dog safety workshops to children across the UK during Be Dog Smart awareness week (11- 17 June).
During the course...
Experts predict an explosion of flea activity this summer
Experts warn of a summer explosion of flea activity in homes following the recent hot weather and thunderstorms.
The British Pest Control Association predict an explosion of flea activity as recent weather conditions are said to create the perfect bedding conditions and are stressing the importance of treating homes and...
RSPCA received two calls per hour about dogs in hot cars...
Despite warning to owners about leaving pets in hot cars, the RSPCA received more than 300 calls last week during the mini heatwave in England and Wales.
The animal welfare charity received 317 reports of animals in hot environments, the majority of which were dogs that had been left in...
Mastiff who saved owner from depression wins prestigious Blue Cross award
National pet charity, Blue Cross has awarded its prestigious Blue Cross Medal to an outstanding mastiff called Lemmy.
Judges awarded Lemmy the prestigious award after hearing the heart-warming nomination story about how he saved his young owners from serious depression and suicide.
In their search for an ‘everyday hero’, the charity...
Brits kit their homes out to accommodate their pampered pets
A survey has revealed that on average British pet owners spend £286 furnishing their home for the pets.
New research by interiors retailer, Furniture123.co.uk revealed that UK pet owners are kitting out their homes to accommodate their four-legged companions.
The survey of 1,103 UK pet owners comes following recent reports that,...
RSPCA highlights plight of unwanted rabbits
As part of Rabbit Awareness Week, animal welfare charity, the RSPCA is raising awareness of the responsibility of caring for rabbits.
The RSPCA has joined forces with Burgess Pet Care and other animal welfare charities, such as PDSA, RWAF, Blue Cross and Wood Green, The Animals Charity, to support Rabbit...
Survey shows mental health affects one third of pets in UK
A recent survey has reveled that one third of the UK’s pets suffer from a mental health issue.
The survey by Telford-based pet products and manufacturer, Rosewood Pet Products found that anxiety, stress and depression is also affecting our pets, with cats and dogs being the most likely pets affected.
Rosewood...
Appeal for information after kittens were thrown from car
The RSPCA is appealing for information after four kittens were thrown out of a car in Norwich.
The tiny black four-week old kitten were rescued from an old sewer pipe after a member of the public spotted a woman pull up in a black Corsa at the junction of Pitt...
Dogs Trust Shoreham celebrate National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month
As National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month comes to a close, Dogs Trust Shoreham highlight the work of their Veterinary Nurse and Vet Nurse Assistant.
National Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month is dedicated to spreading the word about the importance of the role of veterinary nurses and their provision of responsible pet...
New GPS tracking device set to give pet owners peace of...
Dog owners will be able to keep track of their four-legged companions with the help of a new GPS tracking device.
WatchOvers PetTrackie provides pet owners with a pet tracker device with real-time location updates that can be fully managed easily through the free PetTrackie app.
To help keep track of...
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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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