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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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Is dog’s glum face putting off adopters?

A friendly dog who looks glum is struggling to find a new home because of his sad face. Three-year-old Staffie cross Draygo was rescued by RSPCA officers due to welfare concerns. He’s been with the team at RSPCA Great Ayton Animal Centre, in Middlesbrough, since March and has been nursed back to full health. And while...
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Puppy rushed to emergency vets after swallowing 20cm wooden chicken skewer

A super-cute puppy called Maverick lived up to the name by somehow swallowing an entire 20cm chicken skewer. The wooden skewer punctured his stomach but, amazingly, the super-strong Border Collie carried on as normal afterwards, running, eating and drinking as usual. It was only 10 days later when a sinister lump...
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Cat-acombs ordeal! Feline trapped under St. Paul’s Cathedral rescued by RSPCA

A cat who disappeared into an underground basement at St.Paul’s Cathedral has been rescued by the RSPCA. The feline tumbled 15 feet down a shaft near to the outer walls of the Grade I listed central London landmark and ended up trapped in the dark basement below the cathedral. Fortunately, a...
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Bond Appetit: Dinnertime is best bonding time for owner and pet

The love between dogs and their owners is a cherished bond, and new research from Tails.com today reveals that mealtime in particular is one of the key ways to create this connection, according to almost half of owners. A whopping 61% of the 2,000 British dog owners surveyed, agree that mealtime is...
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RSPCA caring for four rabbits abandoned in dirty hutches

The RSPCA in Hampshire is caring for four rabbits who were sadly abandoned in dirty hutches at the gate leading to the animal centre. Staff at RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Hampshire, discovered the rabbits late on Tuesday evening (16 July). They found two female rabbits inside one...
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Vet warns of the dangers of exercising your dog in hot...

With temperatures forecasted to reach highs of 30°C this week, a leading veterinary charity is warning pet owners to be cautious when exercising their furry friend in the heat.  PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said: “We know how important exercise is to keep a dog’s body and mind healthy. However,...
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How to help children to understand losing your dog

If we’re lucky, our dogs can be with us for up to 13 years, if not longer. They’re by our side for some of life’s major moments, and they truly cement themselves as an integral part of the family. As much as we don’t want to think about it, there...
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Dog lover takes the lead from rescue dog to raise hundreds...

A Rotherham dog lover is taking to the skies in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds to help dogs find forever homes, after her dog changed her life.  Jayne Stallion adopted Crossbreed, Roo, from Dogs Trust in July 2022 who at just six months old had been found as...
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Vets issue urgent warning to pet owners over the ‘fatal threat’...

A leading vet has issued a warning to pet owners to be extremely vigilant during BBQ season, as the popular summer dining tradition can prove fatal for dogs and cats.  Providing emergency care for pets when they need it most, Vets Now,saw over 66,000 emergency cases last summer*, with hundreds...
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Adorable blind puppy seeks special home

A blind puppy is looking for a very special home with owners who can help her navigate the world. Eight-month-old Staffie cross Talia was rescued by the RSPCA in May 2024 from an address in Lancashire due to welfare concerns and she was signed over into RSPCA care by her previous owner. Talia arrived at...
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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...