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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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Self-taught assistance pooch wins pet charity medal

An eight-year old Papillion crossbreed has been awarded the historic Blue Cross Medal for extraordinary animal achievement. The panel of judges were in awe of Lily-Rose’s story which shone above all the shortlisted pets for the national animal-charity's Blue Cross Medal 2019. The multi-talented rescue dog Lily-Rose saved her owner, Jenny...
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Battersea volunteers receive prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

A group of dedicated volunteers at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have been named as recipient of the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Volunteers from the leading animal welfare charity are to receive the prestigious award in recognition of the outstanding work they do in the local community by regularly...
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Rabbit Awareness Week: RSPCA highlight plight of UK’s misunderstood pets

The RSPCA is highlighting the plight of the UK’s third most popular – and widely misunderstood - pet. The animal welfare charity rescued more than 11,000 rabbits over the last three years, 3,678 in 2018 and 4,000 each in 2016 and 2017. Many of these rabbits are rescued as a result...
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Over £10,000 raised for dogs without homes

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, dogs and their owners across Europe helped to raise over £10k for dogs without homes. Thousands of paws padded their way across the countryside and beaches as part of the Agria Dog Walk to help raise money for dogs without homes. From Hermes to Helskink, Oslo...
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Elderly tortoise reunited with owners thanks for Facebook

A runaway tortoise, believed to be around 75-years old has been reunited with her owners after being rescued by the RSPCA. The old spur-thighed tortoise was found by a member of the public wandering around Lansdowne Road in Staines-Upon-Thames on Sunday 12 May at around 12:30pm. Animal Welfare Officer (AWO)...
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Poorly pug cures itching with a change in diet

A poorly pug named Billy is finally happy after a change in diet helped him stop biting himself and scratching his fur off. Miserable Billy the pug was feeling down in the mouth after an irritable skin condition led to him scratching and biting bald patches in his coat. Owner...
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Scaredy cats now think York vet practice is purr-fect haven

A York veterinary practice is the cat’s whiskers after helping frightened felines to overcome their fears. The Minster Veterinary Practice has revamped facilities at its main hospital in Salisbury Road and branch surgery at Tower Court in Clifton Moor to help reduce the stress for cats brought into the practice...
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Brits spend 7.5 hours a day with their pet, says new...

New research reveals that people are buying pets to be their best friends and provide unconditional love. The research highlights how pets are central to their owners’ happiness, with nine out of 10 (88%) owners claiming they bought their four-legged friend for companionship. The research by The Pet Health Club also...
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Orphaned kittens at Battersea looking for new home

Two kittens at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are looking for a new home after they were orphaned earlier this month. Tragically, the kitten’s mother was killed in a road traffic accident and they were found by a member of the public in Slough. Having such a tragic start to life,...
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Bella and Duke share dos and don’ts of dog food ingredients

Dog owners have been offered an eight-step guide to the pet food ingredients they should prioritise, as well as those to avoid. The team behind raw dog food subscription service, Bella and Duke have revealed four harmful ingredients often found in many store-bought, processed dog foods, whilst highlighting four properties...
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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...