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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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Sweet natured flump seeks a Scottish sweetheart 

A sweet natured Staffordshire Bull Terrier who has spent nearly two years in Dog Trust care is seeking his Scottish sweetheart. Staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre are completely flummoxed as to why fabulous Flump is still to meet his special someone.  Eight-year-old Flump, who is as sweet as...
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New Dogs Trust data reveals behaviour issues driving owners barking mad

 Dogs Trust, the UK's leading dog welfare charity, has unveiled new data that reveals some of the most common behaviour issues facing dog owners in the UK.   According to data released today from Dogs Trust’s free Behaviour Support Line, separation anxiety and reactivity to people and other dogs are the...
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Agria launches lifetime insurance for service dogs, protecting dogs with jobs...

In the first product of its kind to launch in the UK, Agria is now in the unique position to protect and support dogs with jobs, for life with up to £12,500 cover for vet fees. Until now, insurance options for these dogs were either limited or non-existent resulting...
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Kennel Club welcomes pet abduction bill becoming law

The Kennel Club, one of the UK’s biggest organisations dedicated to dog health and welfare, has welcomed the passing of a new law which will introduce a specific criminal offence for those who steal pets. Under the Pet Abduction Bill – a Private Member’s Bill sponsored by Anna Firth MP –...
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Breeder given suspended jail term for causing cropping of dogs’ ears

A breeder has been given a 16-week suspended jail sentence for causing the cropping of dogs’ ears after he posted photos on his Instagram account. Seyed Hussain Alavizadeh of Laburnum Road, Southampton, Hampshire, appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday 16 May after he pleaded guilty, in March, to seven offences...
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Man given suspended prison sentence after flea-ridden cats are found living...

A man has been told he narrowly avoided being sent to prison after allowing his two cats to suffer in filthy living conditions in a flat in Barnsley. Several weeks of decaying faeces and piles of rubbish were found littered throughout the property at Roundwood Court in Worsbrough, with magistrates...
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Healthy pets, Happy wallets: top money-saving tips for pet owners

This week the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) announced a formal market investigation into veterinary services in the domestic pet market with many pet owners sharing their frustration over high bills and affordability. In light of this Axel Lagercrantz, CEO of Pets4Homes shares his advice on how to find the right...
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Vet issues advice for travelling with pets this May half term

With the May half term fast approaching, families are likely to be going on longer car journeys – perhaps with their pets – to visit friends or relatives or go on an outdoor adventure.  To make the trip as smooth as possible, Jackie Marshall, qualified vet and Technical Advisor at...
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Levens dog lover takes on challenge of a lifetime to raise...

A Levens dog lover is taking on a 1,000-mile run described as ‘the holy grail of UK adventures’ in a bid to raise more than £10,000 for Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, which has a centre in Penrith.   Annie Rawlinson, who celebrated her 60th birthday in March, chose the...
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Puppy owners warned of crucial feeding mistake – with ‘serious consequences...

Skipping out on weighing the food you give your dog can lead to obesity in later life for puppies across the UK.  Vet-recommended dog food brand Barking Heads’ vet, ITV This Morning’s Dr Scott Miller, explains the knock-on effect of improperly-measured portions and overfeeding puppies, along with how much owners should be feeding pups...
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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...