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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...
Homeless pets record special gift for royal wedding
Homeless dogs, cats and horses at Blue Cross have recorded an all-animal version of Here Comes the Bride to celebrate the upcoming royal wedding.
As we all prepare for the royal wedding this weekend, pet charity, Blue Cross has released a very special gift for the royals.
Released in the midst...
Unusual dog due are looking for their forever home
The staff at Dogs Trust Shrewsbury are looking for a special forever home for an unusual little and large due.
The due are believed to be the first of their kind at the centre to ever need to be rehomed together, Dorito is a Chihuahua Cross and his companion Nanook...
Sharp rise in reported skin cancers among pets in the UK
In line with Sun Awareness Week, Animal Friends Pet Insurance are raising awareness of the importance of sun protection for pets.
Sun Awareness Week starts today and runs until 20th May and many pet owners assume that fur protects their pets from skin complications, which is not always the case.
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Pony dumped in backyard of Stoke-on-Trent home
The RSPCA are appealing for information after a pony was dumped in somebody’s backyard in Stoke-on-Trent.
Together with Word Horse Welfare, the animal welfare charity is appealing for information after the pony was left in backyard of a house on Ford Green Road last week.
The shocked homeowner, unsure what to...
Research by MORE TH>N reveals trends in UK pet ownership
A new study by MORE TH>N has revealed trends in UK pet ownership with over half of pet owners seeing their cats and dogs as more beneficial to their wellbeing than other humans.
The study from MORE TH>N reveals the full extent of the nation’s love for pets and illustrates...
Cats Protection deliver air gun petition to 10 Downing Street
Cats Protection has delivered a 100,000- strong petition directly to 10 Downing Street to call for a change in the law to air gun ownership in England and Wales.
The petition is part of a major campaign by the charity for legislation on air guns to be brought in line...
A new survey has revealed a rise in pets at weddings
As Royal Wedding fever sweeps across the UK, new research has revealed that 4 in 10 pet owners would want their pet at their wedding.
A survey of UK pet owners* commissioned by raw and natural pet-food experts Natures Menu, has found that almost half of pet lovers (40%) would...
Parliament announces inquiry into ineffective Dangerous Dogs Act
The RSPCA has today welcomed an inquiry by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee into the current legislation on dangerous dogs.
The announcement comes almost two years after the RSPCA launched its high profile #EndBSL campaign, calling on the UK Government to review Section 1 of the Dangerous...
Kittens dumped in box looking for new homes fit for royalty
Four kittens that were dumped in a cardboard box are looking for new homes fit for a king or queen.
The five-week old kittens were discovered by a member of the public in a box near garages in Kensel Green, North West London and taken to animal welfare charity, Mayhew.
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The Family Pet Show collaborates with PDSA Petsurance
The Family Pet Show has announced PDSA Petsurance will be the headline sponsor at this year’s pet extravaganza.
PDSA Petsurance will be the official sponsor of the Family Pet Show 2018 held at Manchester’s EventCity on 6-7 October. The Family Pet Show is the only indoor show where visitors are...
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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.
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