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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...
Pet abduction offence a step closer as law for dogs and...
A new law introducing tougher penalties for those who steal pets has completed its second reading in the House of Commons.
The Pet Abduction Bill, which has been brought forward as a backbench bill by Anna Firth MP (Southend West), will make it a specific offence to abduct a cat...
Cost of living plagues UK dog owners as ‘dogflation’ continues to...
Following this week’s (17.01.2024) CPI (Consumer Price Index) surprise increase to 4%, Dogs Trust warns there is still a gap between inflation and what it terms ‘dogflation’; the costs associated with owning a dog.
The charity has released a report, produced with Oxford Economics, which shows the rate of increase...
Start the year on the right paw: January marks Walk Your...
In January, dog owners nationwide are gearing up to celebrate their four-legged companions during Walk Your Dog Month and enjoy the great outdoors.
This annual event encourages dog owners to take their pooch for a daily walk, promoting the health and happiness of both pets and owners. From nurturing the...
Sweet Neil is reaching out to find a loving forever home
An RSPCA cattery in Kent is hoping to find a loving forever home for a stray cat who was rescued after suffering from a painful burst abscess.
Now named Neil, the two-year-old white and black cat came into the charity’s care in November after he was rescued from Folkestone with...
Appeal after seven rabbits found dumped in bin chute at Birmingham...
The RSPCA is investigating the abandonment of seven rabbits who were left for dead in a waste container at a block of flats in Birmingham.
The pets were found on Tuesday, January 2, by a resident, who contacted the RSPCA. She became suspicious when large amounts of hay and animal...
How snow and grit can be harmful to your dog &...
Multiple snow and ice warnings are in place across the UK until the end of this week as the country faces temperatures plummeting to below-freezing. The MET Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice covering large swathes of the northern half of the UK until Thursday.
With this...
RSPCA appeals for the public’s help after ‘starving’ dog is found...
A female dog is recovering in RSPCA care after being found in a severely emaciated condition in plummeting temperatures in Stockport.
The white and tan Staffordshire bull terrier cross was taken to a veterinary practice after a member of the public had found her on Sunday evening (14 January) in...
How to keep cats safe in cold weather
Cats are generally good at finding warm, cosy places to rest if the temperature drops but young, old or cats struggling with health conditions may need additional care.
With a cold spell affecting much of the UK, Cats Protection has some top tips to help protect cats in plummeting temperatures:
If...
Cat with broken tail dumped on doorstep of animal charity in...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with a broken tail was abandoned at the RSPCA Wirral & Chester Branch last Saturday.
A man arrived at the branch animal centre in Cross Lane, Wallasey, on Saturday 6 January at around noon before dumping the injured cat inside a...
Arctic blast: PDSA offer cold weather advice for pet owners
Winter can be a fun time for pets, but with forecasts of an ‘arctic blast’ on the way, PDSA experts are warning owners to keep our four-legged friends safe and warm in the wintry conditions.
Pets can be at risk of hypothermia if they get too cold, but it’s also...
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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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