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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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Battersea rescues pregnant cat and rehomes her and her kittens in...

A pregnant cat was brought to Battersea by her previous owners due to financial struggles associated with the cost of living crisis.   When two-year-old Nami first arrived at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre, she was expecting an unplanned litter. Nami’s previous owners had taken her in as a kitten from a...
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Cottingham woman banned from keeping equines for a decade after horse...

The owner of a horse who was found in an emaciated condition at a rubbish-strewn field in East Yorkshire has been banned from keeping equines for ten years following a prosecution by the RSPCA. Amy Tichias (DoB 23.04.2003), of Hull Road in Cottingham, was handed the disqualification order after admitting...
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Battersea rescues pregnant cat and rehomes her and kittens in time...

A pregnant cat was brought to Battersea by her previous owners due to financial struggles associated with the cost of living crisis.   When two-year-old Nami first arrived at Battersea’s Old Windsor centre, she was expecting an unplanned litter. Nami’s previous owners had taken her in as a kitten from a...
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Lincolnshire dog and owner crowned winners at agility finals

Toni Dawkins from Chapel Hill, Lincolnshire with her dog, Ag Ch Bachero Cross My Heart (Tiger), a Miniature American Shepherd, beat hundreds of dogs and their handlers to win The Kennel Club Medium Dog Agility Stakes final on Monday 18 December. Toni and Tiger competed in qualifying heats across the...
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Choc shock as curious canine chowing down on Christmas chocolate selection...

As Christmas approaches vet charity PDSA has issued a chocolate warning for all pet owners, after a 13-year-old dog decided Christmas would come early, tucking into an entire gift-wrapped selection box. Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Max, was discovered by his stunned owners next to the Christmas tree, with scraps of wrapping...
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‘Perfect’ dog facing second Christmas in rescue because no-one wants to...

Staff at an RSPCA animal centre in South Yorkshire are asking Santa to grant them their Christmas wish - a new home for their longest-staying dog. Nine-year-old crossbreed Zeke has spent over 600 days at two RSPCA rehoming centres but is still waiting to be chosen, despite being described as...
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Bella & Duke celebrates continued growth with recruitment drive

Rosyth based pet food and wellbeing company, Bella & Duke, is celebrating after a record-breaking year as the UK’s leading subscription raw pet food company. As well as a number of recent award wins, significant investment in machinery at its production and fulfilment facility and continued growth has seen the...
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Animal welfare charities collaborate to drive long-lasting change to international feline...

As Battersea celebrates its 140th anniversary of helping cats, the charity has today announced a new collaboration that will significantly improve the welfare of millions of cats worldwide.   World-renowned charity International Cat Care (iCatCare) has developed the Cat Friendly Homing (CFH) programme, which will aim to fundamentally improve the welfare of cats...
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Hampshire dog and owner heading to Crufts after win at agility...

Stephanie Best, 32, from Ringwood, Hampshire, with her dog, Z-Atomic Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle), a Shetland Sheepdog, won the Crufts Medium ABC (Anything But Collie) Semi-Final, qualifying the pair for the final held at Crufts 2024, the world’s greatest dog show, run by The Kennel Club in March. Stephanie and Skedaddle...
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Arden Grange launches NEW Tasty Pastes!

Arden Grange, renowned for its beloved Tasty Liver Treat paste, is set to elevate canine and feline delight to new heights with the introduction of two sensational additions to the tasty paste lineup: Tasty Turkey Treat and Tasty Salmon Treat. Pet owners can anticipate an abundance of tail-wagging, lip smacking...
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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...