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Kitten saved by PDSA after eating the net packaging from the...

PDSA vets saved the life of six-month-old kitten, Bear, after he ate netting from the Christmas roast beef, causing his insides to ‘concertina’ up together. Without emergency surgery, Bear would’ve died. The incident took place last Boxing Day at his owner Joshua Simpson’s home in Darlington. Bear required a potentially...
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House of the Dragon star Bethany Antonia takes time out to...

A three-legged kitten and a chihuahua cross were just some of the pets treated to a fuss from House of the Dragon actor Bethany Antonia when she visited pet charity Blue Cross’s rehoming centre in Bromsgrove.  The animal-loving star visited the charity’s rehoming centre on Wildmoor Lane in Catshill where...
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Martin Clunes and Dogs Trust team up to unleash Christmas cheer...

This festive season, beloved British actor Martin Clunes OBE, known for his roles in Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly, has teamed up with Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, to bring “D-Beebies Bedtime Stories” to dogs across the UK. In a homage to the popular CBeebies programme,...
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“Shocking calorie equivalents” – PDSA Vet warns of the dangers of...

As the festive season approaches, PDSA, the national vet charity for pets in need, is warning owners that no matter how persuasive pets’ pleading eyes might be, sharing leftovers and treats could have worrying consequences. PDSA Vet Nurse Gemma Renwick said: “Showing love to your pets doesn't have to mean sharing...
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Two inseparable cats rescued from awful conditions in Yorkshire are looking...

Two neglected and skinny cats who were rescued by the RSPCA after they were found living in poor conditions are now loving life in a new home together.  Both Anakin and Ahsoka were clearly underweight and had other health issues when they were found huddled together on top of a...
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The hidden heroes of Christmas: Emergency vets brace for 111% spike...

This year, the UK’s leading pet emergency service, Vets Now, is preparing for a 111% rise in emergency cases over Christmas and New Year.  From pets devouring mince pies to injuries from tinsel or fairy lights, the festive season brings an influx of unexpected, and even fatal, emergencies. With over 20 million pet...
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First Christmas in new home for bald and bleeding dog abandoned...

A dog who was abandoned in Greater Manchester with bleeding skin and extensive fur loss is getting ready to spend his first festive season in a loving new home after recovering in RSPCA care. Enzo, a young bull breed-type dog, was found on 1 February this year by a member of the...
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Rescue dog Tillie finds lasting love for Christmas

A long-legged Lurcher who lacked in confidence due to an unsettled early life has found lasting love for Christmas with owners who “can’t imagine life without her. Tillie and her siblings were born at Dogs Trust Darlington in August 2020, with all puppies soon finding homes. However, Tillie was sadly...
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Festive fair to raise funds to support vital work of RSPCA...

The RSPCA’s Warrington, Halton & St Helens Branch is urging local people to come along and support its annual festive fundraiser - with all proceeds going towards helping the animals in its care. This Saturday (14 December), the branch’s rehoming centre in Slutchers Lane in Warrington is holding its popular Christmas fair between...
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Local Berkshire Animal Charity needs your vote this Christmas

This festive season, Animal Friends Pet Insurance is giving the UK the power to help write the next chapter for extraordinary pets in need of some extra special love and care. In the run up to Christmas, and as part of the ‘A Wildly Different Xmas Tail’ campaign, they’re asking members of...
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Beloved dog’s first ‘magical Christmas’ after winter RSPCA rescue

The American bulldog crossbreed dogs were underweight and had been left unattended at a property in Nottinghamshire when RSPCA officers visited in the run-up to Christmas 2023.  RSPCA rescuers had been trying to work with their owners to improve conditions but when the situation had not improved, they were signed over into the charity’s...
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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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Boots walks back into his loving owner’s life after spending seven...

Boots the playful ginger Tom is enjoying his happiest Christmas ever after being reunited with his loving owners - more than seven years after getting lost, all thanks to the power of microchipping. Mary-Ann Lloyd and her family wept tears of joy when the RSPCA brought their mischievous moggie back...