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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...
Dogs Trust Bridgend celebrates long-term foster carer
Dogs Trust Bridgend is celebrating the devotion of dedicated foster carer Sue Nash from Cardiff, who has given five years of her time to care for homeless dogs.
Sue started fostering in 2013 and during her time as a dedicated carer for dogs waiting to be adopted, she has cared...
Global brand Dremel launches pet nail grooming kit
Global craft brand Dremel is launching a new Pet Nail Grooming Kit to add to their product range.
Scissors and clippers can sometimes make the whole nail clipping process uncomfortable for your pet as they apply pressure and can pinch the nail.
The new Dremel grooming kit aims to help to...
PDSA offer advice on microchipping your pets
As we head into summer, the PDSA are raising awareness about the importance of microchipping your pets.
June marks National Microchipping Month in the UK and with holiday season nearly upon us, it’s important for pet owners to take precautions before they go away.
Microchipping dogs is a legal requirement in...
Animal lovers needed for double marathon challenge for RSPCA
The RSPCA is encouraging animal lovers to take on a trekking challenge to raise funds to help animals in need.
The Threshold Trail series will see three events in June and July with participants taking on the double marathon challenge of 52-miles across some very scenic routes.
Nicky Ifould, acting head...
RSPCA urge people to consider long-term commitment of owning a cat
The RSPCA is urging people to consider the long-term commitment of owning a cat, which on average live for 14 years.
There are an estimated 10. Million cats in the UK, cats are a popular choice for many and can make great pets.
A study funded by the RSPCA, published in...
Young cat found hiding in garage finds new home
A young cat that was found hiding in a garage near Wembley, North West London has now found her forever home.
Mechanics working in the garage discovered the one-year old tortoiseshell, named Jamillah and immediately contacted animal welfare charity Mayhew.
Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officer, Paul Grimes, said: “When we collected Jamilah...
Puppy dealing gang jailed for fraud and welfare offences
A gang of fraudsters operating a puppy-dealing ring worth £2.5m have been jailed and disqualified from keeping dogs for life.
The gang is estimated to have made at least £2.5m selling sick and dying puppies to unsuspected members of the public across the South East.
It comes following a three-year investigation...
Win tickets to DogFest – the ultimate summer festival for dogs!
Hosted by Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick, DogFest offers dogs, their owners, and dog-lovers an action-packed, fun-filled weekend!
We're giving away a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children under 16) to a DogFest date of your choice: Cholmondeley Castle (Cheshire, 16 –17 June), Ashton Court (Bristol, 23 –24 June) & Knebworth...
Seven rabbits abandoned in park in ‘shocking condition’
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after seven sick and injured rabbits were found dumped in a park in Birmingham.
RSPCA animal collection officer, Cara Gibbon collected six of the rabbits, which were found in woodland by a passerby who contacted the animal welfare charity.
The passerby managed to catch the...
Vet’s Kitchen launch Puppy Pack to support new pet owners
Vet’s Kitchen has launched a unique Puppy Pack, providing all the essentials new pet owners need.
The Puppy Packs are full of tips and advice from a team of veterinary experts and nutritionists to ensure that your puppy gets off to a great start in life, as well as supporting...
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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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