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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...
Battersea highlights pet’s dental problems on World Oral Health Day
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and Mars Petcare team up to shine the light on pet dental problems on World Oral Health Day (March 20).
In 2017 alone, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home performed dental extraction on over 800 dogs and cats, many of which could have been prevented.
The animal...
Oldest dog rescued by the RSPCA was left out in the...
A 19- year -old terrier cross called Stormy is the oldest dog to be rescued by the animal welfare charity.
The RSPCA were called to an address in Coventry, where the elderly dog had been left outside in the snow in temperatures of -3C.
Stormy is a little dog with a...
Cat lover to run two marathons to raise money for animal...
Cat-lover, Cathy Lafrenais is taking on two marathons in five weeks to support and raise money for the RSPCA.
Cathy from Farnborough in Hampshire will be running both London and Edinburgh marathons in April and May this year, in honor of her ginger rescue cat called Momo.
Momo was rescued in...
Animal lover leaves £300k classic car collection to raise funds for...
A cat lover and car enthusiast has left nearly £300,000 worth of classic cars to the RSPCA.
Brinley ‘Brin’ Edwards who was from St Austell in Cornwall was a supporter of the charity for many years and proceeds from the sale of his car collection, will support the RSPCA’s vital...
Unique outdoor festival for dogs returns for summer 2018
The ultimate summer festival for dogs, DogFest confirms a 2018 return with three events to be held across the UK.
The outdoor dog festival has announced three dates in Cheshire, Bristol and Knebworth House and Gardens in Hertfordshire.
DogFest is a unique festival for dogs, which celebrates everything that is special...
RSPCA welcome government consultation to ban shock collars
The RSPCA have welcomed a move by the government to ban the use of electric shock collars.
The animal welfare charity has long campaigned for electric shock collars to be banned because they trigger fear and pain in pets.
Government department, Defra announced proposals to ban the use of the devices...
Cat welfare is now on the political agenda at Westminster
The first All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) dedicated to improving cat welfare has been launched in Westminster.
The new group is made up of MPs and Peers with the support of two leading animal welfare charities, Cats Protection and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
The APPG on Cats (APPGOCATS) will discuss cat...
Celebrities meet homeless pets on visit to Blue Cross
Celebrities, including TV stars were invited to Blue Cross for a behind the scenes visit and to meet homeless pets who are looking for new homes.
National animal charity, Blue Cross teamed up with photographer, Rankin for a photoshoot to celebrate the important role pet’s play in our lives. TV...
Pet charity reveals plans to replace Manchester Pet Hospital
Pet charity, PDSA has launched an appeal to replace their ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Manchester.
PDSA has unveiled plans for a new £2.4 million ground breaking Pet Wellbeing Centre in Manchester, which will replace the ‘outdated’ pet hospital in Old Trafford. After 40 years of treating sick and injured pets,...
Pet Insurance company donates £20k to Alabama rot research
Animal Friends Insurance has launched a new campaign to encourage people to step out into nature with their pets.
Alongside the #TheGreatOutpaws campaign, the company has also donated £20,000 to the Alabama Rot Research Fund to help the fight against the deadly disease.
Alabama rot is a disease that affects dogs...
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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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