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Christmas leftovers leave Labrador on emergency drip
A dog owner from Aberdeen is warning owners to keep chocolate away from pets this festive period, after her family’s Labrador was rushed to the vets for emergency treatment.
“My daughter had been given a couple of boxes of chocolate for Christmas,” explains dog owner Louise Ritchie, “and, with amazing...
Cat-erwalling! Fire crews rescue feline from prison of masonry
The RSPCA is trying to trace the owner of a cat who was rescued after he became wedged between two walls at a South London property.
The fortunate feline has lived to tell another tale after a resident in Horseshoe Mews, Acre Lane, Brixton, was alerted by the sound of...
Arden Grange expands healthy treat range with new Veggie Dental Sticks
Arden Grange, renowned for its dedication to pet health and happiness, is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to its canine treat range: Veggie dental sticks with mint and superfoods.
These grain-free, naturally hypoallergenic plant-based sticks are expertly crafted to support daily dental hygiene while offering a nutritious and enriching...
10 surprising facts about guinea pigs
There’s a lot more to guinea pigs than meets the eye, from having an odd toe count, to lacking vitamin C, there’s plenty of surprising facts about these small creatures!
PDSA’s vet team are sharing ten facts about guinea pigs you might not know:
Despite their name, they don't come from...
Post-pandemic puppy boom: More pups came into RSPCA care last year
An increase in the number of puppies who came into RSPCA care last year has raised fears that people may still be impulse buying young dogs they aren’t ready for, years after the first post-pandemic puppy boom.
In 2023, 569 dogs under the age of one arrived in the care...
How Reggae can help calm your anxious canine – and seven...
Veterinary Advisor has revealed her top eight ways to calm an anxious canine - including one that will see you blasting out some Bob Marley.
Emily Boardman, Pet Nutritionist and Veterinary Specialist at Burns Pet Nutrition, suggests playing some reggae music to soothe your stressed out dog.
Her advice follows a...
Woman who neglected elderly and matted Shih Tzus is given ten-year...
A woman from County Durham who failed to get appropriate care for her matted Shih Tzus has been banned from keeping dogs for ten years.
Ashleigh Kelly of Glencoe Avenue in Chester-le-Street, repeatedly ignored warnings and advice from the RSPCA about the condition of the elderly dogs, one of whom...
One week to go until Guinea Pig Awareness Week returns!
With one week to go, the organisers behind Guinea Pig Awareness Week, or GPAW, the UK’s largest campaign dedicated to improving guinea pigs’ welfare, is back for its fourth fantastic year, with an amazing launch of piggy-powered activities at Hog Springs – a Wild West-themed guinea pig village located within Northumberland Zoo.
Led by small...
RSPCA appeals for information as pet kitten comes home with concerning...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a young pet cat arrived home with a series of concerning and unusual injuries to her ear, abdomen, tail and bottom.
Tabby cat Ivy went out as usual on the morning of Sunday 8 September - but she was out for longer than...
Equine charity pays heartfelt tribute to generous supporters
A Southwest equine welfare charity has paid a heartfelt tribute to generous supporters who have helped to fund its new horsebox, including a retired couple from Devon who spontaneously donated 15 thousand pounds to cover the remaining cost of the vehicle.
This summer The Mare and Foal Sanctuary launched an...
Is your furry, feathered, or scaly friend the world’s happiest pet?
With pet TikTok videos receiving over 10 billion views in 2023 alone, the amount of people who enjoy watching happy or smiling pets is abundant. But which pet is the happiest? To answer this question, TrustedHousesitters launched a global competition to find the Happiest Pet on Earth, celebrating the joy all...
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Santa Paws: Research reveals dogs love Christmas just as much as...
With just two weeks until Christmas, new research has revealed that over a third of the nation’s dog owners (41%) believe their furry friend loves Christmas more than they do. Over a quarter (28%) even believe their pooch recognises Santa Claus.
So much so, that various Santa’s Grottos across the...
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