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Vets save cat after rare spinal infection left him paralysed

A cat facing death after being left paralysed by a rare infection has been saved by vets. Owner Samantha Smith feared four-year-old Maine Coon Geralt, who is a treasured connection to her late granddad, would have to be put to sleep after he collapsed in front of her. But vet specialist...
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The unseen consequences of coronavirus: heartbreak for owners forced to give...

With day to day life still dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, it’s sad but unsurprising that its effects and consequences are being felt by animals as well as humans. Last month, three-year old Siberian Husky Ghost was signed over to animal charity, Mayhew after his owner lost their job as...
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RSPCA received more than 1,000 reports about guinea pigs last year

This Guinea Pig Appreciation Day (16 July) the RSPCA is highlighting the importance of neutering these small pets after receiving more than 1,000 reports about them last year. The animal welfare charity received 1,127 reports about guinea pigs in need throughout England and Wales last year (2019) and 338 so...
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Deaf Staffy searches for her special someone

Dogs Trust Snetterton is appealing for a home for a delightful, deaf dog called Belle who is hoping her special someone will come along soon. The four-year old Staffordshire Cross is a fun-loving girl who loves toys and could play fetch all day long as it’s her favourite game. This sweet...
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Lucky cat saved by Mayhew after he swallowed a needle and...

A lucky cat was saved by London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew after he swallowed a needle and thread. When three-year old Kali was taken into Mayhew last month, the animal welfare officers immediately noticed the right hand side of his face was swollen. The team suspected an infected cat bite was...
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Deaf and wobbly Windsor kitten defies all odds to find her...

A deaf kitten has overcome all obstacles to find a loving home with the help of Battersea’s staff and volunteers. The five-month old kitten called Kara was born in the home of a Battersea foster carer and it was only a few days after she was born that they noticed...
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Help dogs adjust to Covid-19 face masks

More and more people are wearing masks out in public and the RSPCA is offering dog owners tips on getting pets used to the new face coverings. Since 15 June in England, everyone travelling on public transport must wear a face covering and, in Wales, a three-layer covering is recommended...
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Tractive launches new activity monitoring feature to keep pets fit

Vets believe over 50% of UK dogs and 44% of cats are obese and that the prevalence of obesity has increased over the last five years. Furthermore, 80% of vets cite a lack of exercise as a significant factor to the pet obesity epidemic. Despite loving our pets, it’s easy to...
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Nutravet offers tips and advice for pet owners during the Covid-19...

Natural animal health company, Nutravet continued their dedicated support for pet owners throughout the Covid-19 crisis with a continued campaign of updates and advice on pet health to make sure pets receive the best care possible whilst many veterinary practices offered a limited service. The company who manufactures the...
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Fat cat found with huge lump of matted fur was unable...

A cat who had put on so much weight he wasn’t able to groom himself properly was found with a huge lump of matted fur on his back. Lucky was taken in by the RSPCA after an officer was called by neighbours who were concerned for his welfare due to...
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Are you ready to get the pawty started with the ‘Virtual...

LondonCats Worldwide want to keep you entertained and feline good whilst stuck at home with their brand-new Virtual Kitty Corner. Live streaming on Saturday 11th July from 12pm, the virtual event will be filled with delightful treats for the whole family to enjoy. You can expect an epic festival-style day of...
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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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Hefty fines in store for pet owners as 1 in 5...

UK pet owners face fines of up to £500 in the lead up to Christmas as nearly one in five (17%) claim that they won’t microchip their pets, despite the legal requirement to do so which recently extended to cats. Microchipping cats in England has been a legal requirement as of 10th...