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Cat’s leg amputated due to metal wire

A cat who was found in West Yorkshire with metal wire twisted tightly around his paw has had to have his leg amputated. Keith was taken into a vet by a member of the public who’d found him straying in their garden in Leatham Park Road, Featherstone, on 27 October...
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Associated Veterinary Services lauds PIF Service Awards

Launched back in 2019, Kent-based Associated Veterinary Services arrives at this year’s PIF awards as both a nominee for Pet Service Business Of The Year and a proud sponsor of the prestigious Export Business Award. These are indeed heady times for a young, ambitious veterinary practice currently enjoying significant, double-digit...
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Natures Menu Tasty Treats Range -the pawfect Christmas stocking filler

Natures Menu, Europe’s leading natural and raw food manufacturer, offers a range of delicious stocking fillers for your furry friend to enjoy this Christmas. Perfect for dogs with a range of preferences, The Real Meaty Treats range consists of classic best-selling meats including: Chicken, Beef and Lamb & Chicken. Each...
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Protect your pet during Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations

With Halloween and Bonfire Night just around the corner, experts are concerned about the effect that extravagant fireworks displays and the deluge of trick-or-treaters at the door will have on our pets. Melanie Sainsbury, Veterinary Education Manager at Natures Menu has compiled some top tips for UK pet-owners to ensure...
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Dog rescued by RSPCA from frozen yard finds her forever home...

A former guard dog left in conditions of appalling neglect has started a new life with the vet assistant who nursed her back to wellness. German Shepherd cross Storm was left without supervision for a week in freezing temperatures in a bleak yard in Staffordshire along with two other dogs...
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Should your dog wear a jacket? Experts weigh in as temperatures...

After heavy rain has swept the country thanks to Storm Babet, weather forecasters are now predicting that icy conditions and even snow are set to hit parts of Britain over the next few weeks - making walking your dog a bit more challenging. A bit of cold weather is never...
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Black cat myth means they can take three times longer to...

To mark National Black Cat Day (October 27) and just in time for Halloween, the RSPCA has revealed that it sadly takes longer to rehome black cats than any other coat colour. Black cats are often associated with superstitions while some people believe they don’t look good in photos. This...
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Veterinary expert reveals how you can incorporate pumpkin into your pup’s...

With Halloween approaching and pumpkins in every window, it's estimated that 15.8 million pumpkins will go to waste this year. For those looking for alternative ways to use up our favourite autumnal vegetable, did you know that pumpkin is actually a doggy 'superfood'? Dog-friendly letting specialists, Canine Cottages has collaborated with...
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Soft rock and reggae unveiled as new stress-relief music genres for...

As pet owners brace themselves for the upcoming firework season, research has been unveiled that challenges the conventional wisdom of using classical music to calm furry friends. The study indicates that soft rock and reggae have emerged as the ultimate stress-relief remedy for our four-legged companions. The research is supported by...
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Man jailed after failing to seek vet treatment for dog’s ‘fight’...

A man who failed to seek vet treatment for his dog after she was injured in a fight with another dog has been jailed for 10 weeks. The two-year old bulldog, called Babe, suffered extensive injuries to her head, neck and legs, but her owner, Kevin Turner, failed to act...
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RSPCA highlights the ‘horror’ flat-faced cats can experience with every breath

Not being able to breathe is scary - this is the message from the RSPCA this Halloween as the charity highlights the issues ‘flat-faced’ cats suffer from every day. New figures reveal that there has been a whopping 92% increase in Persian cats coming into the charity’s care from 2018 to 2022,...
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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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Fireworks: Six tips to help your pets cope this fireworks season

Many pet owners will be familiar with the helpless feeling of watching your pet struggle through an evening of loud bangs and bright lights. With the autumn months well underway and fireworks season almost upon us, it’s quite natural to be feeling apprehensive.  While it can be an anxiety-inducing time...