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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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How to safely dodge pet dangers this Winter

Autumn and Winter means leafy walks and Christmassy treats, but pet dangers can lurk beneath the leaves and pine needles, warns Go.Compare pet insurance. The team at Go.Compare has looked at Google trends data from the past five years, and found that searches in the UK for ‘dog ate chocolate’...
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Pet health start-up launches affordable, innovative and sustainable parasite prevention program

Buddycare was founded by vet professionals in 2020 to improve pet well-being and prevent ill health through education, products, and novel services. With the cost-of-living crisis impacting millions of UK households, the start-up is on a mission to keep pets healthy and happy. In a bid to empower pet parents and...
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Experts reveal how to keep your dog calm & feeling safe...

As the hectic Christmas travel season approaches, many families will want to bring along their much loved pets with them, which can seem like a stressful thought at first. Whether it's getting the train to see family or taking a festive break via car, raw dog food company Ethically Raised...
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‘Operation Paw-pose’ kickstarts season of giving for pets in Ukraine

Abandoned pets in war-torn Ukraine hoping for a glimmer of joy this Christmas as leading Ukraine charity, U-Hearts, launches Operation Paw-pose. The initiative is calling on the UK pet-loving population to purchase a festive hamper made up of essential items, including blankets, food, and medical supplies. Accelerating the Christmas mission is...
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Assistance dog charity to host candle lit carol service

Festive carols and songs will be sung by candlelight at the stunning St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge in aid of Canine Partners this December in the presence of HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO. Purina , a long-standing corporate partner of the charity, is very proud to be the headline...
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Dragonfly Products announces Black Friday 2022 discounts

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, with retailers up and down the country offering huge discounts ahead of the festive season. But why should humans have all the fun? Natural dog food retailer Dragonfly Products will be celebrating the weekend with its biggest ever...
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Why is my dog’s poo black? Vet explains what abnormalities in...

All dog owners know that when their dog needs to poop, there's no stopping the motion. But, if you’re a pet parent, you may find yourself scratching your head wondering, is my dog's poop normal? That's why well-known TV vet Dr Scott Miller, working with natural dog food company Barking...
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Southampton pet superstore appoints new Operations Manager ahead of business expansion

A pet food and accessory superstore in Southampton has appointed a new Operations Manager ahead of its growth and expansion just two years after launching its new store. Healthy Pet Store in Salisbury Road has promoted current Store Manager Richard Wall to Operations Manager at an exciting time for the...
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Charity issues flu warning after kittens narrowly avoid losing eyes

An animal charity is urging cat owners to get their cats vaccinated after some young kittens in its care nearly lost their eyes after catching cat flu. Four-month-old kittens Cherrim and Hattrem came into Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre with three other siblings from the same litter, one of which...
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Lifetime ban from keeping animals and suspended prison sentence for Kent...

A Kent man has been sentenced to a lifetime ban from keeping animals and a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to Animal Welfare Act offences. In an RSPCA prosecution, Daniel King (senior) - DOB 26/01/1979 - from Ditton, Aylesford in Kent - was sentenced after causing unnecessary suffering to...
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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...